Two-Way Immersion
Two-way immersion is a distinctive form of dual language education in which native English speakers and native speakers of another language are integrated for academic content instruction through both English and the partner language.
The structure of these programs varies, but they all integrate the two groups of students for most instruction and provide at least 50% of instruction in the partner language at all grade levels. They begin in the primary grades and extend five to seven years, optimally Grades K-12.
Two-way immersion (TWI) programs strive to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, grade-level academic achievement, and positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors in all students.
What's New?
Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education, Second Edition
The second edition of the Guiding Principles is now available online. You can also purchase a paper copy for ease of reference from the CAL Store. Click on the link above for more details.
Spanish-Language Assessments for Dual Language Programs
A guide for selecting oral language, literacy, content area and vocabulary assessments for students in Grades PreK-12
Learn More About TWI
Two-Way Immersion: The Basics/Conceptos Básicos Sobre la Educación Bilingüe de Inmersión Recíproca
Two-Way Immersion 101/La Educación Bilingüe de Inmersión Recíproca
