Sandwiching: Administrator Walkthrough Checklist

Sandwiching is a bilingual strategy where a teacher introduces a concept in ASL, briefly shows the English word or short phrase, then returns to ASL to reinforce meaning, building a clear link between concept and print at the word level. This walkthrough tool helps administrators observe and give feedback on how it is used. It looks at whether teachers plan which vocabulary to sandwich, whether they establish meaning in ASL first and keep the English brief and purposeful, and whether instruction stays ASL-centered while students connect concepts to English words with growing independence. Coaching prompts help you follow up. Use it to keep the strategy focused and student-driven.