Upcoming Events

SEAL is coming to a conference or event near you! Join our team in-person and online as we share all of the latest news, exciting innovations, and practical resources for effective professional development for teachers and administrators that have our schools and educators ready for every school year.

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November 2026

Nov. 19 Virtual Info Session: State-Funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development for Your District

California’s demand for bilingual educators is growing—yet most districts lack the tools to build a sustainable pipeline. That’s where SEAL’s state-funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) comes in.
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2
Dec 2026

Sponsor: 2026 English Learner Symposium

SEAL will be a sponsor at the 2026 English Learner Symposium!
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28
January 2027

Jan. 28 Virtual Info Session: State-Funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development for Your District

California’s demand for bilingual educators is growing—yet most districts lack the tools to build a sustainable pipeline. That’s where SEAL’s state-funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) comes in.
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25
February 2027

Feb. 25 Virtual Info Session: State-Funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development for Your District

California’s demand for bilingual educators is growing—yet most districts lack the tools to build a sustainable pipeline. That’s where SEAL’s state-funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) comes in.
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5 - 6
March 2027

Conference Presentation: Literacy & Justice for All

Join SEAL to explore how to develop students’ metalinguistic awareness through cross-linguistic strategies and practices.
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25
March 2027

March 25 Virtual Info Session: State-Funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development for Your District

California’s demand for bilingual educators is growing—yet most districts lack the tools to build a sustainable pipeline. That’s where SEAL’s state-funded Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) comes in.
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Featured News

Learn about changes in policy, up-to-date research, and unique practices to support English Learners, Dual Language Learners, and Multilingual Learners.

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Webinar Recording -Technology in Elementary Classrooms: Emerging Issues About Well-Being

On November 3, 2026, SEAL Executive Director Dr. Anya Hurwitz participated in a panel discussion with leading experts about the concerns emerging around technology in elementary classrooms — as well as the opportunities.

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Podcast Recording: Why Traditional Education Fails Multilingual Learners—And What to Do About It

In October, SEAL Executive Director Dr. Anya Hurwitz and SEAL Head Development & External Relations Officer Patty Chavez participated in a discussion with the Hart & Hustle podcast about how SEAL is transforming educational experiences for multilingual learners, unlocking the power of language and culture in classrooms.

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October 2026 Newsletter: What does multilingual education make possible?

Sometimes, it means helping someone through a medical emergency. Other times, it looks like a classroom full of children confidently sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning together. This month, we’re sharing three stories that show how multilingual education makes a difference, from classrooms to careers, and how SEAL is helping educators create those opportunities for more students.

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