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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SEAL Brief: Promising STEM Practices for ELs/EBs

The California Department of Education will soon release a new Mathematics Framework that could significantly strengthen the pipeline of underrepresented English learners/emergent bilinguals (ELs/EBs) into STEM careers

Brief

Early Literacy Development and Instruction for Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Education

Research in bilingual education points to critical characteristics of quality early childhood programs for dual language learners that include their home language and culture, fully engage their families as educational partners, and implement linguistically and culturally responsive approaches.

Report

Literature of Windows & Mirrors Bibliography

A series of wonderful books to be used in a classroom that address gender, race, economic class and family structures.

Classroom Tools

Investing in Bilingual Teachers

In the fall of 2017, the California Department of Education awarded a Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program (BTPDP) state grant to eight Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to address the bilingual teacher shortage in California.

Report

SEAL Videos

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A Dual Language Preschool Classroom

Integrated thematic “Pumpkins & Harvest” unit in a “balanced” dual language preschool class.

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Bilingual/Dual Language
Embracing Early Education

Affirming Language, Culture, & Identity

Children in early learning learn/develop best where they feel safe and a sense of belonging.

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Embracing Early Education

Asi se Dice - That's how you say it - Bilingual 2nd + 3rd Grade Classroom

Bilingual students in grades 3 & up engaged in working collaboratively in/across Spanish/English.

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Supporting Dual Language Practices
Bilingual/Dual Language

Bilingual/Dual Language Education

Benefits and research behind bilingual and dual language education.

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Bilingual/Dual Language
The Case for Dual Language Education

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

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

SEAL Partner Resources

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

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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.

Bridging California’s Bilingual Teacher Gap in Early Childhood Education

Inaugural policy brief — a thorough examination of the shortage of bilingual early childhood educators in California.

DLL Identification Guide: For CSPP Providers

Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children whose first language is a language other than English or children who are developing two or more languages, one of which may be English.