What is Dual Language Education

This chapter will investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the design and structure of a newly developed multiple single (MS) and single subject (SS) teaching credential with bilingual authorization program in California. A review of recent changes in California's education policy regarding bilingual/dual language education will be presented as context for the discussion on the design of program coursework with embedded bilingual field experiences and culminating in bilingual clinical practice. Impact of COVID-19 will be analyzed from the perspective of design features with implementation provisions and program variations for a bilingual delivery of instruction virtually in the context of bilingual clinical practice. Final assessment of professional teaching performance will be completed by the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA 3.0) in a bilingual delivery setting. Future research considerations will be discussed for bilingual virtual teacher preparation.