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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
Investing in Bilingual Teachers
In the fall of 2017, the California Department of Education awarded a Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) state grant to eight Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to address the bilingual teacher shortage in California.
How Families Can Develop Oral Language
A resource that informs families of different ways they can help develop oral language.
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Mountain View School District Case Study
See Mountain View School District's district-wide strategy for implementing SEAL, adapting our model to suit their specific English Learner and Dual Language Learner needs and timelines.
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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.
SEAL Videos
Preschool Thematic Unit - Redwood City
An integrated thematic “Farm” unit implemented in a bilingual preschool classroom.
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.
SEAL Call to Action
Importance of dual language education in California’s new era. (Spanish subtitles)
SEAL Preschool Environment & Families
Preschool “Insects” theme integrating language development/science content in a bilingual class.
SEAL Pedagogy Across Preschool through 5th Grade
Alignment of pedagogy & principles from preschool-5th grade to deepen understanding of SEAL model.
Super Duper Sentence Builder
“Super Duper Sentence Builder” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
Supporting Dual Language Learner Success in Superdiverse PreK-3 Classrooms: The Sobrato Early Academic Language Model
Supporting Dual Language Learner Success in Superdiverse PreK-3 Classrooms: The Sobrato Early Academic Language Model
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
Improving Education for Multilingual English Learner Students
Chapter 3: Multilingual Programs and Pedagogy: What Teachers and Administrators Need to Know and Do
CABE 2019 Edition: Multilingual Educator
SEAL’s Approach to Building Teacher Capacity to Support English Learners
