SEAL Resources

Dive into our curated collection of resources—from research to hands-on practices to engaging educational videos—brought to you by SEAL’s experts. Uncover innovative strategies and insights for how to support Multilingual Learners, and all students, in the classroom.

SEAL Resources

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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

Brief

SEAL Videos

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Bilingualism: An Educators’ Perspective

Benfits of bilingual/dual language education through perspective of educators. (Spanish captions)

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The Case for Dual Language Education

Complex Oral Language

SEAL strategies to develop & produce rich, complex & beautiful language, in home language & English.

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Embracing Early Education

Bilingualism: Through the Eyes of a Student

Benefits of bilingual & dual language education through the eyes of students. (Spanish subtitles)

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The Case for Dual Language Education

Comprehensive Change Model

Four components of SEAL as a Comprehensive Change Model as it relates to the California EL Roadmap.

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The SEAL Model
Embracing Early Education

Bilingual/Dual Language Education - Families

Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education (Spanish with English subtitles)

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The Case for Dual Language Education
Bilingual/Dual Language

Bilingual Writing: Assessment and Instruction 3rd grade

Depicts what Dual Language teachers need to consider as they analyze/assess student writing holistically

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Supporting Dual Language Practices

SEAL Partner Resources

Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home. 

Bay Area Council Economic Institute

The Economic Benefits of Multilingual Learning

A report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute explores multilingual learning among California’s youngest children and highlights benefits that improve educational outcomes, boost household incomes, and give California companies the edge needed to compete on the world stage.

Reparable Harm: Fulfilling the Unkept Promise of Educational Opportunity for California’s Long Term English Learners

Laurie Olsen, Ph.D., has worked with hundreds of teams of district and school leadership and county offices of education across California

CABE 2019 Edition: Multilingual Educator

SEAL’s Approach to Building Teacher Capacity to Support English Learners

Improving Education for Multilingual English Learner Students

Chapter 3: Multilingual Programs and Pedagogy: What Teachers and Administrators Need to Know and Do