Description:
The program focuses on a single, straightforward, proven solution to accelerating brain growth, boosting social-emotional development, and increasing kindergarten readiness.
That solution: Giving early childhood educators the tools they need to improve language environments equitably and to truly connect with each and every child in their care.
In just five weeks of LENA Grow (or two stackable five-week sequences), educators renew the energy, dedication, and pride with which they approach the profession, appreciating more than ever just how critical a role they play in children’s lives.
The coaching and feedback loop leads to an increase in interaction and a heightened sense of connectedness with the children. In turn, the children gain all the short- and long-term benefits associated with increased conversational turns. That’s according to a rapidly growing body of peer-reviewed research and independent evaluations.
Primary Role of Program in Early Childhood Systems:
System Coordination
Service Area(s):
Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Pitkin
Population(s) Served:
Prenatal, Newborn, Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Outcome-Based Activities The Program/Initiative Provides:
Settings and practices promote strong relationships, social and emotional development, appropriate nutrition and physical activity
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Children with special health, behavioral or developmental needs receive individualized services and supports
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Education, coaching and ongoing training exist for caregivers, teachers and other professionals
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Formal and informal care environments and education practices reach the highest levels of quality
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Children, including those with high needs, receive timely, comprehensive and affordable academic services and transition supports
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Program evaluates effectiveness of activities and services:
Yes
Outcomes access, quality and equity
Family Support & Education
Access
- Family engagement and leadership opportunities exist within programs, schools and communities
- Services and supports promote the well-being and resiliency of parents and caregivers
- Family friendly policies and practices exist in the workplace
- Comprehensive health coverage and services are consistently utilized by pregnant women and children
- Comprehensive health coverage and services are consistently utilized by pregnant women and children
- Integrated and preventive maternal and child physical, behavioral and oral health services are available
- All settings promote mental health and well-being through early identification, consultation and treatment
- All settings promote mental health and well-being through early identification, consultation and treatment
- All settings promote mental health and well-being through early identification, consultation and treatment
- Education, coaching and ongoing training exist for caregivers, teachers and other professionals
- Education, coaching and ongoing training exist for caregivers, teachers and other professionals
- Learning experiences and environments are high quality, developmentally appropriate and affordable
Quality
- Family knowledge and capacity support children’s healthy development and learning
- Families advocate for high quality comprehensive services and supports that lead to future success
- All health care providers, including mental health, deliver coordinated, family focused care
- Settings and practices promote strong relationships, social and emotional development, appropriate nutrition and physical activity
- Formal and informal care environments and education practices reach the highest levels of quality
- Adults understand and support children’s learning and development, including social and emotional
- All settings provide effective transitions across and within programs, schools and systems
Equity
- Education, employment, housing, financial and legal supports contribute to family economic security
- Families, including those with high needs, experience timely and coordinated services and supports
- Families have the ability to plan the number and timing of their children
- All environments are safe, free of toxins, have affordable foods and offer physical activity
- Children with special health, behavioral or developmental needs receive individualized services and supports
- Children, including those with high needs, receive timely, comprehensive and affordable academic services and transition supports
- All children are ready for school and achieving by 3rd grade regardless of ability, race, place, income, language and culture
