Welcome to OWL! We are excited that you are here to join the conversation. OWL transforms classes around the world, inspiring and motivating students and supporting teachers just like you to create their dream learning spaces. We offer In-person Trainings, Virtual Trainings and Resources that will provide you with new, innovative ideas and strategies.
Our signature event is our Summer Bootcamp. A week-long, transformational experience that will leave a long-lasting impact on your teaching.
West Coast Bootcamp, June 23-June 27, 2025
East Coast Bootcamp, August 4-8, 2025
Our goal is transformation and support, working together to establish classroom environments where learners are empowered and engaged. Our fun, interactive, and informative workshops are for any educator interested in student-directed, proficiency-based instruction. It is a dynamic environment where concepts are applied through interactive, hands-on activities and collaborations. We strive to build on the trainings and create a sustainable professional development partnership with you and your program to provide the best possible support on your journey with best practices. Fill out our Services Request form to see what we have to offer, including Workshop Training Series, Curriculum Development, District Implementation, Customized Online Implementation and more.
The OWL community has been growing since 2010 and is made up of dedicated educators working to implement techniques and strategies that elicit student-production and high levels of engagement in learning environments. We believe in movement, immersion and an emphasis on the importance of creating community and building relationships in the classroom. The OWL techniques and strategies align with the National and World Readiness Standards, ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the Common Core Standards, IB and AP programs. We invite you to spend some time on our site, review the Resources, and learn more about us and how you can get involved!
Join one of our OWL-hosted virtual or in-person events, or bring us to you! Fill out our Services Request to start your journey with us.
OWL workshops reflect the values of student-centered classrooms and high engagement. Students feel empowered to guide their learning and become active participants and leaders. By building community in a proficiency-based environment, students move forward in their language as teachers create spaces for acquisition. We explore the vital role that literacy plays in language development as students learn to interact with both their peers and the text.
Take part in a typical day and see students and teachers in action in this OWL Visitation Days and Proficiency & Engagement Training, Thursday-Saturday, January 9-11, 2025. Participants will spend time in student-centered, proficiency-based classes observing and reflecting on strategies and techniques for a variety of levels. See how movement, pairings and groupings, speaking and (more…)
