Use this reference to see what strong bilingual learning looks like in middle and high school. It describes what students are doing as they analyze concepts in ASL, apply them to new problems, and then connect that thinking to grade-level English text, symbols, and academic writing. Examples include comparing examples and non-examples in ASL, annotating text, translating ideas from ASL into written English, and presenting findings to peers. Use it to plan lessons, guide observations, or ground team conversations about ASL/English bilingual practice.
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A checklist teachers use to map out the school year, aligning standards, texts, language choices, and assessments so ASL/English bilingual learning builds with consistent access.
A checklist teachers use to apply sandwiching: show a concept in ASL, briefly give the English word, then return to ASL to connect meaning and print at the word level.
A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to capture evidence of ongoing, ASL/English accessible assessment that guides day-to-day instruction.