The TEA Emergent Bilingual Support Division is continuously developing program implementation resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to utilize in providing effective bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL) programs for emergent bilingual students that meet and exceed state requirements.

In Texas, there are six state-approved program models that can be implemented to support emergent bilingual students.

Dual Language Immersion One Way
A bilingual/biliteracy program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria in order to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school.


Dual Language Immersion Two Way
A bilingual/biliteracy program model in which students identified as emergent bilingual students are integrated with students proficient in English and are served in both English and another language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria in order to be successful in English-only instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school.

Texas Effective Dual Language Immersion Framework (TxEDLIF) Site

TxEDLIF was developed in order to ensure the expansion and effective implementation of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) education throughout the state of Texas.

K-2 Biliteracy Mapping Resources

The intent of the K-2 Biliteracy Mapping Resources is to provide planning and instructional support to dual language teachers and educators. The links below will give an overview of the use of the tools.