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Public Comment Needed: National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards (NDLETPS)
About ATDLE
The Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE) was formed into a national organization in 2013. It had previously existed as Two-Way CABE for over ten years. The Board of Directors found it necessary to move from a state organization to a national organization to mitigate the development of programs throughout the U.S.A. In 2017, there are over 1800 Dual Language and Two-Way Bilingual Immersion programs in the country in five different languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Spanish and Japanese.
Current Research
Many of the board members as well as advisory board members of ATDLE are leaders in the field of TWBI or Dual Language research. Take a look at our current research page for the most up to date research from these leaders. Stay informed on the latest happenings in the field.
Job Board
This is a free posting site for those of you that are searching for new staff members. Information: Position, Grade Level, School District, City & State, Contact Person, and Phone Number. We will post your vacancy for our followers to review. If you want a great TWBI/DL program, you have to find the people that will help you create it!
News & Publications
We are always searching for new publications in the field of Two-Way & Dual Language Education and will update our website continuously with this information. We work closely with our colleagues from different parts of the country to post these resources for you. If you have different publications of interest, please let us know and we will make them available to our educators.
ATDLE Resources
ATDLE is committed to supporting the expansion or start up of new TWBI or Dual Language Programs. Please contact us at info@atdle.org so that we can give you access to start-up documents and information to help you get on your way! Also you can view our resources page by clicking the View Here button below.
ATDLE 2019 Conference
The Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Conference for 2019 is slated for October 2019 and will be held in Reno, Nevada. We are excited to begin our preparations for this wonderful gathering of TWBI/DL educators. In the meantime, please know that ATDLE will host a number of smaller conferences and events throughout the year. Stay tuned for a list of activities planned for the 2018-19 school year.
ATDLE Community
ATDLE has created a gateway for TWBI/DL professionals to connect and interact online. This resource is one way to connect with those that are leading in the TWBI/DL field and a way to stay connected and up to date with the latest happenings.
ATDLE Trainings:
New Teacher, Administrator and Principals
New Teacher, Administrator and Principals
July 29-July 31, 2018 | Burlingame, CA
The Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE) continues to bring excellent teacher and administrator training opportunities to Two-Way Bilingual Immersion and Dual Language Programs throughout California and the U.S. We are so excited to return to the San Francisco/Bay Area to bring you this very exciting New Teacher/ Administrator Institute to our colleagues in Burlingame, CA on July 29-31, 2018.