Duration: 56 minutes
Status: Now available on demand
The COVID-19 pandemic has left lasting impacts on early childhood development—particularly in the areas of language acquisition and social-emotional learning (SEL). As nearly half of U.S. children ages 0–5 attend child care, early educators are on the front lines of helping children recover from these setbacks.
In this recorded webinar, expert panelists explore the growing body of evidence surrounding these delays and discuss how LENA Grow is being used to help educators support children more effectively. The panel also covers tools like Teaching Strategies GOLD® and the kinds of professional development that help educators respond confidently and compassionately to emerging needs in the classroom.
Attendees will learn:
- How language and SEL delays are showing up in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- What assessment tools are being used to monitor these trends
- How LENA Grow is helping educators address these delays and boost outcomes
- What resources and supports are most valuable to today’s early learning professionals
Panelists:
Dr. Jill Gilkerson
Chief Research and Evaluation Officer, LENA
Leads research and analysis activities, including studies on language development and educator support strategies.
Nathalia Bustamante
Strategic Partnerships Manager, LENA
Facilitates collaboration between LENA and its network of implementing partners.
Dr. Nicol Russell
Vice President of Implementation Research, Teaching Strategies
Specializes in translating research into best practices for early childhood educators, including through tools like GOLD®.
Kim Kramer
Vice President, Mini University
Brings deep leadership experience in program operations and early learning outcomes.
Nilda Price
HS/EHS Director of Training, Episcopal Children’s Services
Leads training and support for Head Start and Early Head Start educators across a range of child development topics.