Research
Explore our published insights designed to help advance the field’s understanding of what works for English Learners, Dual Language Learners, and Multilingual Learners.

Investing in Bilingual Teachers
In the fall of 2017, the California Department of Education awarded a Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) state grant to eight Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to address the bilingual teacher shortage in California.
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Mountain View School District Case Study
See Mountain View School District's district-wide strategy for implementing SEAL, adapting our model to suit their specific English Learner and Dual Language Learner needs and timelines.
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Redwood City School District Case Study
Learn how Redwood City School District emphasizes the crucial role of bilingual educators in adopting the SEAL approach, and illustrates its implementation in both preschool and elementary school settings.
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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.
Latest Presentations
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Designated & Integrated ELD: Using Language Functions as a Bridge
Are you struggling to design a student-responsive Designated ELD that builds upon what students are learning in Spanish?
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Strengthening Kindergarten to Improve Children’s PreK-3rd Grade Experiences (Campaign for Grade-Level Reading)
Laura Bornfreund of New America asks panelists what a well-aligned, joyful, and developmentally informed PreK through third continuum means for dual language learners.
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Following the Science: Bilingualism as an Asset Supporting Early Brain Development (Campaign for Grade-Level Reading)
Recently, Early Learning Nation Magazine has highlighted bilingualism, contributing to the conversation around how we should view it.
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Lessons from the Field – Kindergarten As a Sturdy Bridge: Transforming the Kindergarten Year
Laying the path for early school success requires a sturdy bridge between the early years and the early grades.
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EDSOURCE Roundtable: Best Practices for Teaching English Learners How to Read
The roundtable, titled “How should we teach reading to English Learners?”
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Strengthening Family Partnerships to Promote Bilingual Pride at Home and in the Classroom (La Cosecha 2023 Annual Conference)
This workshop offers effective practices and strategies to build family partnership at your sites through an assets-based approach.