SEAL at La Cosecha Dual Language Conference

SEAL is proud to sponsor and present at the 29th Annual La Cosecha Dual Language Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico!
We invite you to join us for four interactive sessions and stop by our exhibit table to connect with our team. This year’s theme, “Embrace Our Origins — Respect Our Origins,” aligns with SEAL’s mission to empower all multilingual learners by honoring their home language and culture. We look forward to engaging with educators, parents, researchers, and practitioners from across the country.

‍SEAL Sessions:

• How Strong Family Partnerships Foster Student Learning — presented by Heather and Martha, November 14, 2024
• Strengthening Family Partnerships to Promote Bilingual Pride at Home and in the Classroom — presented by Adriana and Cindy, November 14, 2024
• Effective, Integrated, and Responsive ELD for Dual Language Classrooms — presented by Ana Marisol and Ashleigh, November 14, 2024
• Actively Supporting Bilingualism in PreK and K — presented by Charice and Jaylene, November 15, 2024

Why La Cosecha Matters

The La Cosecha conference, hosted by SEAL partner Dual Language Education of New Mexico, helps drive our work and keeps us informed on the latest research developments. This event sparks valuable networking opportunities among educators, parents, researchers and practitioners.

About the La Cosecha Conference

La Cosecha conference provides a unique opportunity to share best practices and resources, build networks, and harvest the best of our community!  This national conference brings together the largest gathering of educators, parents, researchers, and practitioners supporting dual language, two-way immersion, one-way developmental bilingual, and one-way heritage language immersion programs from across the US.

About SEAL

‍SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the educational outcomes of multilingual learners. Through its research and evidence based approach, SEAL is building the capacity of California preschools and elementary schools to deliver language-rich, joyful and rigorous education for all children.

A multiyear evaluation found that SEAL improved teaching practices and English learners demonstrated stronger engagement, positive language development and academic outcomes.