Framework
The TxEDLIF framework aims to offer LEAs a practical instructional structure rooted in dual language pedagogy, enhancing the implementation and continuity of DLI programs to positively influence student achievement.
Texas Effective Dual Language Immersion Framework
The Emergent Bilingual Support Division supports the Texas Education Agency’s vision to improve outcomes for all students statewide and strives to lead the increase of achievement and educational access of emergent bilingual students and their families. Together with leaders, educators, parents and families we can create an impact that reaches every part of the state.
The goal of the Texas Effective Dual Language Immersion Framework (TxEDLIF) is to provide a manageable instructional framework for LEAs grounded on dual language pedagogy to increase the effective implementation and sustainment of dual language immersion programs and impact student achievement of emergent bilingual students. The Texas Effective Dual Language Immersion Framework consists of five levers with essential actions and key dual language immersion practices to describe what high-quality dual language programs do to support district commitments for schools. The TxEDLIF aims to provide districts, campuses, teachers, and parents state-wide with the tools they may need to increase:
- the effective implementation and sustainment of dual language immersion programs,
- the expansion of dual language immersion programs PK -12, and
- the impact on student outcomes.
TxEDLIF Levers
Lever 1: Leadership & Family and Community Empowerment
District and Campus leadership understands and supports DLI program fidelity, students, family, and community empowerment through quality staffing and PD, development of biliterate curriculum, assessments, and resources that ensure ongoing program fidelity and long-term student success.
Lever 2: Program Model and Design
Clearly prioritizes emergent bilingual students, has a clear language and content allocation plan, and ensures 50% of instruction in partner language.
Lever 3: Staffing and Professional Development
Proactive staff recruitment, continuous professional development, and data-driven targeted PD plans based on DLI program goals.
Lever 4: Lesson Planning and Methods
Objective-driven daily lesson plans with asset-based approach, Linguistically Sustaining Practices, and data-driven, rigorous, hands-on scaffolded instruction.
Lever 5: Curriculum and Resources
Collaborative development open to all stakeholders of a biliteracy curriculum, biliterate assessments, and biliterate resources aligned to DLI program goals.