Multilingual & English Learners
SESEBA
Self-Evaluation of Supports for Emergent Bilingual Acquisition
The research-backed framework to accelerate language acquisition and literacy from Pre-K through Grade 3 to help districts to support the emergent Dual Language Learners.
+
The growing gap
More students need support, but most systems aren't built to support them effectively.
22% of U.S. children are Dual Language Learners. They are 50% less likely to reach reading proficiency without proper support.
Why districts struggle
- Limited support for a growing DLL population
- Shortage of bilingual coaches and high teacher turnover
- No visibility into the classroom interactions that drive outcomes
Fixing this requires more than more content. It requires improving what happens inside the classroom.
How SESEBA solves this
Improve DLL outcomes by strengthening teacher-child interactions
for teachers
Improve instruction for Dual Language Learners
Build research-based modules designed for real classrooms Earn certifications through structured reflection and practice Analyze classroom videos with AI-powered insights Access curated strategies and coaching tools
for admins
Fix the root cause, not just the symptoms
Move beyond phonics-only approaches and address classroom interaction quality Scale coaching without needing more specialized staff Automatically generate documentation for Title III compliance Support your team with guided implementation and data review
SESEBA turns these strategies into daily practice through one unified platform.
The platform that supports continuous growth
Everything teachers and admins need to reflect, coach, and improve instruction
Based on the research-validated SESEBA framework to provide K-3 and Pre-K teachers with immediate, actionable strategies for supporting multilingual success. Developed by NIEER at Rutgers, SESEBA turns every classroom into a high-quality language-learning environment.
Built on years of research in language development and classroom practice.
MEET THE SESEBA CREATOR
Dr. Alexandra Figueras-Daniel
Assistant Research Professor and Bilingual ECE Senior Policy Specialist at Rutgers University's National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). She co-developed the Self-Evaluation of Supports for Emergent Bilingual Acquisition (SESEBA), a research-based tool for teachers of dual language learners (DLLs).
Next solution
Classroom Management & Student Engagement