An outline of the basic elements and services of the Chicago public high schools' bilingual education programs provides information to assist staff at all levels in implementing the programs. The information includes: (1) descriptions of the basic program components (core instruction in the native language, instruction in English as a second language, bilingual support services such as tutoring and individualized instruction, and elective native language instruction), (2) curriculum sequencing, (3) progress criteria (horizontal), (4) exit criteria (vertical), (5) high school graduation requirements, (6) staffing requirements and (7) recommendations, and special education provisions. Tables present the curriculum unit requirements and scheduling by academic year, and a form for teachers to submit program evaluations is also included. (MSE)