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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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

Building an Effective Early Childhood Workforce: The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners

The Need for Professional Development for Educators of Dual Language Learners

Brief

SEAL Videos

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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

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

Complex Oral Language

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

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Embracing Early Education

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

Content Based Chants | SEAL Strategies

Building language in & through content in a 2nd grade Spanish Dual Immersion classroom.

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Supporting Dual Language Practices
Bilingual/Dual Language

Cross Language Connections in the Classroom

Cross language connections/metalinguistic awareness in the dual language brain in grades K–3.

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Supporting Dual Language Practices
Bilingual/Dual Language

SEAL Partner Resources

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

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Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners Advocacy Needs and Opportunities

The report, "Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners: Advocacy Needs and Opportunities," delves into the educational challenges faced by Latino English Learners (ELs). It underscores the importance of robust parental involvement, improved bilingual and asset-based educational programs, and strategic teacher recruitment and training. The document also outlines advocacy strategies for legislative changes and community engagement to secure equitable education and enhance bilingual education, reflecting on the enduring impact of the ASPIRA v. NYCBOE case.

Operationalizing High-Quality Dual Language Programs

A robust body of research indicates that dual language immersion (DLI) is the gold standard emergent bilinguals.

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.

DLL Identification Guide: For CSPP Providers

Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children whose first language is a language other than English or children who are developing two or more languages, one of which may be English.