Simultaneous Biliteracy Model

Fort Worth ISD implements the Simultaneous Biliteracy Model in Pre-K through 5th grade Dual Language classrooms. Learners receive the same core curriculum as non-dual language learners, with literacy and content instruction in both English and Spanish.

Both language groups receive initial literacy instruction and substantial learning opportunities in the Spanish language.

Exposure to English is intentionally planned and delivered.

Teachers facilitate cross-linguistic experiences enabling students to make connections and transfer their language learning from one language to the other.

Benefits

• Biliteracy leads our students to higher levels of academic achievement, increased multiculturalism, cultural humility, curiosity, and high levels of sociocultural competence.
• The Spanish language has a phonetic sound-letter system, making it easy to learn how to read and write because words are pronounced almost exactly as they are spelled.
• Reading skills acquired in Spanish readily transfer to reading in English.

Approximate language breakdown by grade using the Simultaneous Biliteracy Model: