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Byram, Michael, Ed.; Fleming, Mike, Ed.; Sheils, Joseph, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2023
The work of the Council of Europe in plurilingual and intercultural education is highly influential in Europe and beyond and has been so for many years. The "Common European Framework of Reference" and its "Companion Volume," and related instruments, provide ways in which to implement policies and a broader vision of providing…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Educational Quality, Multilingualism, Bilingual Education
Howard, Elizabeth; Sugarman, Julie; Perdomo, Marleny; Adger, Carolyn Temple – Education Alliance at Brown University, 2005
This Toolkit is meant to be a resource for teachers, parents, and administrators involved with two-way immersion (TWI) programs, particularly those at the elementary level. Two-way immersion is a form of dual language instruction that brings together students from two native language groups for language, literacy, and academic content instruction…
Descriptors: Native Speakers, Immersion Programs, English (Second Language), Bilingual Education
Iowa Department of Education, 2004
This handbook for Iowa school districts was first published many years ago. Since that time, several significant sociopolitical and educational changes have occurred. For example, there has been an increase in the number of languages and cultures represented both in Iowa and in the political arenas of the nation. Immigrants and refugees from…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Minority Groups, Educational Quality, School Districts
Thomas, Robert J.; And Others – 1992
Drawing on an applied research study encompassing an extensive literature review, telephone interviews with 50 key program administrators, and site visits at 9 community colleges, this handbook describes proven, effective techniques for providing vocational education to limited English proficient (LEP) adults in a community college setting. An…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Bilingual Education Programs, College Environment, Community Colleges