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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Alignment & Articulation Tool

A tool that promotes reflection and cross-grade level discussion amongst teachers to encourage school-wide alignment and articulation.

Classroom Tools

Making Cross Language Connections

A resource for students working with multilingual children that discusses cross-language connections.

Classroom Tools

Oral Language Analysis for Designated ELD

The Oral Language Analysis strategy provides teachers an opportunity to record student learning and language production, and then analyze their language to determine a series of lessons or steppingstones to be adddressed during Designated ELD.

Classroom Tools

Promoting a Sense of Identity

Supports teachers by providing ways they can work with families to promote children's proud sense of identity, connection to home culture and heritage, plus respect for diversity.

Classroom Tools

Latest Presentations

Ways to Ensure English Learners Benefit from the Science of Reading

SEAL and New America convened a distinguished panel of experts from across the nation to delve into the critical relationship between the Science of Reading and English Learners.

Aligning Science of Reading Policies with the Needs of English Learners

On February 8, New America and SEAL will co-hosted a webinar that unpacked the relationship between the Science of Reading and ELs, including the misconceptions about this much debated topic and its impact on students identified as ELs and dual language programs. The first panel of experts discussed the policy implications of the Science of Reading for ELs, and the second panel featured state, district and instructional leaders at the forefront of Science of Reading implementation.

Strengthening Family Partnerships to Promote Bilingual Pride at Home and in the Classroom(CABE 2024)

This workshop offers effective practices and strategies to build family partnerships that foster strong community engagement and empower families to take an active role in students’ learning.

Taller para familias – Promoviendo el bilingüismo: Compartiendo nuestras historias (CABE 2024)

Este taller le proveerá herramientas, y estrategias sobre cómo promover el bilingüismo en casa usando las mejores prácticas basadas en la investigación del modelo SEAL

Supporting Bilingualism in Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (CABE 2024)

This session will explore current research on meeting the needs of young DLLs, particularly in the area of oral language development in both their home language and English.

Leading for Equity: The Power of Dual Language Programs (CABE 2024)

Dual language programs are a transformative resource to create equitable classrooms that multilingual students deserve.