The Esperanza program is a Spanish multisensory structured language approach for reading, writing and spelling. The goal of the Esperanza program is to provide a multisensory, sequential, systematic approach to achieve Spanish literacy.

The Esperanza program has an early childhood program called "Lenguaje y Lectura." This program focuses on early literacy skills. Its components include phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, letter and sound correspondences, early writing skills, oral language and comprehension. The next level of the Esperanza program is designed for the emergent reader. The goal of this level of the Esperanza program is to systematically and cumulatively develop a strong knowledge of the structure of the Spanish language so that the student can read, write, and spell in his primary language. The Esperanza transition program for the English language should be implemented by eight years of age. The student could then apply his knowledge of phonology and the rules of one language for the acquisition of his second language.

Subsequently, a structured English language arts program could be incorporated into the classroom while also maintaining a student's primary language skills. Ideally, you would have a "true" bilingual and biliterate student. The most important point to make about the Esperanza Program is that it is a balanced approach for language arts. It meets all the descriptors for a balanced approach to literacy as defined by the National Literacy Panel. The Esperanza program can be used as an intervention program for Spanish speaking students.