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
Summary Research Brief
Summary of a Multiyear Evaluation Studying the Replication of the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model
Alignment & Articulation Tool
A tool that promotes reflection and cross-grade level discussion amongst teachers to encourage school-wide alignment and articulation.
Making Cross Language Connections
A resource for students working with multilingual children that discusses cross-language connections.
9 Ways to Support Your Child’s Bilingualism
Provides nine ways to support a child's bilingualism even when you don't speak a second language.
SEAL Videos
Designated ELD with Collaborative Practice: 2nd grade
Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in an English-taught 2nd grade classroom.
Engaging with Text & Narrative
How to engage students with text in a preschool classroom.
Integrated and Designated ELD: 2nd Grade
Illustrates Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a second grade classroom
Dialogic Read Aloud
Video produced to demonstrate the “Dialogic Read Aloud” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.
Integrated and Designated ELD : 4th Grade
Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a 4th-grade Classroom
Experience and Intro to SEAL
Approach to building rich, rigorous engaged learning where students enjoy being in the classroom.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners Advocacy Needs and Opportunities
The report, "Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners: Advocacy Needs and Opportunities," delves into the educational challenges faced by Latino English Learners (ELs). It underscores the importance of robust parental involvement, improved bilingual and asset-based educational programs, and strategic teacher recruitment and training. The document also outlines advocacy strategies for legislative changes and community engagement to secure equitable education and enhance bilingual education, reflecting on the enduring impact of the ASPIRA v. NYCBOE case.
Operationalizing High-Quality Dual Language Programs
A robust body of research indicates that dual language immersion (DLI) is the gold standard emergent bilinguals.
Bridging California’s Bilingual Teacher Gap in Early Childhood Education
Inaugural policy brief — a thorough examination of the shortage of bilingual early childhood educators in California.
DLL Identification Guide: For CSPP Providers
Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children whose first language is a language other than English or children who are developing two or more languages, one of which may be English.