A facilitated, applied book study that supports educators and teams in designing instruction through a Language Lens™—with live support and structured guidance for implementation.
Access for All Through
a Language Lens™
applied book study course
PRIVATE COURSE OPTIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS WITH SARAH OTTOW, THE AUTHOR OF THE LANGUAGE LENS FOR CONTENT CLASSROOMS
Educators across the country and globe use the Language Lens to strengthen instruction for multilingual learners and all students.
— Liz cook, literacy specialist
"The book was excellent, the assignments were manageable and interesting, and the work with students is important, accessible, easy to implement, and effective. my colleagues and I were inspired to create goals together, to put our ideas into action. This is one of the best professional development experiences I have taken. Thank you!"
➡️ K-12 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders
➡️ Anyone who supports multilingual learners (MLs) and wants to integrate high-impact language and literacy strategies
➡️ Schools and districts looking for structured PD led by an expert, designed for student impact right away
Who This Book Study is For
Designed for any educator who wants to teach through a Language Lens — not just language specialists,
ESL/ENL/ML/ESOL teachers!
— Tim Boals, WIDA Founder
“Putting on a ‘language lens’ is like giving students superpowers. These practical ideas transform classrooms into interactive, language-rich spaces where students use language with purpose and confidence.”
✔ 1 or 4 live, interactive Zoom sessions led by Sarah Ottow, highlighting Language Lens practices
✔ Practical, actionable takeaways your team can apply right away
✔ Structured reflection and planning for classroom implementation in a Professional Learning Community structure
✔ Confianza tools integrated into each session
✔ Designed for team-based learning and shared application
✔ Downloadable workbook to support reflection and next steps
What You’ll Get
for teams ready for a shared language + approach
Course objectives
By the end of this book study, participants will:
🌟 Adopt a Language Lens™ that brings clarity, intention, and equity to everyday instruction.
🌟 Recognize student strengths and design support that honors multilingual learners and academic language learners alike.
🌟 Implement high-impact strategies that increase access without lowering rigor.
🌟 Cultivate language-rich learning spaces, where students have frequent opportunities to think and communicate about grade-level content.
🌟 Build coherence across teams, using shared tools that strengthen schoolwide practices.
🌟 Leave with confidence and a plan, ready to continue this work in their own classrooms or leadership roles.
— Julia Jeffers, EL Coordinator/Coach
“The Language Lens is clear, practical, and full of tools I can apply right away. When I’m coaching a teacher, I can always find exactly what I need. This is the kind of professional development schools need.”
BONUS WORKSHOP
In this bonus workshop with Sarah Ottow, explore three practical ways to create the conditions for greater student ownership by making learning, language, and success more visible.
You’ll consider how to:
- Teach Students Structures To Track Their Own Learning
- Track Cognitive Engagement Through Language Use
- Build In Opportunities For Student Reflection And Goal-Setting
Creating the Conditions for Student Ownership Through the Language Lens™
Learn with Guided Facilitation with the Author – Get guided insights from Sarah through live teaching and applied tools to transfer learning to practice immediately.
Make It Work for You – Whether you’re new to supporting language learners or experienced, this applied book study meets you where you are.
Boost Your Confidence – Walk away with clear, actionable steps to strengthen your instructional approach.
Time-Saving & Impactful – No fluff, just practical strategies you can use right away, school-wide.
Why Schools and Teams Choose This Experience
— Lori Sutton, Special Education/Student Support Director
“Thank you for the fabulous sessions, online modules, and numerous resources including your text, The Language Lens for Content Classrooms. Your consultation model is comprehensive and excellently delivered. I have learned so much. I greatly appreciate you and the time and efforts you have provided to our group on your continued journey in support of equity.”
Available for School/District Teams for 2026-2027
Access for All Through a Language Lens live book study
Team Access includes BONUS Team Launch Kit
THIS COURSE IS EQUAL TO 15 PD HOURS
Designed for educators and teams seeking structured, shared professional learning that leads to real classroom application and student impact.
Self-Directed License OR Team License
— Lauren Carroll, English learner Educator
WHO TOOK PART IN A LIVE LAUNCH TEAM BOOK STUDY WITH AUTHOR SARAH OTTOW
"I highly recommend the book study! It was great to spend time listening to other educators who are grappling with the same challenge of making learning accessible to all students. I liked working both in full group and also in breakout rooms."
