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SEAL Resources
Dive into our curated collection of resources—from research to hands-on practices to engaging educational videos—brought to you by SEAL’s experts. Uncover innovative strategies and insights for how to support Multilingual Learners, and all students, in the classroom.
Effective ELD in California's Dual Language Programs
Dual Language Learners in Transitional Kindergarten
California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) multi-year expansion is a historic investment to expand access to early learning programs for every 4-year-old in the state. Alongside other early learning and care programs in the mixed-delivery Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) system, TK aims to provide young learners with the foundational experiences they need to thrive as they enter kindergarten and beyond. The following article showcases the impactful work taking place across California school districts—from university partnerships that support bilingual TK educators to the growth of dual language immersion (DLI) programs, and the creation of inclusive, welcoming environments for all children.
SEAL Overview Impact Report
SEAL’s Overview Impact Report showcases our mission, reach, and lasting influence on multilingual learners. Explore our story, see our statewide impact, learn how our pedagogy centers English Learners, and discover key lessons from our work with schools and communities.
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Key Lessons from Over a Decade of Impact
When schools center language, culture, and community, English Learners don’t just succeed—they thrive. We’ve identified eight key lessons about what it truly takes to create schools where multilingual learners flourish. Download to read more about these key lessons.
SEAL's 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices
Our 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices equip educators to create rigorous, joyful, and language-rich classrooms where every student succeeds. By integrating students’ linguistic and cultural assets, SEAL fosters a learning environment that values home languages and empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential.
SEAL Videos
Why some bilingual learners are outperforming native speakers
GMA explores why some ELs are outperforming students whose first language is English.
Transfer & Designated ELD in a Spanish bilingual Classroom
Transfer lesson/Designated ELD connected to science content in a 2nd grade Spanish bilingual class.
Sentence Patterning Chart | SEAL Strategies
Building complex sentences/understanding structure of language in a Kindergarten bilingual class.
TheDictado - Bilingual 2nd Grade Classroom
Foundational skills in Spanish/English with Literacy Squared experts Dr. Escamilla/Dr. Hopewell.
Super Duper Sentence Builder
“Super Duper Sentence Builder” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.
SEAL Pedagogy Across Preschool through 5th Grade
Alignment of pedagogy & principles from preschool-5th grade to deepen understanding of SEAL model.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
P-3 Guide to Supporting Multilingual Learners, A Preschool Through 3rd Grade Toolkit
New America’s national brief highlights three research-backed strategies for transforming districts to better support English Learners, featuring SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) as a leading model for scalable, language-rich, and equitable multilingual education.
Three Ways Districts Can Better Support English Learners
New America’s national brief highlights three research-backed strategies for transforming districts to better support English Learners, featuring SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) as a leading model for scalable, language-rich, and equitable multilingual education.
English Learner Success Forum: Curriculum Adoption Toolkits
English Learner Success Forum Curriculum Adoption Toolkits are designed to help education leaders—district administrators, curriculum committees, and school boards—select and implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that are inclusive and linguistically responsive. This step-by-step resource ensures multilingual learners are considered at every stage of the adoption process.
OELA: Dual Language Immersion Playbooks
OELA resource for states, districts, schools, families, and communities, emphasizing equitable access for English learners and the expansion of multilingual pathways.
