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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A P-3 Framework: Centering English Learners

This framework is authored by Dr. Laurie Olsen, provides a vision of an inclusive, equitable P–3 system that draws on EL expertise to create an aligned schooling system responsive to English Learners from early education through the elementary grades.

Report

Building the Supply of Bilingual Teachers in California

Evidence From State Investment Shows Districts Should Look Closer to Home for Bilingual Teacher Candidates

Report

SEAL Brief: Centering Multilingual Families in California Community Schools

Community schools are schools where the resources and voices of the staff, families and community are organized around supporting student success.

Brief

SEAL Brief: Promising STEM Practices for ELs/EBs

The California Department of Education will soon release a new Mathematics Framework that could significantly strengthen the pipeline of underrepresented English learners/emergent bilinguals (ELs/EBs) into STEM careers

Brief

Latest Presentations

What are Some Primary Considerations for Teaching Foundational Skills to Emergent Bilinguals/ English Learners?

With panelists from the University of Oregon and Stanford University and moderated by Dr. Antonio Fierro

What are the benefits of building oral language, vocabulary, and background knowledge in a student’s home language?

Patricia Pate’s session discussion focused on the research base, benefits, and implications of developing oral language skills.

Taller para familias – apoya el éxito académico en casa

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.

Play, Relationships + Academics: Teaching the Ways Kindergartners Learn Best (Campaign for Grade-Level Reading)

SEAL’s Anya Hurwitz took part in the second of a six-part webinar series by The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.

Release Event: Economic Impact of Multilingual Learning

SEAL with Early Edge California joined Bay Area Council Economic Institute and Sobrato Philanthropies as a panelist to discuss their recent report.

2022 Birth to 12th Grade Water Cooler Conference Day 2 - Centering Equity in K-12 Systems (Catalyst California)

SEAL’s Executive Director Anya Hurwitz moderated a panel at the Fall 2022 Birth to 12th Grade Water Cooler Conference focused on centering equity in K-12 systems.