Beyond Words: The Benefits of Being Bilingual
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River Glen is a Dual Immersion School K-8 in San José, CA. We currently serve a diverse population of bilingual learners who strive to acquire a second language and learn content area curriculum at high levels. Our Quetzales thrive in a nurturing and caring community that fosters a safe environment where they can be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow.
In the videos, we’ll explore best practices for creating a thriving dual immersion classroom where students develop fluency in two languages while deepening their academic knowledge. We’ll cover strategies to promote balanced language use, foster cultural understanding, and engage students in meaningful, real-world learning. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, you’ll discover practical tips to enhance student success and build a dynamic, inclusive learning environment.
Dual Language Pride: Wear Your Bilingual Superpower!
Celebrate bilingualism with our exclusive shirts designed for the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) community. Perfect for students, teachers, and parents who know that language is a bridge and bilingualism is a superpower!
Available in various sizes and colors – perfect for school events or everyday wear.
ATDLE Podcasts
META 2026 Conference: Possibility, Potential, & Promise for Language Learners
Join Multilingual Educators Transforming Achievement (META) for an inspiring two-day conference, February 20–21, 2026, at the Stanislaus County Office of Education in Modesto, CA. This year’s theme - Possibility, Potential, & Promise for Language Learners: Leveraging AI & Other High-Leverage Practices for Maximizing Belonging, Engagement, & Achievement - invites Central Valley educators to reimagine language-friendly learning environments that honor every child’s language and culture. Hear from renowned keynote speakers including Pedro Noguera, Isabelle Hau, and Jim Cummins, plus a special session with Laurie Olsen and the META/ATDLE Dual Language Parent Academy pre-conference. Educators, parents, and students alike will find sessions to inspire, connect, and transform practice.
River Glen is a Dual Immersion School K-8 in San José, CA. We currently serve a diverse population of bilingual learners who strive to acquire a second language and learn content area curriculum at high levels. Our Quetzales thrive in a nurturing and caring community that fosters a safe environment where they can be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow.
In the videos, we’ll explore best practices for creating a thriving dual immersion classroom where students develop fluency in two languages while deepening their academic knowledge. We’ll cover strategies to promote balanced language use, foster cultural understanding, and engage students in meaningful, real-world learning. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, you’ll discover practical tips to enhance student success and build a dynamic, inclusive learning environment.
THE BENEFITS OF DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION
DR. ISABEL CAMPOY & DR ALMA FLOR ADA: I GIVE YOU MY WORD
Additional Resources List
A 50-State Scan of Policies and Programs.
Here is Dr. Kathleen Contreras’s latest ¡Chispas! for you to review.
Oregon Department of Education:
Seven sites from throughout Oregon make up the collaborative and are working to initiate and/or re-align their TWBI/DL Programs.
From pre-K through 12th grade.
Should it Be Part of College and Career Readiness?
Traces the Welsh origins of ‘‘translanguaging’’ from the 1980s to the recent global use, analyzing the development and extension of the term.
Casper Grade School will offer an English-Spanish dual language program in the fall.
ATDLE invites you to participate in a survey that explores the social climate in our DLE schools, especially those schools where there is also a mainstream English strand. The survey should take about 10-12 minutes.
How Multilingualism Opens Our Eyes and Trains Our Minds for a Complex World
Additional Resource Articles on TWBI/DLI Education
Speaking two languages may help the aging brain (December 2018)
What the Research Shows
6 Potential Brain Benefits of Bilingual Education (November 2016)
Dual-Language Programs Are on the Rise, Even for Native English Speakers (October 2015)
Cognitive Advantages of Second Language Immersion Education (January 2014)
More Area Schools Embrace Chinese-Immersion Method (August 2012)
The Astounding Effectiveness of Dual Language Education for All (2004)
From Second Language Learning to Bilingualism in Schools
What the Research Says About Immersion
How Can Learner Language Inform Mandarin Immersion Teaching? (October 2018)
The Superior Social Skills of Bilinguals (March 2016)
Study of Portland Public Schools Mandarin immersion programs (November 2015)
Parents Want Elementary Pupils to Learn Foreign Languages — But Where? (October 2014)
What Research Tells Us About Immersion (September 2012)
Chinese Language Learning in the Early Grades: A Handbook of Resources and Best Practices for Mandarin Immersion (2012)
10 Questions on Bilingualism