Early Learning Series

Evidence-based practices to support dual language learners and their families in preschool and transitional kindergarten.

Creating Powerful Classrooms for Dual Language Learners

SEAL’s Early Learning Series provides targeted, in-person professional development for educators working with dual language learners and their families in preschool and transitional kindergarten. Designed to meet your district’s unique needs, this series delivers practical, evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Flexible Training Options: Two to four in-person sessions tailored for your team.
  • Implementation Support: Up to 6 hours of onboarding and follow-up guidance to ensure success.
  • Community of Practice: Materials and tools to build collaboration and shared learning.

WHAT YOU'LL FOCUS ON

  • Language, Content, & Literacy Development
  • Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction
  • Family Partnerships

With SEAL’s Early Learning Series, educators gain practical tools and proven strategies to create inclusive, engaging learning environments that set dual language learners on the path to success.

Learn more below.

Day One

Meeting the needs of dual language learners

1.Research on DLLS

2.Comprehensive approach to learning

3.Family school partnerships

4.Integrated thematic curriculum and instruction

5.Oral language development

Day Two

Supporting complex oral language development

1.Supporting complex, precise language related to academics social emotional development

2.Role of the environment

3.Learning through play

Day Three

Developing language and cognition

1.Language of analysis linked to cognitive functions

2.Use of graphic organizer to scaffold thinking and language

Day Four

Deepening children's relationship to text

1.Supporting early literacy and writing skills

2.Metalinguistic awareness

Get In Touch

For more information and registrations contact our team.

Additional Offerings

Content-Based Integrated and Designated ELD

Design and deliver powerful student-responsive English Language Development lessons

Dual Language Teacher & Leadership Pedagogy Series

Designed Specifically for Dual Language Educators and Leaders!

ELD Technical Assistance

Companion to three-day integrated and Designated Institute