Dual Language Programs Supported by Title III and English Learner Enrollment Trends (2026)

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Researchers
Language Researchers
Originating Organization
NCELA
OELA

This fact sheet provides information about language instruction educational programs (LIEPs) supported by Title III funds for English learners (ELs) that can be categorized as Dual Language Programs (DLP).

Dual language immersion programs: The state of current research

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Educators of Bilingual Students
Educators of English Learners
Educators of Multilingual Learners
Policy makers

In January 2024, researchers from the Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC) at WestEd reviewed recent literature on dual language immersion (DLI) programs, identifying common methods, settings, and program implementation practices.

A Look at Dual Language Learner Data Gaps

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Early Childhood Educators
Policy makers
Researchers

In 2018, New America provided nine recommendations for how state leaders can improve DLL data practices in three areas: (1) screening, identifying, and tracking DLL enrollment; (2) evaluating program quality; and (3) assessing learning outcomes. Since then, no state has addressed