Teacher Leadership & Collaboration Strategies
Popular with co-teaching teams and those who collaborate, including instructional coaches. Strong partnerships between language specialists and content area educators are essential for high quality instruction and a collaborative culture. In this course, we share strategies to deepen professional learning communities and support language specialists in modeling effective collaboration built on mutual respect.

“I definitely recommend this course! Articles we read were specific. They were a great springboard to spark thinking about our own actions but also introspections. Assignments were very connected to our readings and useful and applicable to our actual classes we teach.”

Mevlida Bulic
Middle School EL Specialist

“This course has encouraged me to have more conversations with my colleagues about my practice and specific strategies I’m using in class with our students.”

Jasna Nightingale
ESL Teacher

“I could tell a lot of thought was put into choosing the resources for this course and I really appreciated it because it can be directly applied to the classroom. It is a reasonable amount of work for a full time teacher with a family. I know our students will benefit! ”

Jen Davis
1st Grade Co-Teacher

“This course met my need to collaborate with our EL specialist to not only support her but also her students. I used to trust that she was taking care of her students and was not in need of my support since she has been working in this field so long. I realized upon setting up a meeting with her that she faces many challenges as the only EL teacher in a small 6-12 school and that she would appreciate monthly meetings to discuss ways to support her. I have booked those meetings.”

Sally-Ann L. Stukuls
Assistant Principal
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  • 1. How long will I have access to the course?
    You’ll have access for 30 days from the time of purchase/enrollment.
  • 2. Do I get a certificate for completing the course?
    Yes! You’ll receive a certificate for 15 PD hours directly from Confianza upon successful completion of the course. Our courses are approved by MA DESE and RIDE ECN for 15 SEI PDP/PLU hours for continuing education.
  • 3. What is the format of the course?
    The entire course is asynchronous, on-demand so you can start, stop and finish on on your own time—unless you're taking it with your team.
  • 1. How long will I have access to the course?
    You’ll have access for 90 days and will receive a reminder 15 days before your access ends.
  • 2. Do I get a certificate for completing the course?
    Yes! You’ll receive a certificate for 15 PD hours directly from Confianza upon successful completion of the course. Our courses are approved by MA DESE and RIDE ECN for 15 SEI PDP/PLU hours for continuing education.
  • 3. What is the format of the course?
    The entire course is asynchronous, on-demand so you can start, stop and finish on on your own time—unless you're taking it with your team.
Hi! I'm Sarah B. Ottow, your coach, guide-on-the-side, and author of The Language Lens for Content Classrooms.

No matter where you’re starting from, this course gives you the practical tools, proven strategies, and expert guidance you need to move forward with confidence. As a career-long teacher and instructional leader, I’ve been where you are, and I know what it takes to turn challenges into breakthroughs. Designed to be clear, actionable, and easy to follow, this course isn’t just about learning—it’s about transforming knowledge into real results. Join today and start building the progress you’ve been looking for!

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Learning Objectives:

Examine belief systems and research-based practices for serving culturally and linguistically diverse students

Explore research-based strategies for teacher leadership and ambassadorship

Ensure proactive collaboration and partnership between specialists and general education teachers

Implement collaborative protocols for connecting teachers around teaching and learning

Apply and share new strategies through fieldwork assignments and a personalized Action Cycle

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