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This valuable archive of recent periodical literature and important policy reports related to dual language education is the work of James Lyons—policy attorney, analyst, advocate, and activist—in collaboration with the staff at Dual Language Education of New Mexico.

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Listen first-hand to students' perspectives on their dual language enrichment experiences.

1. Two-way Immersion (90-10 or 50-50)
   Proven the most successful of all dual language programs, Two-way Immersion emphasizes the need to have language models of both the Minority and Majority Languages, learning side-by-side in the classroom for the majority of the day. The non-negotiable issues for Two-way Immersion programs are: Balance of language minority and language majority students (at least 1/3 –2/3 ratio for either language). Integration of language minority and language majority students at least 50% of the time at all grade levels.
2. Heritage Language
   Following the non-negotiable criteria for dual language programs, Heritage Language programs serve a student population that does not command a fluency in the language of their heritage. In New Mexico, this would include the New Mexican Hispanic or Chicano student who no longer uses the Spanish language in their home environment.
3. Developmental Bilingual
   Following the non-negotiable criteria for dual language programs, Developmental Bilingual programs serve predominantly minority language students and do not have the 1/3 representation of strong majority language models participating in the program.
4. Foreign Language Immersion (total or partial)
   Following the non-negotiable criteria for dual language programs, Foreign Language Immersion programs serve predominantly majority language students, and do not have the 1/3 representation of strong minority language models participating in the program. The responsibility of “modeling” the minority language falls mainly on the instructors in the classroom and any community persons wishing to assist in the classroom.

Recommended resources for understanding non-negotiable components of dual language education, and the distinctions of dual language program model designs.

Thomas, W.P., & Collier, V. P. (2012). Dual Language Education for a Transformed World. Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico/Fuente Press.

Collier, V. P., & Thomas, W. P. (2009). Educating English Learners for a Transformed World. Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico/Fuente Press.

Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) www.cal.org - The Center for Applied Linguistics is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of research-based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture. 

 Illinois Resource Center (IRC) www.thecenterweb.org - The IRC has provided assistance, since 1972, to teachers and administrators serving linguistically and culturally diverse students.

Dual Language on Demand is a dual language focused newsletter published by the Illinois Resource Center.

 What is Dual Language Education? (257.44 kB)

Hillsboro School District - Hillsboro Oregon

 Hillsboro Equity Checklist

 Hillsboro Equity Checklist Rubric

Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP)

Realizing the Vision of Two-Way Immersion
Elizabeth R. Howard and Julie Sugarman

Two-Way Immersion 101: Designing and Implementing a Two-Way Immersion Education Program at the Elementary Level
Donna Christian and Elizabeth R. Howard

Profiles in Two-Way Immersion Education
Donna Christian, Christopher L. Montone, Kathryn J. Lindholm, & Isolda Carranza

The Dual Language Program Planner: A Guide for Designing and Implementing Dual Language Programs
Elizabeth R. Howard, Natalie Olague, and David Rogers

The Astounding Effectiveness of Dual Language Education for All
Virginia P. Collier and Wayne P. Thomas, George Mason University

CARLA
The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) is one of the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI National Language Resource Centers, whose role it is to improve the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign languages effectively.

See also Carla's Directories for Immersion Programs

 Teaching English Language Learners, Claude Goldenberg, Summer 2008, American Educator, AFT

Dual Language Bibliography (33.5 kB)

 Multilingualism and Creativity -- Towards an Evidence-base

ELL Assessment: One Size Does Not Fit All

State Level Technical Assistance Efforts (La Cosecha 2011) Michele Anberg-Espinosa

Exploring Cultural Proficiency (La Cosecha 2011) Greg Hansen

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