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.
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.
Policy Brief: Supporting Pandemic Recovery for English Learners and Dual Language Learners
Summary of a Multiyear Evaluation Studying the Replication of the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model
Building an Effective Early Childhood Workforce: The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners
The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners
Latest Presentations
Strengthening Family Partnerships to Promote Bilingual Pride at Home and in the Classroom (La Cosecha 2023 Annual Conference)
This workshop offers effective practices and strategies to build family partnership at your sites through an assets-based approach.
Centering Multilingual Families + Communities within the $4.1 Billion Community Schools Partnership Program (CABE 2023)
California is making a historic $4.1 billion investment through its Community Schools Partnership Program grants.
Discover Successful Approaches to Designated ELD that Responds to YOUR Students Needs (CABE 2023)
Need help planning “in response to” Designated ELD lessons?
Supporting Bilingualism in PreK & TK (CABE 2023)
Young children have the capacity to learn two languages, but this requires intentional planning.
The Power of Stories for Equity-Focused School Transformation (CABE 2023)
Our stories, nuestros testimonios, shift hearts and minds, offering critical examples that inspire, spark action, and transform – even in times of uncertainty or challenge.
Testimonios: How Powerful Stories Transform Dual Language Learning Communities (CABE 2023)
In dual language we are tasked not only with the pedagogy of biliteracy, but with nurturing our students and our own intersectional identities, our languages, cultures, races/ ethnicities and more.