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

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.

A P-3 Framework: Centering English Learners
This framework is authored by Dr. Laurie Olsen, provides a vision of an inclusive, equitable P–3 system that draws on EL expertise to create an aligned schooling system responsive to English Learners from early education through the elementary grades.
SEAL Videos
Bilingualism: An Educators’ Perspective
Benfits of bilingual/dual language education through perspective of educators. (Spanish captions)
Complex Oral Language
SEAL strategies to develop & produce rich, complex & beautiful language, in home language & English.
Bilingualism: Through the Eyes of a Student
Benefits of bilingual & dual language education through the eyes of students. (Spanish subtitles)
Comprehensive Change Model
Four components of SEAL as a Comprehensive Change Model as it relates to the California EL Roadmap.
Bilingual/Dual Language Education - Families
Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education (Spanish with English subtitles)
Bilingual Writing: Assessment and Instruction 3rd grade
Depicts what Dual Language teachers need to consider as they analyze/assess student writing holistically
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

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.