Upcoming Events

SEAL is coming to a conference or event near you! Join our team in-person and online as we share all of the latest news, exciting innovations, and practical resources for effective professional development for teachers and administrators that have our schools and educators ready for every school year.

14-16
July 2026

Presentation: 9th Annual CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute

SEAL will present and sponsor at the 9th Annual CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute (PLI), hosted by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence.
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21
July 2026

Webinar Session: Technology Beyond the Hype: Supporting Multilingual Learners

SEAL's Executive Director Dr. Anya Hurwitz will participate in a virtual panel discussion with Bilingual Generation, English Learners Success Forum and Multilingual By Design during the final session of Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's Summer Instituteak
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28 - 29
August 2026

Conference Session - The Multilingual Advantage: From Student Success to Economic Opportunity

SEAL and UNITE-LA will co-present at the 2026 CLSBA Unity Conference.
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23
September 2026

Presentation: Education Equity Forum 2026

SEAL will present with partners Californians Together, EdTrust-West, Early Edge California and Catalyst California at the Education Equity Forum 2026.
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Featured News

Learn about changes in policy, up-to-date research, and unique practices to support English Learners, Dual Language Learners, and Multilingual Learners.

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Quarterly News: Building Momentum for the Year Ahead

Summer is here, bringing a chance to enjoy a little more sunshine, spend time with family and friends, and hopefully find moments to rest and recharge before a new school year begins. At SEAL, we’re using this time to prepare for an exciting year ahead by deepening partnerships, expanding opportunities, and continuing to support educators and leaders working to ensure multilingual learners thrive.

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Celebrating Dr. Martha I. Martinez: A Lasting Legacy of Leadership, Research, and Advocacy

As Dr. Martha I. Martinez begins a new chapter, we celebrate her nine years of leadership, research, and advocacy at SEAL and the lasting impact she has made advancing opportunities for multilingual learners.

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A Shared Commitment: Supporting Multilingual Learners in California

The decision to close the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) within the U.S. Department of Education raises serious concerns about the future of federal support for multilingual learners. While federal structures may change, the need to support multilingual learners—and the educators, schools, and communities that serve them—remains as urgent as ever.

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