Professional Development Resources
Al the books listed below are excellent resources of information related to dual language education. The books with * are recommended for schools in the planning or early stages of implementation.
DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING BOOKS
*Dual Language: Teaching and Learning in Two Languages by Sonia W. Soltero, Allyn & Bacon (2003)
Provides all the resources needed to create concrete and practical guidelines for the planning, organization implementation and maintenance of effective dual language education programs.
*Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators by Yvonne S. Freeman, David E. Freeman and Sandra Mercuri -Heinemann (2004)
Provides guiding principles and practices for successful dual language programs with an emphasis on literacy and language development.
*Dual Language Instruction: A Handbook for Enriched Education by Nancy Cloud, Fred Genesee, Else Hamayan -Heinle ELT (2000)
A resource guide for implementing, evaluating, administering, and maintaining dual language instruction programs.
Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs by Margarita Calderon and Liliana Minaya-Rowe -Corwin Press (2003)
Provides school administrators, teachers, and parents with the basic knowledge necessary for planning and implementing an effective dual language program.
7 Steps to Success in Dual Language Immersion by Lore Carrera-Carrillo and Annette Rickert Smith -Heinemann (2006)
Provides guidelines on how to implement dual language programs with an emphasis on instructional approaches.