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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Redwood City School District Case Study

Learn how Redwood City School District emphasizes the crucial role of bilingual educators in adopting the SEAL approach, and illustrates its implementation in both preschool and elementary school settings.

Case Studies

Oak Grove School District Case Study

See how Oak Grove School District enhanced the SEAL model's effectiveness and longevity by extending it to upper elementary grades and prioritizing on teacher input and collaboration.

Case Studies

Case Studies: The SEAL Model and Its Implementation Across Three Exemplar Districts

Gain an insider view of SEAL's implementation in three California school districts, as we outline the SEAL model, its origins, key design principles, and highlights from our pilot and expansion.

Case Studies

Policy Brief: Supporting Pandemic Recovery for English Learners and Dual Language Learners

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

Brief

SEAL Videos

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Bilingualism: An Educators’ Perspective

Benfits of bilingual/dual language education through perspective of educators. (Spanish captions)

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The Case for Dual Language Education

Complex Oral Language

SEAL strategies to develop & produce rich, complex & beautiful language, in home language & English.

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Embracing Early Education

Bilingualism: Through the Eyes of a Student

Benefits of bilingual & dual language education through the eyes of students. (Spanish subtitles)

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The Case for Dual Language Education

Comprehensive Change Model

Four components of SEAL as a Comprehensive Change Model as it relates to the California EL Roadmap.

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The SEAL Model
Embracing Early Education

Bilingual/Dual Language Education - Families

Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education (Spanish with English subtitles)

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The Case for Dual Language Education
Bilingual/Dual Language

Bilingual Writing: Assessment and Instruction 3rd grade

Depicts what Dual Language teachers need to consider as they analyze/assess student writing holistically

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Supporting Dual Language Practices

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.