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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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

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

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.