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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
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
Summary Research Brief
Summary of a Multiyear Evaluation Studying the Replication of the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model
Alignment & Articulation Tool
A tool that promotes reflection and cross-grade level discussion amongst teachers to encourage school-wide alignment and articulation.
Making Cross Language Connections
A resource for students working with multilingual children that discusses cross-language connections.
SEAL Videos
Why some bilingual learners are outperforming native speakers
GMA explores why some ELs are outperforming students whose first language is English.
Transfer & Designated ELD in a Spanish bilingual Classroom
Transfer lesson/Designated ELD connected to science content in a 2nd grade Spanish bilingual class.
Sentence Patterning Chart | SEAL Strategies
Building complex sentences/understanding structure of language in a Kindergarten bilingual class.
TheDictado - Bilingual 2nd Grade Classroom
Foundational skills in Spanish/English with Literacy Squared experts Dr. Escamilla/Dr. Hopewell.
Super Duper Sentence Builder
“Super Duper Sentence Builder” SEAL strategy in a preschool classroom.
SEAL Pedagogy Across Preschool through 5th Grade
Alignment of pedagogy & principles from preschool-5th grade to deepen understanding of SEAL model.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
OELA: Dual Language Immersion Playbooks
OELA resource for states, districts, schools, families, and communities, emphasizing equitable access for English learners and the expansion of multilingual pathways.
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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.
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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.
