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Download full textHoward, Elizabeth R.; Olague, Natalie; Rogers, David – 2003
This guide offers a framework to facilitate the planning process for dual language programs, assuming at least a basic working knowledge of the central characteristics and essential features of dual language models. It provides an overview of the various models that serve linguistically diverse student populations, defining the term dual language…
Descriptors: Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Limited English Speaking
Genesee, Fred, Ed. – 1999
The report looks at programs and approaches for educating students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is intended as a guide for school and district decision-makers to help them identify instructional approaches and programs appropriate to their students' needs. Four program alternatives are discussed: newcomer programs;…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Decision Making, Developmental Programs, Diversity (Student)
Baecher, Richard E.; Coletti, Charles D. – 1988
The two-way bilingual education program in Port Chester, New York, in which both native English-speaking and limited-English-proficient native Spanish-speaking students are given instruction in both languages, is described and its outcomes evaluated. Data on the performance of language-minority and language-majority students, gathered from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Case Studies, Elementary Education
Christian, Donna; Montone, Chris; Carranza, Isolda; Lindholm, Kathryn; Proctor, Patrick – 1996
The report presents results of a study of elementary and secondary school two-way bilingual immersion programs that focused on the program and contextual factors affecting student learning, student and teacher language use in the classroom, and teaching strategies used to promote target language use and increase language proficiency. The study…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Christian, Donna; Mahrer, Cindy – 1992
The first annual supplement to the 1991-1992 directory of two-way bilingual education programs in the United States profiles new and some existing programs in which language-minority and language-majority children are instructed in and through both languages. this volume contains data on 25 programs in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut,…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Chinese, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Mahrer, Cindy; Christian, Donna – 1993
A review of 35 reports evaluating 27 two-way bilingual education programs is reported. All programs represented meet basic criteria for language of instruction, student characteristics, and emphasis on developing bilingualism. The review examined program characteristics and student outcomes, when available. Results are summarized in the following…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Chinese, Classroom Techniques
