Successes |
Challenges |
Resources |
Spanish for native speakers courses in high school |
Finding licensed content teachers |
Biliteracy from the start Kathy Escamilla |
MoUs |
Incorporating students |
Teaching for biliteracy Cheryl Urov Karen Beeom |
Push-ins co-taught, don’t interrupt target language instruction; i.e. they happen in English classes |
Access for EL not focused on language acquisition needs of ELs |
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Timing is perfect for youngest students |
Acknowledge emerging bilinguals
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More parent involvement |
Native speakers of other languages
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Strong biliterate development |
Lack of fidelity in dual language model can result in ELs making lower gains
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Culturally engaging curriculum |
Requirements of Title III |
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ELs as teachers to the majority language learner in two programs |
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