Language is the medium through which reading comprehension occurs, and a student’s command of expressive and academic language is one of the strongest predictors of reading success. Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time: 12–12:30 p.m. PT / 3–3:30 p.m. ET This 30-minute Leading Together webinar examines how oral language development, including syntax, vocabulary depth, and discourse structure, underpins the ability to construct meaning from complex texts. Particular attention i

Voices from the QTEL Summer Institute The 2026 QTEL Summer Institute in Santa Cruz brought together educators and leaders committed to creating rigorous, meaningful learning opportunities for multilingual students through high-challenge, high-support instruction. In this issue, we’re highlighting reflections from participants themselves—the moments, conversations, and learning experiences that made the institute impactful, and the ideas and commitments educators are carrying

In this 30-minute webinar, we will explore how writing about content, in students’ own voices and in the language of each discipline, building and honing the skills that complex texts demand. We offer practical strategies for K–12 classrooms and content areas throughout. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 12–12:30 p.m. PT / 3–3:30 p.m. ET Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are not separate skills. They are part of the same language system, and they grow stronger toget

School's Out for Summer! Congratulations on making it through another school year! As you move into vacation mode, we encourage you to celebrate your wins and to focus on doing things that will help you recharge. If you need a good beach read, we recommend the second edition of Amplifying the Curriculum: Designing Quality Learning Opportunities for Multilingual Learners, edited by Aída Walqui, George C. Bunch, and Peggy Mueller. This book focuses on how educators can design l

Explore how schools can support newcomer English Learners through integrated, simultaneous language and content instruction, and preview how QTEL Summer Institutes deepen this work through sustained professional learning. Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 12–12:30 p.m. PT / 3–3:30 p.m. ET As newcomer populations grow nationwide, schools are challenged to move beyond remediation-focused approaches toward models that integrate language development with rigorous content learnin

End of Year Reflections Metacognition, or thinking about thinking, helps all people take control of their own learning. By offering space for reflection, we create an opportunity for ourselves, our teams, and our students to better understand not only what we learn, but also how we learn. This allows us to replicate successful learning methods in the future. In this issue, we recommend a few ways that you can invite yourself, your students, and/or your school team to reflect