Resources for Two-Way Immersion and Dual Language Practitioners
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In dual language education programs, students are taught literacy and academic content in English and a partner language. The goals of dual language are for students to develop high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both program languages, to demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, and to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of diverse cultures.
Two-way immersion (TWI) is a distinctive form of dual language education in which balanced numbers of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language are integrated for instruction so that both groups of students serve in the role of language model and language learner at different times.
The structure of TWI programs varies, but they all provide at least 50% of instruction in the partner language at all grade levels beginning in pre-K, Kindergarten, or first grade and running at least five years (preferably through Grade 12).
Glossary of Terms Related to Dual Language and TWI in the United States
Confused about all the terminology related to two-way immersion and dual language? Our glossary is here to help!
Read past issues of the TWI Bulletin.
Learn More About TWI
Two-Way Immersion: The Basics/Conceptos Básicos Sobre la Educación Bilingüe de Inmersión Recíproca
Two-Way Immersion 101/La Educación Bilingüe de Inmersión Recíproca
