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Research

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New! — Inside Early Talk

In this report, we're excited to share never-before-seen early talk data — data we've collected on over 10,000 children annually impacted by our programs. Download PDF.

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Research Summary

Read a summary of the significant early language research studies of the last 10 years. Download PDF.

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Right from Birth

Dr. Steve Warren's white paper reviews the key evidence-based strategies at the core of LENA Start: creating joint attention and recasting child vocalizations. Download PDF.

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LENA Research Publications Bibliography

View publications and articles that have referenced LENA or LENA technology. Download PDF.

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LENA Webinars

See a full list of LENA's recorded and upcoming webinars featuring expert interviews, the latest brain and early language research, and deep dives into program implementation topics. See a complete list of webinars.

Crosswalks

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LENA Grow Alignment with CLASS

Read about LENA Grow and how it complements Teachstone’s focus on improving teacher-child interactions by aligning with CLASS Domains/Dimensions. Download PDF.

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How LENA Programs Map to Head Start’s Early Learning Outcomes

Read about how LENA programs map to Head Start’s Early Learning Outcomes. Download PDF.

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How LENA Programs Align with the Head Start PFCE Framework

Find out how LENA programs support your parent and family engagement efforts. Download PDF.

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How LENA Programs Align with the Head Start Performance Standards

See how LENA’s Programs and Assessments satisfy Head Start Performance Standards. Download PDF.

Resources

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New — Your Child’s Brain Needs Talk!

This graphic makes it as simple as can be. It distills the research into an approachable format that families can incorporate into their daily routines. Download PDF.

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Family Recruitment Guide (Includes strategies for virtual)

Access practical strategies for recruiting families to both in-person and virtual community programs. Updated with fresh guidance for 2021! Download PDF.

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The 14 Talking Tips

Download LENA’s 14 Talking Tips, research-based techniques for increasing early talk with young children. Download PDF.

Curriculum Samples

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LENA Grow Curriculum sample

Explore an interactive curriculum sample from LENA Grow. Explore Sample.

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LENA Start Curriculum sample

Explore an interactive curriculum sample from LENA Start. Explore Sample.

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LENA Home Curriculum sample

Explore an interactive curriculum sample from LENA Home. Explore Sample.

Infographics

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Infographic: Why Early Talk Matters

Learn about and share this infographic about the achievement gap and the importance of early talk. Download PDF.

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Infographic: Conversational Turns Research

Share this infographic explaining recent research on the link between conversational turns and children's brain structure, brain function, and long-term academic outcomes. Download PDF.

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