Research

Explore our published insights designed to help advance the field’s understanding of what works for English Learners, Dual Language Learners, and Multilingual Learners.

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Myths and Research About Early Bilingual Development

This resource breaks down some of the most common myths about bilingualism—and the research that debunks them. It's a valuable tool for educators engaging families in conversations about the benefits of home language development.

Classroom Tools

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.

Classroom Tools

Effective ELD in California's Dual Language Programs

Report

Centering English Learner/ Emergent Bilingual Students in Literacy Research and Instruction

There is a considerable amount of attention currently on the science of reading, with many states rushing to adopt policies that are purportedly aligned with it.

Report

Latest Presentations

Strengthening Family Partnerships to Promote Bilingual Pride at Home and in the Classroom(CABE 2024)

This workshop offers effective practices and strategies to build family partnerships that foster strong community engagement and empower families to take an active role in students’ learning.

Taller para familias – Promoviendo el bilingüismo: Compartiendo nuestras historias (CABE 2024)

Este taller le proveerá herramientas, y estrategias sobre cómo promover el bilingüismo en casa usando las mejores prácticas basadas en la investigación del modelo SEAL

Supporting Bilingualism in Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (CABE 2024)

This session will explore current research on meeting the needs of young DLLs, particularly in the area of oral language development in both their home language and English.

Leading for Equity: The Power of Dual Language Programs (CABE 2024)

Dual language programs are a transformative resource to create equitable classrooms that multilingual students deserve.

Cross-Linguistic Connections in Multilingual Programs (CABE 2024)

Bilingual children need the skills to analyze and understand both their languages; to know how they work and how they are similar and different.

Coaching: The Essential Role to Enact Powerful, Lasting Reform(CABE 2024)

Implementing lasting systems change, as prescribed by the CA EL Roadmap, requires the essential role of a Coach to hold the vision of success for Language Learners