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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.
Creating Elementary Classrooms Where Multilingual Learners With Disabilities Thrive
SEAL’s practical, research-informed guide offers educators and school leaders strategies to strengthen instruction and support for multilingual learners with disabilities.
Creating Elementary Classrooms Where Multilingual Learners With Disabilities Thrive
SEAL’s practical, research-informed guide offers educators and school leaders strategies to strengthen instruction and support for multilingual learners with disabilities.
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.
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.
SEAL Videos
SEAL Preschool Environment & Families
Preschool “Insects” theme integrating language development/science content in a bilingual class.
SEAL Call to Action
Importance of dual language education in California’s new era. (Spanish subtitles)
Parts I and II: A History of Bilingual Education in California
Dr. Laurie Olsen provides an overview of the history of Bilingual/English Learner education in CA.
Preschool Thematic Unit - Redwood City
An integrated thematic “Farm” unit implemented in a bilingual preschool classroom.
Persona Dolls
This SEAL video illustrates the power of language and literacy through persona dolls.
Preschool Families
Preschool “Insects” theme integrating language development/science content in a bilingual class.
SEAL Partner Resources
Access resources from SEAL partners to support your students in the classroom and at home.
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.
SEAL + CAST: Exploring the Intersections of UDL & Support for Multilingual Learners
CAST is partnering with schools who are currently applying the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) approach to support multilingual learners to explore how the UDL guidelines and the SEAL approach can intersect to best support the needs of multilingual learners.
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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.
