Education consultant Hamayan joins fellow dual/second language education experts Genesee (McGill U.) and Cloud (Rhode Island College) in presenting a practical guide for teachers, school administrators, education specialists, district personnel, teacher educators, pre-service teachers, and parents interested in or currently involved in elementary- and secondary-level school dual language (DL) programs, where all students receive instruction in more than one language. Focusing on Spanish/English DL programs in the US, the text covers the foundations of DL education and its benefits for both nonnative and native-English speakers; first steps in planning a DL program; planning for instruction; teaching academic content; and language teaching. Each chapter includes highlighted teacher tips, research findings, first-hand commentary from current DL educators, checklists, and resource lists. Ten appendices provide additional resources, including sample unit planning tools, activities, rubrics, and assessment information. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)