Frequently Asked Questions

Dual Educational Resources partners with public school districts, charter schools, and independent immersion schools serving students from early childhood through secondary levels. We work with leadership teams, educators, and school communities at various stages of dual language or bilingual program development.

Yes. DER works with schools designing new dual language immersion programs as well as those seeking to strengthen or refine existing bilingual and biliteracy initiatives. Support is tailored to the specific needs and stage of development of each program.

Professional development may include workshops on program design, instructional practice, biliteracy development, leadership alignment, assessment, culturally responsive teaching, and community engagement. Sessions are grounded in research and practical implementation experience.

Yes. Every engagement is developed collaboratively to reflect the goals, student population, and context of the school or district. DER does not provide pre-packaged solutions; support is designed to align with local needs and long-term sustainability.

Yes. In addition to workshops and consulting, DER provides coaching, classroom modeling, walkthroughs, mentoring, and sustained professional learning partnerships designed to support long-term program development.

Yes. Professional development and consulting may be delivered in person, virtually, or through a blended format depending on district needs and logistics.

Presentations and professional development sessions may be delivered in English, Spanish, or Mandarin, based on the needs of the school community.

Yes. DER provides guidance for boards of education, superintendents, and district leadership teams focused on program vision, policy alignment, sustainability, and long-term program coherence.

DER’s work is grounded in decades of direct experience implementing and leading dual language and bilingual programs. Guidance is informed by both research and sustained practice across diverse school contexts.

Schools and districts may begin by reaching out through the Contact page to discuss their goals and needs. Initial conversations are focused on understanding the current program context and identifying appropriate next steps.