In this video Diane August, managing researcher at American Institutes for Research, explains some of the key distinguishing elements of dual language programs as well as some of the challenges faced by school districts in implementing them.

The full report referenced in this video, a joint production of the U.S. Department of Education with the American Institutes for Research, may be downloaded from ESLHighway.com. The report was published in 2015 and presented an analysis of related research and the data related to dual language education policies and practices at that time.