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.

SEAL Resources

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Building an Effective Early Childhood Workforce: The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners

The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners

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Summary Research Brief

Summary of a Multiyear Evaluation Studying the Replication of the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model

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Alignment & Articulation Tool

A tool that promotes reflection and cross-grade level discussion amongst teachers to encourage school-wide alignment and articulation.

Classroom Tools

Making Cross Language Connections

A resource for students working with multilingual children that discusses cross-language connections.

Classroom Tools

SEAL Videos

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Oral Language Analysis

Approach to formative assessment based upon oral language and how it is used to plan for ELD.

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SEAL ELD Videos

Integrated and Designated ELD: Kindergarten

Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in an English-taught Kindergarten classroom

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SEAL ELD Videos

Draw, Tell, & Label

SEAL preschool strategy “Draw, Tell, & Label” as the insect unit unfolds over several days.

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Embracing Early Education

Integrated and Designated ELD: 2nd/3rd Grade

Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a 2/3 Combination English-taught classroom.

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Experience and Intro to SEAL

Approach to building rich, rigorous engaged learning where students enjoy being in the classroom.

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The SEAL Model

Integrated and Designated ELD : 4th Grade

Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a 4th-grade Classroom

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SEAL ELD Videos

SEAL Partner Resources

Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home. 

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.

Navigating the Past to Shape the Future of English Learner Education

The education of immigrant and English Learner (EL) students in our nation has been indelibly shaped at the intersection of struggles

Resource Guide for Multilingual Learners

Policy Brief: Understanding Educators’ Experiences Teaching Multilingual Learners

Bay Area Council Economic Institute

The Economic Benefits of Multilingual Learning

A report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute explores multilingual learning among California’s youngest children and highlights benefits that improve educational outcomes, boost household incomes, and give California companies the edge needed to compete on the world stage.