Gayle Westerberg is the former principal of a dual language school and currently works as a consultant and coach on principal leadership and transdisciplinary learning. Leslie Davison is a world language specialist, a teacher, and a consultant on best practices for language acquisition, technology, and dual language teaching strategies.
Given the rapid increase in dual language programs across the country, this book could not be more timely. Gayle Westerberg and Leslie Davison guide administrators and teachers through grounded experience, practical program models, sample schedules, and collaborative cultural competence to develop quality dual language programs that equip students to become global citizens with bilingual skills and 21st century tools. -Paul Boyd-Batstone, Chair of the Department of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach, and Author of Teaching ELLs to Read: Strategies to Meet the Common Core, K-5. Westerberg and Davison have written the ultimate step-by-step guide to developing a strong and successful dual language program. Their personal experience, the voices of many others who shared their journey, and the practical advice provided throughout the book provide readers with a well-planned roadmap filled with lessons learned and creative ways to address challenges. -Fernando Rubio, Co-Director, Second Language Teaching and Research Center, University of Utah