An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction

Comprehensively updated, the Second Edition is a user-friendly resource for teachers and administrators to ensure their school's success in implementing and maintaining a dual language program.

Leslie Davison is a world language specialist, teacher, and a consultant on best practices for language acquisition, technology, and dual language teaching strategies. Gayle Westerberg is the former principal of a dual language school and currently works as a consultant on curriculum leadership and transdisciplinary learning.

Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Challenging the Status Quo and Doing the Right Work 2 The Dynamics of Change 3 Recruiting Families and Teachers 4 Choosing an Instructional Model 5 Power of Comprehensible Input and Second Language Acquisition 101 6 Boosting Proficiency and Celebrating Linguistic Repertoires 7 Leveraging Technology Integration for Dual Language Programs 8 Transitions in Dual Language Education 6- 12 9 Creating a Culture that Fosters Global Competence 10 Upshots: Sharing Results 11 Professional Learning Through Coaching, Connecting, and Collaboration 12 Moonshot . . . When You Know Better, You Are Obligated to Do Better