Gain the insights and tools you need to strengthen instruction, support multilingual learners, and create an inclusive classroom. This second edition blends research, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to help you make an immediate impact.

A Practical Guide to Teaching & Leading for Language Learners with Confidence ☀️

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— Joan Ortu, Art Teacher

"I felt like I was sitting across from the author having coffee. The book is written in such an accessible way that helped me feel like I can teach the language of my content area."

Designed for teachers, coaches, and school leaders, this guide helps you advocate for multilingual learners and strengthen instructional impact.

Hands-on strategies, tools, and real-world examples that bridge research with daily teaching and leadership practices—from trusted educator, Sarah B. Ottow.

A clear, practical framework to recognize and support the language needs of all learners, building confidence in every classroom.

See Your Students Through a Language Lens

Turn Theory into Action

Lead with Clarity & Purpose

— julia Jeffers, EL Coordinator

"When I'm working with a teacher, I can open up The Language Lens and easily find a tool, explanation, or diagram that applies to almost any situation or concern brought to my attention. This is what I need from professional development!"

Get the guidance you need—right when you need it. The Language Lens (2nd ed.) is your go-to resource for building instructional confidence and ensuring every multilingual learner thrives. Packed with practical tools, real-world examples, and easy-to-apply strategies, this ebook is designed for busy educators who want impact without the overwhelm. Start using it today and see the difference in your teaching!

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— Alex Naumann, Principal

"Through putting into practice Ottow’s ‘Language Lens’ for observing instruction, our building leaders have become stronger instructional leaders by not only being more in tune for what to look for but being able to provide impactful next steps to teachers."

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This powerful self-assessment helps you reflect on your current practices and identify strengths and growth areas using Confianza Founder Sarah B. Ottow's Language Lens® approach.

Use it to get aligned with your team, guide professional learning, or set focused goals for supporting multilingual learners.

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A teacher or support staff member seeking practical ways to plan, teach, assess and collaborate for your diverse students more effectively

An instructional coach aiming to provide high-impact support for educators and add to your toolkit to support changing demographics

A supervisor, principal or district leader looking for scalable, sustainable professional growth tools to meet the needs of today's classrooms.

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...committed to improving outcomes for multilingual learners through intentional, research-based practices that ultimately enhance learning for all students?

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— high school biology teacher

"I feel like I can be more successful in my teaching of MLLs after reading this book. Not only can I add to my repertoire of tools, I realized I already had a pretty big toolbox. One suggestion I will readily take is the concept of a study guide at the beginning of the unit with the essential questions, vocabulary and key concepts, with graphic organizers, which I find so helpful. Along with note taking guides and graphic organizers, I have started to incorporate sentence frames, and I think I will add anchor charts for each unit as well. In essence I have learned that it “is about the process of learning” and make that process visible (Ottow, p. 163)."

A teacher or support staff member seeking practical ways to plan, teach, assess and collaborate for your diverse students more effectively

An instructional coach aiming to provide high-impact support for educators and add to your toolkit to support changing demographics

A supervisor, principal or district leader looking for scalable, sustainable professional growth to meet the needs of today's classrooms.