Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs

There is a strong need for comprehensive instruction for English-language learners that also develops genuine bilingualism among children of all backgrounds. Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programsprovides essential elements to help your students gain literacy in two languages increase cross-cultural understanding and meet high levels of achievement in all core academic areas. This excellent resource provides school administrators teachers and parents with the basic knowledge necessary for planning and implementing an effective two-way bilingual program by:Promoting native-language literacy skills and balanced bilingualism Providing a standards-based education while promoting proficiency in two languages Helping all students gain cognitive and linguistic benefits from academic tasks that call for creativity and problem solving