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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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.

Classroom Tools

Effective ELD in California's Dual Language Programs

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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.

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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.

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SEAL Videos

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SEAL Preschool Environment & Families

Preschool “Insects” theme integrating language development/science content in a bilingual class.

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Supporting Dual Language Practices
Embracing Early Education
Bilingual/Dual Language

SEAL Call to Action

Importance of dual language education in California’s new era. (Spanish subtitles)

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The Case for Dual Language Education

Parts I and II: A History of Bilingual Education in California

Dr. Laurie Olsen provides an overview of the history of Bilingual/English Learner education in CA.

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A History of Bilingual Education in California

Preschool Thematic Unit - Redwood City

An integrated thematic “Farm” unit implemented in a bilingual preschool classroom.

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Bilingual/Dual Language
Embracing Early Education

Persona Dolls

This SEAL video illustrates the power of language and literacy through persona dolls.

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Embracing Early Education

Preschool Families

Preschool “Insects” theme integrating language development/science content in a bilingual class.

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Embracing Early Education

SEAL Partner Resources

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

Reparable Harm: Fulfilling the Unkept Promise of Educational Opportunity for California’s Long Term English Learners

Laurie Olsen, Ph.D., has worked with hundreds of teams of district and school leadership and county offices of education across California

CABE 2019 Edition: Multilingual Educator

SEAL’s Approach to Building Teacher Capacity to Support English Learners

Improving Education for Multilingual English Learner Students

Chapter 3: Multilingual Programs and Pedagogy: What Teachers and Administrators Need to Know and Do

Promoting the Educational Success of Children and Youth Learning English: Promising Futures

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics (NASEM) meta-analysis of EL research