Designing and Implementing Two-Way Bilingual Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents (Paperback)

by Margarita Espino Calderon (Author), Dr. Liliana Minaya-Rowe (Author) "This how-to book is for teachers, school and district administrators, policymakers, program coordinators, evaluators, and community leaders in the United States and other countries who..." (more)
Key Phrases: bilingual cooperative integrated reading, dual language education, teachers learning communities, Chacón School, United States, Department of Education (more...)

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"This practical book can be used as a tool to transform schools into dual-language programs that focus on the improvement of school performance and language enrichment. It is written in a very pragmatic style and provides insights and frameworks supporting school or district’s systemic reform."

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“A technical, yet read-friendly book that teachers, administrators, community persons, and teacher educators will receive with great enthusiasm because of its clarity and usefulness.” (National Association for Bilingual Education News, November/December 2003 )

"This book is certain to be an indispensable guide to planning and practice in dual language schools. It is practical, down-to-earth, and firmly based in broad experience and research." (Robert Slavin, Co-Director )

"This book is an excellent resource for educators interested in developing bilingual capacity in American school children." (Diane August, Director )

"Calderón and Minaya-Rowe have done an excellent job of presenting relevant research along with practical examples and suggestions, all in a highly readable and user-friendly format. This volume is an indispensable tool for teachers, administrators, and parents involved with dual language programs." (Liz Howard, Research Associate )

"A comprehensive compendium of dual language program implementation strategies and examples. An indispensable how-to book for school level administrators, teacher trainers, teachers, and parents. Calderon and Minaya-Rowe have been able to draw upon their vast experience in dual language implementation to present a complete picture of the most important components of successful programs."

(Ana Maria Olezza, Director of Bilingual Programs )

"This practical book can be used as a tool to transform schools into dual-language programs that focus on the improvement of school performance and language enrichment. It is written in a very pragmatic style and provides insights and frameworks supporting school or district’s systemic reform." (Anthony S. Amato, Superintendent )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; Bilingual edition (January 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761945660
• ISBN-13: 978-0761945666
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #770,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great bilingual resource, March 16, 2009

By	T. M. (Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews

This book is well-written -- an easy read, and well-indexed. It is easy to search for information within it.

What I liked most about it, is that is explained some of the most common bilingual education models. It tells their characteristics and their achievements.

I wish it would have had more ideas of other types of models, but if you're looking for the most common & successful ones, I think you'll find them listed in here.