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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Summary Research Brief

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

Brief

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

9 Ways to Support Your Child’s Bilingualism

Provides nine ways to support a child's bilingualism even when you don't speak a second language.

Classroom Tools

SEAL Videos

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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

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

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

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 Pedagogy Across Preschool through 5th Grade

Alignment of pedagogy & principles from preschool-5th grade to deepen understanding of SEAL model.

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The SEAL Model

Super Duper Sentence Builder

“Super Duper Sentence Builder” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.

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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. 

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