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. Schools can use these grants to fund a variety of supports. But not everyone is taking advantage – just yet. Building culturally and linguistically responsive family-school partnerships will be key, though many school leaders are saying they need help. Learn how community schools can promote home language development and multilingualism through culturally and linguistically responsive family-school partnerships. Hear from school district and site leaders who will share their approaches and success stories for making community schools a reality. Learn how you can too!
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Looking for more ways to engage your students and create a joyful learning environment? We’ve curated the best resources—from SEAL-approved tools for Dual Language and Multilingual Learners to videos that bring you directly into our classrooms —to give your students the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead.

Myths and Research About Early Bilingual Development
This resource breaks down some of the most common myths about bilingualism—and the research that debunks them. It's a valuable tool for educators engaging families in conversations about the benefits of home language development.

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.

Effective ELD in California's Dual Language Programs

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.