Empowering Dual Language and Multilingual Learners Through Rigorous,
Joyful
Learning

SEAL provides educators and schools with research- and evidence-based tools that help Dual Language and Multilingual Learners succeed, igniting a lifelong joy for learning in the process.

About SEAL

SEAL is a nonprofit with a powerful research- and evidence-based approach to advancing the educational outcomes of multilingual learners. For more than 15 years, we've worked across the state of California, partnering with preschools and elementary schools, districts, county offices and other educational stakeholders to ensure all English Learners and Dual Language Learners learn, thrive and lead.

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Preschool and Elementary Sites
2,400 +
California Educators Trained
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A little girl sitting at a table with a book.
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Upcoming Events

Join us for our upcoming events, in-person and online, and share in all the knowledge, networks, and resources SEAL has to offer.

September 17, 2025

WEBINAR: Dual Language Learner Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education and the Science of Reading

Explore research-based practices to support early literacy for young dual language learners. Authors of the National Committee on Effective Literacy brief will share strategies that honor children’s linguistic and cultural assets, build foundational reading and writing skills, and examine implications within current Science of Reading policies.

Our Resources

Looking for more ways to engage your students and create a joyful learning environment? We’ve curated the best resources—from SEAL-approved tools for Dual Language and Multilingual Learners to videos that bring you directly into our classrooms —to give your students the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead.

SEAL Overview Impact Report

SEAL’s Overview Impact Report showcases our mission, reach, and lasting influence on multilingual learners. Explore our story, see our statewide impact, learn how our pedagogy centers English Learners, and discover key lessons from our work with schools and communities.

Key Lessons from Over a Decade of Impact

When schools center language, culture, and community, English Learners don’t just succeed—they thrive. We’ve identified eight key lessons about what it truly takes to create schools where multilingual learners flourish. Download to read more about these key lessons.

Myths and Research About Early Bilingual Development

This resource lists six common myths about early bilingual development and provides research that debunks them. It serves as a valuable tool for educators engaging families in discussions about the benefits of home language development.

SEAL's 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices

Our 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices equip educators to create rigorous, joyful, and language-rich classrooms where every student succeeds. By integrating students’ linguistic and cultural assets, SEAL fosters a learning environment that values home languages and empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential.