VADLEN map 2022

There is a continued and expanding interest in Dual Language/ Immersion (DL/I) programs. Some notable facts about DL/I in Virginia:

As of 2022, there are 12 Virginia school divisions with reported DL/I programs.
In 2021, Newport News and Virginia Beach received federal WLARA grants to expand their DL/I programs.
In 2019, Chesterfield County launched the first Dual Language program for American Sign Language (ASL).

Virginia Dual Language Immersion Programs

Dual Language / Immersion Program Directory

VDOE is creating a directory of DL/I programs that will be available for viewing on the VDOE website. If you have a program that is not listed, please ask the program administrator to complete this short survey to have the information included on the directory. We will ask program administrators to confirm the entry each year to maintain accurate listings.

2024 Survey Link - to add new or revised program information.

**Supporting Dual Language Immersion Programs**
	The Virginia Department of Education has created technical support documents to assist local school divisions in supporting K-12 implementation of DL/I programs. 2020 Dual Language Immersion Education: Supporting K-12 Implementation in Virginia (pdf) Language Instruction Education Program Models in Virginia (pdf)
	Visit the Virginia Dual Language Educators Network (VADLEN) website for information about supporting DL/I programs in Virginia.

Professional Learning Archive

2024 Webinars from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)

The 3 W's of Dual Language Education for State, Local and Site Leaders: What, Why, How (Part 1)

The 3 W's of Dual Language Education for State, Local and Site Leaders: What, Why, How (Part 2)

Dual language education is a powerful tool for fostering multilingualism and providing equitable access to high quality instruction for English and multilingual learners. As part of its commitment to nurture all students’ multilingualism, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is hosting a series of webinars focused on dual language education. The first two webinars are designed to deepen administrators’ understanding of what dual language education is, why it is beneficial for all students, and how to support its implementation in their educational contexts. The webinars will be highlighting Dual language immersion programs from Arizona, Delaware, California, Utah, Virginia, Texas, Colorado and Washington, D.C.

Dual Language Teacher Preparation Pathways (Part 1)

Dual Language Teacher Preparation Pathways (Part 2)

As part of its commitment to nurture all students’ multilingualism, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) along with Multilingual Multicultural America [EMMA] Consortium is hosting a series of webinars focused on dual language education. These two events will focus on evidence-based state and local programs that are building educator workforce capacity, including Grow-Your-Own, teacher residencies, apprenticeship programs; and supporting colleges and universities in prioritizing English as a Second Language and dual language bilingual educator preparation programs for multilingual educators.

RAISE THE BAR: High Quality Dual Language Programs for ALL Students

“Raise the Bar: Lead the World” is the U.S. Department of Education’s call to action to transform education and unite around what works—based on decades of experience and research—to advance educational equity and excellence. As part of ED’s Raise the Bar efforts to create pathways for global engagement, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is hosting a series of webinars to introduce OELA’s four focus areas (early learning, dual language, the seal of biliteracy, and parent engagement) to support the Raise the Bar initiative in the context of English and multilingual learner education. During this event, panelists reflected on the importance of dual language as a potential Language Instruction Education Program to serve as a lever for multilingualism and multiliteracy among English learners and all students.

**2023 Virginia Dual Language Immersion Administrators' Institute**
	Agenda Presentation Slides and Resources - Lynn Fulton Presentation Slides - Jeremy Aldrich and Camila Pandolfi	Day 1 Handouts 01-01 Reflection Tool 01-02 ABCs of DLI 01-03 Sample Program Assurances - Elementary 01-04 Program Assurances Reflection Tool 01-05 Sample DLI Communication Plan Template 01-06 Sample DLI Team Stakeholder Plan Day 2 Handouts 02-01 Initial Literacy in DLI 02-02 Biliteracy Development 02-03 Proficiency Summary 02-04 Elements of Structured Literacy 02-05 Oral Language 02-06 Oracy Development 02-07 Supports for DLI 02-09 Sample DLI Language Use Tally Form 02-10 Sample DLI Look For Tool Day 3 Handouts 03-01 EdCamp Notetaker 03-02 Next Steps Planning Tool