Tools for TWI Practitioners

Directory of Two-Way Bilingual Programs in the United States
View information on over 300 TWI programs and add or update entries

 

Spanish-Language Assessments for Dual Language Programs -NEW-
A guide for selecting oral language, literacy, content area and vocabulary assessments for students in Grades PreK-12

 

Evaluator's Toolkit for Dual Language Programs -NEW-
A toolkit for developing evaluation questions, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings; sponsored by the California Department of Education

 

The Two-Way Immersion Toolkit
Web-based version includes Q&A on instruction, model lesson plans, and section for parents of TWI students

 

The Two-Way Immersion SIOP (The "TWIOP")
Read a report on the use of the SIOP Model in TWI classrooms

 

Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education
Self-evaluation tool for all dual language programs, addressing assessment, curriculum, instruction, staff, program structure, families, and resources

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Two-Way Immersion
Get answers to questions on a variety of topics including resources for TWI programs and research outcomes

 

Arlington (VA) Rubrics for Assessing Speaking and Writing for Two-Way Immersion Students in Spanish and English

Rubrics developed in 1997 for assessing students in Grades 1-5 for the 50/50 TWI programs in Arlington, VA