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.

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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

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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

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Summary Research Brief

Summary of a Multiyear Evaluation Studying the Replication of the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Model

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Latest Presentations

Unlocking Potential: Nurturing reading skills and biliteracy in English Learners (GO Public Schools)

Best practices for supporting English Learners with developing as readers and writers

Effective, Integrated, and Responsive ELD for Dual Language Classrooms (La Cosecha 2023 Annual Conference)

Are you struggling to design student-responsive ELD that builds upon what students are learning in Spanish?

Promoting Bilingual Education and Supporting English Learners (More Than A Test Podcast)

At SEAL, we work to uplift the needs of English Learners and Dual Language Learners.

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?

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.

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.