The Language Lens® Toolkit for Stronger Thinking + Language
the language lens® toolkit
Access the protocols, templates and resources educators use to strengthen student thinking, language, and engagement in real classrooms so all students—including multilingual learners—can access and demonstrate rigorous learning.
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The Toolkit is Launching August 2026!
Educators across the country and globe use the Language Lens to strengthen instruction for multilingual learners and all students.
— 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.”
Inside the Language Lens Toolkit for Stronger Thinking + Language
The Language Lens Toolkit brings together the core resources of the Language Lens guidebook and overall approach — tools, frameworks, and practical guides educators return to again and again as their practice evolves.
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Student discourse tools that help all learners—including multilingual learners—engage more fully and use academic language with purpose
A complete set of core resources plus focused monthly guidance to support your ongoing practice and growth of building student thinking and language
Ready-to-use protocols and templates to clarify thinking and language in instruction—so students can access and express rigorous ideas more clearly
Video examples from real teaching and learning scenarios showing how to apply the Language Lens to strengthen student responses and engagement in grade level standards and texts
Everything You Need to Apply the Language Lens in Your Classroom or Team
— 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.”
Created by Sarah B. Ottow
Sarah B. Ottow is an educator, author, and leadership coach who has supported schools and districts across the country and the world in strengthening instruction for multilingual learners and all students.
Her work focuses on helping educators lead and teach through a Language Lens so academic language becomes visible, purposeful, and accessible for every learner.
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The Language Lens® Approach for Today's Classrooms
The Language Lens™ is a transformative framework designed to help leaders and educators build thriving classrooms by fostering growth in both adults and students. Created through over two decades of field experience with tens of thousands of educators by Sarah B. Ottow, it equips educators to strengthen their own skills and confidence while meeting every student’s language and literacy needs. Rooted in research and practical strategies, the Language Lens™ supports leaders in guiding their teams to integrate language learning into all aspects of teaching, creating meaningful, lasting change at every level in today’s classrooms.
Start Using the Language Lens in Your Classroom or Team
Lean on the expertise within The Language Lens® approach.
Own professional growth to lead growth for students.
Ditch one-and-done PD for embedded support and change.
Get clear on what works with proven tools and templates.
Learn and implement on your own schedule and pace.
Get immediate access to the tools educators use to strengthen student thinking, language, and engagement.
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Educators report increased confidence for individuals and teams with stronger student engagement—especially for multilingual learners. Leaders see more alignment between PD and school goals with more clarity on what to look for and provide feedback on when observing.
What results can I expect from the toolkig?
Get full access to the Language Lens Toolkit— including the complete library, turnkey tools, and monthly just-in-time guidance — for as long as your membership is active. Join for $19/month (cancel anytime) or $179/year (12 months of access, with the option to renew). Once your membership ends, access to all content ends too.
How long do I have access to the toolkig?
The Toolkit is self-paced, so you can learn on your schedule. Most educators spend 1–2 hours a month, with the option to go deeper for planning or professional learning. Dip in for quick solutions or follow a full pathway — plus, enjoy exclusive members-only content updates from Sarah Ottow.
What’s the time commitment?
Individuals and teams can purchase the Language Lens Toolkit. You’ll get a diagnostic to meet your needs, whether you’re a teacher, coach, or leader. Credit card payments and payment plans are accepted for individual purchases, or contact us if you need a Purchase Order (PO).
Who can purchase the Toolkig?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Still have questions or ready to talk through your goals?
The Language Lens® Toolkit aligns with the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning—the nationally recognized framework guiding high-quality educator learning in the United States. These standards outline the content, processes, and conditions that ensure professional learning leads to improved teaching and student outcomes. Learn more at: standards.learningforward.org.
