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

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
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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.
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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