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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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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Building the Supply of Bilingual Teachers in California

Evidence From State Investment Shows Districts Should Look Closer to Home for Bilingual Teacher Candidates

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SEAL Videos

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Designated ELD with Collaborative Practice: 2nd grade

Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in an English-taught 2nd grade classroom.

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SEAL ELD Videos

Engaging with Text & Narrative

How to engage students with text in a preschool classroom.

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Embracing Early Education

Integrated and Designated ELD: 2nd Grade

Illustrates Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a second grade classroom

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SEAL ELD Videos

Dialogic Read Aloud

Video produced to demonstrate the “Dialogic Read Aloud” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.

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Embracing Early Education

Integrated and Designated ELD : 4th Grade

Integrated ELD and small group Designated ELD in a 4th-grade Classroom

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SEAL ELD Videos

Experience and Intro to SEAL

Approach to building rich, rigorous engaged learning where students enjoy being in the classroom.

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The SEAL Model

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.