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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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Dual Language Learners in Transitional Kindergarten

California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) multi-year expansion is a historic investment to expand access to early learning programs for every 4-year-old in the state. Alongside other early learning and care programs in the mixed-delivery Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) system, TK aims to provide young learners with the foundational experiences they need to thrive as they enter kindergarten and beyond. The following article showcases the impactful work taking place across California school districts—from university partnerships that support bilingual TK educators to the growth of dual language immersion (DLI) programs, and the creation of inclusive, welcoming environments for all children.

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SEAL Overview Impact Report

SEAL’s Overview Impact Report showcases our mission, reach, and lasting influence on multilingual learners. Explore our story, see our statewide impact, learn how our pedagogy centers English Learners, and discover key lessons from our work with schools and communities.

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Key Lessons from Over a Decade of Impact

When schools center language, culture, and community, English Learners don’t just succeed—they thrive. We’ve identified eight key lessons about what it truly takes to create schools where multilingual learners flourish. Download to read more about these key lessons.

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SEAL's 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices

Our 11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices equip educators to create rigorous, joyful, and language-rich classrooms where every student succeeds. By integrating students’ linguistic and cultural assets, SEAL fosters a learning environment that values home languages and empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential.

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Latest Presentations

Designated and Integrated ELD: Using Language Functions as a Bridge (CABE 2024)

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

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

Elevando las Expectativas: Proporcionándole a cada estudiante un camino hacia el multilingüismo (Spanish webinar)

“Raise the Bar: Lead the World” is the U.S.

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.