The English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program in the Athens (Ohio) City School District is described. The program is organized as a pull-out program and focuses on development of language arts and literature and is intended as a transitional program. The report contains the following: statements of the school district's philosophies concerning education in general and ESL instruction in particular; a statement of ESL program goals; procedures for placement, assessment, and student evaluation; a scope and sequence for grades K-12; descriptions of instructional materials selected for the program; notes for both teachers and parents concerning parent participation and communication with school staff; advice for aides, tutors, volunteers, and elementary and secondary school teachers, primarily concerning classroom communication techniques; and a list of recommended teacher priorities for effective ESL teaching. The form used by the school district to record home language use information, a brief statement about the ESL program, and a list of requirements for admission to the district's schools are appended. (MSE)