Welcome to Confianza
Professional learning that builds educator excellence in language, literacy and equity-based mindsets and practices
Online courses, workshops and other professional learning programs to help educators become skilled at enhancing language acquisition, promoting strength-based learning and building a culture of meaningful growth for all students — including English Language Learners (ELLs) and multilingual students.
Impact system-wide change with Confianza’s professional learning resources and support
You have the power to transform any classroom into a robust, flourishing learning environment fueled by rich communication, inclusive collaboration and cultural understanding.
Founder and Director Sarah Bernadette Ottow and her highly experienced and qualified team are committed to equipping educators to engage every learner to achieve success, and we will support you along the way.
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#LanguageLens
We believe that language is central to communication, cultural understanding and collaboration in any setting. What’s more, language is deeply connected to identity, power and access.
Our Language Lens™ stance is that language can include or exclude, and educators are in a critical role to reinforce the status quo/inequities or to disrupt it so that students have access to reach their potential.
At Confianza, we provide a reflective space and tools for educators to consider the language used with students, families and other educators. We promote equity of voice in the classroom — and in the broader global society.
Trusted since 2015 across 30 U.S. states and 17 countries… and counting!
“Run, don’t walk to learn with Confianza. I have been able to anticipate tricky spots and I am now able to be much more proactive.”
“I now have a toolbox of best practices to address the needs of our students and guide our teaching staff. I highly recommend and look forward to future professional learning provided by Confianza.”
“Imagine a learning environment where all students are successful; that’s what Confianza promotes, outshining all others. ”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Confianza Professional Learning Community sessions. It is one great place where we can hear what is happening in other schools, get some ideas and solve some problems. I love the hands on approach and practical and useful advice. I will miss the Confianza program when I retire!”
“Confianza has given our teams the tools they need to keep the rigor high for all students. I have seen an immediate shift in mindset as well as a sustainable shift in the way our teachers backwards plan.”