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.

26-28
March 2025

SEAL at CABE 2025

The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)’s 50th Annual Conference is in Long Beach on March 26 - 29, 2025 and themed “Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future: 50 Years of Bilingual Advocacy & Excellence” SEAL is a proud sponsor and participating in ten workshop sessions for educators, families and community partners. Be sure to also visit us at booth #742 to experience a SEAL classroom in action and chat with our team!
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29
April 2025

Webinar: Building Strong Foundations: Instructional Strategies to Support Assembly Bill 2268 and P-3 Alignment

SEAL's Executive Director Dr. Anya Hurwitz will join the California State Department of Education, Early Edge California and American Institutes for Research for a virtual event on how to best support TK students through the implementation of AB2268, which focuses on the initial identification and assessment of English learners and shift away from the ELPAC.
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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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Statement from Our Executive Director on Cuts at the Department of Education

Last week, nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education was let go, marking the first steps in the attempt to dismantle the agency, including the eradication of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)—the only federal office dedicated to supporting English learners.

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Statement from Our Executive Director on President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders

This week, President Trump signed an executive order declaring English the national language of the United States, and will likely soon order the dismantling of the Department of Education. Make no mistake: these orders are more than simply symbolic gestures, and they will have devastating consequences for students, families and communities across the country.

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Celebrating Women Who Empower the Future of Multilingual Education

At SEAL, we believe in the positive impact of multilingualism on student success. This March, we’re excited to celebrate women whose experiences with bilingualism have enriched their lives and contributed to a brighter future for multilingual learners.

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