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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
Building the Supply of Bilingual Teachers in California
Evidence From State Investment Shows Districts Should Look Closer to Home for Bilingual Teacher Candidates
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.
SEAL Brief: Promising STEM Practices for ELs/EBs
The California Department of Education will soon release a new Mathematics Framework that could significantly strengthen the pipeline of underrepresented English learners/emergent bilinguals (ELs/EBs) into STEM careers
Early Literacy Development and Instruction for Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Education
Research in bilingual education points to critical characteristics of quality early childhood programs for dual language learners that include their home language and culture, fully engage their families as educational partners, and implement linguistically and culturally responsive approaches.
SEAL Videos
Bilingual/Dual Language Education
Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education.
Asi se Dice - That's how you say it - Bilingual 2nd + 3rd Grade Classroom
Bilingual students in grades 3 & up engaged in working collaboratively in/across Spanish/English.
Affirming Language, Culture, & Identity
Children in early learning learn/develop best where they feel safe and a sense of belonging.
A Dual Language Preschool Classroom
Integrated thematic “Pumpkins & Harvest” unit in a “balanced” dual language preschool class.
SEAL Across Grades: UpperGrades
We'll discuss strategies to sustain gains and prepare students for complex tasks ahead in grades 4 - 6.
SEAL Across Grades: K to 3rd Grade
Visit a SEAL class to learn more about the SEAL approach to building literacy skills.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
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.
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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.
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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.
