2026 QTEL SUMMER INSTITUTES
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"I loved this institute. The days passed quickly because we were engaged and interested in the tasks and theory presented."
Are you trying to offer English Learners in your schools quality opportunities to learn? Do you want to learn new ways of supporting them as they engage in activity? Does your school or district have classes with students who have a wide range of English proficiencies?
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Every summer QTEL holds professional development institutes for educators focused on the development of educator expertise to engage English Learners and all other students in deep, generative learning.
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During our summer institutes, participants experience and understand powerful models of learning which they are able to turn into school practices that cultivate global competencies and academic development for English Learners and all other students.
2026 QTEL Summer Institutes
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Date: June 22–25, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm daily*
*For credit, you must attend every day from start to finish.
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Course Offerings
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**Only available to participants who have attended previous in-person QTEL Building the Base or disciplinary institutes.
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Cost
Registration and materials: $2,500 per person for a four-day, in-person institute. Teams of 5 or more participants are $2,000 per person for a four-day, in-person institute.
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided daily.
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Mail checks made payable to “WestEd”, to:
Attn: WestEd Operating Account
P. O. Box 889001
Los Angeles, CA 90088-9001
Please reference 00C779.26.00.002 in the check memo.
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Location
Chaminade Resort and Spa
1 Chaminade Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Accommodations
Chaminade Resort and Spa
1 Chaminade Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
WestEd has a hotel block contract with The Chaminade Resort and Spa, but you may also book a different hotel of your choice. A booking link is coming soon!
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FAQs
Visit our Summer Institutes FAQs page for answers to common questions.
Cancellation Policy for Santa Cruz
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Received on or before: May 11, 2026: 100% of tuition refunded
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Received on or before: May 25, 2026: 75% of tuition refunded
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Received on or before: June 8, 2026: 50% of tuition refunded
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After June 15, 2026: We will not be able to refund tuition.
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No-Show Policy
If you fail to show up on the day of the event, you will responsible for 100% of the tuition.
AUSTIN, TX
Date: July 13-16, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm daily*
*For credit, you must attend every day from start to finish.
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Course Offerings
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Cost
Registration and materials: $2,500 per person for a four-day, in-person institute. Teams of 5 or more participants are $2,000 per person for a four-day, in-person institute.
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided daily.
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Mail checks made payable to “WestEd”, to:
Attn: WestEd Operating Account
P. O. Box 889001
Los Angeles, CA 90088-9001
Please reference 00C779.26.00.002 in the check memo.
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Location
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Ave
Austin, TX 78705
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Accommodations
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Ave
Austin, TX 78705
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WestEd has a hotel block contract with the venue, but you may also book a different hotel of your choice. Please use the booking link to reserve lodging at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center.
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FAQs
Visit our Summer Institutes FAQs page for answers to common questions.
Cancellation Policy for Austin
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Received on or before: May 18, 2026: 100% of tuition refunded
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Received on or before: June 1, 2026: 75% of tuition refunded
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Received on or before: June 22, 2026: 50% of tuition refunded
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After July 6, 2026: We will not be able to refund tuition.
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No-Show Policy
If you fail to show up on the day of the event, you will responsible for 100% of the tuition.