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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.
Effective ELD in California's Dual Language Programs
9 Ways to Support Your Child’s Bilingualism
This resource offers nine simple ways families can support their child’s bilingual development at home (available in English and Spanish).
SEAL Pilot Research Report
Final analysis of SEAL with a focus on SEAL students as a group by Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Ph.D.
SEAL Videos
Bilingualism: An Educators’ Perspective
Benfits of bilingual/dual language education through perspective of educators. (Spanish captions)
Complex Oral Language
SEAL strategies to develop & produce rich, complex & beautiful language, in home language & English.
Bilingualism: Through the Eyes of a Student
Benefits of bilingual & dual language education through the eyes of students. (Spanish subtitles)
Comprehensive Change Model
Four components of SEAL as a Comprehensive Change Model as it relates to the California EL Roadmap.
Bilingual/Dual Language Education - Families
Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education (Spanish with English subtitles)
Bilingual Writing: Assessment and Instruction 3rd grade
Depicts what Dual Language teachers need to consider as they analyze/assess student writing holistically
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
English Learner Success Forum: Curriculum Adoption Toolkits
English Learner Success Forum Curriculum Adoption Toolkits are designed to help education leaders—district administrators, curriculum committees, and school boards—select and implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that are inclusive and linguistically responsive. This step-by-step resource ensures multilingual learners are considered at every stage of the adoption process.
OELA: Dual Language Immersion Playbooks
OELA resource for states, districts, schools, families, and communities, emphasizing equitable access for English learners and the expansion of multilingual pathways.
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Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners Advocacy Needs and Opportunities
The report, "Closing the Education Gap For K–12 English Learners: Advocacy Needs and Opportunities," delves into the educational challenges faced by Latino English Learners (ELs). It underscores the importance of robust parental involvement, improved bilingual and asset-based educational programs, and strategic teacher recruitment and training. The document also outlines advocacy strategies for legislative changes and community engagement to secure equitable education and enhance bilingual education, reflecting on the enduring impact of the ASPIRA v. NYCBOE case.
Operationalizing High-Quality Dual Language Programs
A robust body of research indicates that dual language immersion (DLI) is the gold standard emergent bilinguals.
