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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two-way immersion is when two groups of kids: one that is dominant in a foreign language and one that is dominant in English. This way, they can learn from each other, converse on the playground, etc. Leads to better outcomes in immersion.

http://www.cal.org/twi/toolkit/PI/Basics_Eng.pdf

Unfortunate that: 
-The PCSB doesn't allow preference for speakers of other languages;
-  there is a small pool of native speakers in DC and many of them (per these posts) don't even lottery for YY.

I consider this unfortunate. I grew up with a lot of first-generation Chinese immigrants (mostly from Hong Kong, Cantonese speakers). Mostly working class families. So the kids were the interpreters, but by and large, they didn't learn to read and write in Chinese - though they were fluent. They didn't have formal schooling in Chinese once they came to this country (which in many cases was when they were in the 2-5 year old range). This was in the 90s when many families were trying to get out of HK before the handover. [/quote]

Our situation exactly. I can't read or write Chinese to save my life but speak well. We don't try to lottery into YY for reasons that would spark more discord if I mentioned them here. We homeschool our kids in both speaking and writing w/help from a MoCo heritage school. We do a good job (and striving to keep up with YY on writing/reading keeps us on our game) but it's a lonely and expensive process. Wish we had a dual-immersion Chinese school in town. Can't see that happening, ever.  [/quote]

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