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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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Mountain View School District Case Study
See Mountain View School District's district-wide strategy for implementing SEAL, adapting our model to suit their specific English Learner and Dual Language Learner needs and timelines.
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Redwood City School District Case Study
Learn how Redwood City School District emphasizes the crucial role of bilingual educators in adopting the SEAL approach, and illustrates its implementation in both preschool and elementary school settings.
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Oak Grove School District Case Study
See how Oak Grove School District enhanced the SEAL model's effectiveness and longevity by extending it to upper elementary grades and prioritizing on teacher input and collaboration.
Case Studies: The SEAL Model and Its Implementation Across Three Exemplar Districts
Gain an insider view of SEAL's implementation in three California school districts, as we outline the SEAL model, its origins, key design principles, and highlights from our pilot and expansion.
Latest Presentations
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CABE 2025 TheDictado - A Powerful Strategy for Dual Language Classrooms
Discover TheDictado: An essential tool and explicit approach for teaching writing skills and fostering cross-linguistic connections.
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CABE 2025 Maximizing ELD Impact: Practical Tools and Strategies for Leaders
Tools and strategies needed to enhance classroom practices and student outcomes, ensuring a cohesive and supportive approach to designated ELD
CABE 2025 Supporting Dual Language Learners in Preschool & Kindergarten
This CABE 2025 session explored current research on meeting the needs of young DLLs, particularly in the area of oral language development in both their home language and English.
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CABE 2025 El poder de contar historias: Herramientas para promover el bilingüismo en casa
Este taller le proveyó herramientas y estrategias sobre cómo promover el bilingüismo en casa usando las mejores prácticas basadas en la investigación del modelo SEAL.
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CABE 2025 Cross-Linguistic Connections in Multilingual Programs
This workshop explored how to develop students’ metalinguistic awareness through cross-linguistic strategies and practices.
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CABE 2025 Designated and Integrated ELD: Using Language Functions as a Bridge
We explored SEAL’s model of language functions, graphic organizers, differentiated sentence frames, and transfer lessons while developing a deep understanding of how to bridge what their students are learning in Spanish into content-based Designated ELD.