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Learn with LENA

Free courses for educators!

Backed by 20+ years of research and hundreds of partnerships implementing LENA programs to improve child outcomes, we’ve learned a lot about how adult-child interactions impact every facet of child development. And we have a host of proven strategies to help educators increase interactions and support better outcomes for children in their care. 

Our online courses provide valuable continuing education opportunities for early childhood educators — and whether you’re currently a LENA participant or just interested in how it works, they’re free for everyone.

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How Interactions Build Futures

Everyday conversations between adults and young children are powerful. For children ages 0-5, they shape brain development, build relationships, and lay the foundation for all learning. In this course, you’ll discover why conversational turns matter and how simple interactions set the stage for lifelong outcomes.
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Getting Infants Talking

Explore why conversational turns matter, see eye-opening data from early education settings, and get practical strategies for creating language-rich environments.

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Talking With Toddlers

Everyday conversations between adults and young children are powerful. For children ages 0-5, they shape brain development, build relationships, and lay the foundation for all learning. In this course, you’ll discover why conversational turns matter and how simple interactions set the stage for lifelong outcomes.

Coming soon!

An adult woman and a young girl read a book together, both smiling. Colorful speech bubbles are above their heads, and the background is purple.

Talking With Preschoolers

Everyday conversations between adults and young children are powerful. For children ages 0-5, they shape brain development, build relationships, and lay the foundation for all learning. In this course, you’ll discover why conversational turns matter and how simple interactions set the stage for lifelong outcomes.

Coming soon!

How Interactions Build Futures

Everyday conversations between adults and young children are powerful. For children ages 0-5, they shape brain development, build relationships, and lay the foundation for all learning. In this course, you’ll discover why conversational turns matter and how simple interactions set the stage for lifelong outcomes.

Learning Objectives

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Explain how conversational turns support early brain development and emotional growth.
 
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Identify everyday opportunities to engage children in back-and-forth interactions.

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Apply a new strategy to strengthen interactions with the children in your care.

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