What is the Dual-U curriculum?
This eight-module curriculum is designed to assist elementary and secondary teachers and administrators in developing, implementing, and assessing dual language programs (two-way immersion programs, developmental bilingual, and foreign language immersion).

Sample lessons
These examples of lessons were created specifically for dual language classrooms.


Who are potential participants for the Dual-U curriculum?
The Dual-U curriculum is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholders in a dual language program. The curriculum can be used by:

• university faculty
• staff developers
• state departments of education
• administrators
• school board members
• parents
• groups of dual language teachers (new as well as experienced)
• professional associations

How is the curriculum organized?
The curriculum is organized into eight modules that contain two to six interactive activities to be used in small group learning. Click on the “Content” tab at the top of this page to review the modules and outcomes. Once you have registered at the site, a "Scope and Sequence PDF" to be used as a needs assessment, will be available to you. The exception to the activity format is the “Assessment” module which provides a series of guiding questions that can be integrated into the other modules.

The Dual-U site also contains a comprehensive glossary of terms associated with innovative and enriched language education and a reference section with a variety of resources. In addition there is the “From the Field” feature that provides users with a real world perspective, from practicing teachers, researchers, staff developers and parents, on the issues being addressed in each of the modules.

What are some of the ways of delivering the Dual U curriculum?
Depending on the needs of the stakeholders, any or all of the eight modules may be used. The following grid offers some guidance as to which suggested modules might be of interest to different stakeholders.

		STAKEHOLDERS				SUGGESTED MODULES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST
		University faculty				If using the Dual-U curriculum as a graduate level course, the instructor should pick and choose activities from every module (See answer to How long will it take to deliver the Dual U curriculum?)
		Staff developers				Selected modules based on the needs of the group as determined by a pre-assessment survey.
		State Departments of Education				Foundations, Program Development
		Administrators, school board members, parents				Foundations, Program Development, Advocacy
		Dual language teachers (new to the field)				All modules in sequence
		Dual language teachers (experienced in the field)				Oral language, literacy, content development, model lessons
		Professional Associations				Selected modules based on the needs of the group as determined by a pre-assessment survey.

How do you use the Dual U scope and sequence?
The Dual-U Scope and Sequence, which is available after registration and payment are completed, is accessible from activities area and shows the following information for each of the eight modules of the curriculum:

• Module Title
• Title of Activity
• Objectives of Activity

How long will it take to deliver the Dual U curriculum?
The Dual U curriculum in its entirety corresponds to approximately two graduate level courses totaling six credit hours.

How much does the curriculum cost?
The annual fee for unlimited use of the online curriculum for a single user is $150.00. Individual modules cannot be sold separately. Simply click on the “Registration” tab at the top of this screen and fill out the short form and a consultant will contact you to discuss your situation and needs.