Dual Language Partner

Bilingual Education Preliminary Teaching Credentials

What is a DL Partner?

A Dual Language (DL) partner is a teacher that understands the theory and research of bilingual education, the pedagogy and program models of dual language education, research-based practices for addressing the linguistic strengths and academic needs of multilingual learners, and the knowledge of the sociocultural, sociolinguistic, and sociopolitical context in becoming bilingual and biliterate in the U.S. Dual language (DL) immersion program models.

For example, program models 50:50 and 90:10, require that English Partner Teachers provide monolingual instruction in English at all grade levels (DL Guiding Principles, Instruction, Principle 1).

English Partner Teachers do not need to be bilingual in the partner language; however, they do require knowledge of DL immersion program models and must implement all DL guiding principles. The DL Partner is expected to closely collaborate with the DL teacher providing monolingual instruction in Spanish to contribute to the program’s goals of bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism.  

Single Subject ELD Credential Option

DL partners may also be candidates interested in earning a single subject credential in ELD (English Language Development).

Requirements

  1. Subject Matter Competency in ELD.
  2. Completion of general credential prerequisites plus DLE 515 Multilingual Education
  3. Note that DLE 416 - Biliteracy Foundations for Teaching and Learning in Diverse Communities is not required for single subject ELD teachers.
  4. Successful completion of the single subject credential program with DLE (including DLE 651 Curriculum, Teaching, and Assessment: Designated and Integrated ELD). 

For more information on options for completing or adding an ELD credential, see our fact sheet, ELD Credential Information for Students.

Bilingual Added Authorization Option 

DL partners can contact the BAA advisor at [email protected] to inquire about adding a Bilingual Authorization. (Subject to recency requirements.)

Requirements for a Bilingual Authorization (Spanish)

  1. DLE 416 & DLE 416L Biliteracy Foundations for Teaching and Learning in Diverse Communities (4) or CSET LOTE III and V
  2. DLE 532 - Biliteracy Teaching in Language Arts Students (3 Units) or DLE 604 - Learning and Teaching Language in a Dual Language Setting (3 Units)
  3. BAA application and/or CSU Application (including meeting all requirements for graduate study at a CSU).

Bilingual Authorization for Other Languages

If you are interested in a Bilingual Authorization in another language, consult the DLE office [email protected] or DLE graduate advisor for details.