Partnerships

Playing well with others

Early talk leads to all kinds of positive child outcomes. But to make it happen, we need great collaboration.

That’s why we build partnerships and crosswalks with organizations across the early childhood industry: to ensure LENA fits within your uniquely layered system of support to families, children, and educators.

National Crosswalks

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Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP©)

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Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA)

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FSU’s 10 Components of Quality Care

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LENA Grow and TS GOLD® Implementation Guide

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The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®)

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The Head Start Performance Standards and Early Learning Outcomes

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The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children

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ZERO TO THREE Critical Competencies™

State Crosswalks

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Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards

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Quality Counts California

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Colorado Shines

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Indiana Early Learning Standards

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New Mexico Florecer Strategic Plan

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North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development

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Texas Rising Star

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Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards

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Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards

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The Early Learning Guidelines: Nebraska’s Birth to Five Learning and Development Standards

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Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards, Birth to Kindergarten

Research Clearinghouses

Oklahoma Clearinghouse for Early Childhood Success

The Oklahoma Clearinghouse for Early Childhood Success is committed to continually advancing the definition of quality in early child care and education.

North Carolina Smart Solutions

Smart Solutions is a catalog of effective programs that support children prenatal through five, their teachers, caregivers, and communities.

Bright Start TN

The Bright Start TN Clearinghouse is a curated collection of evidence-backed and promising strategies which align to the Bright Start TN goals.

National Partnerships

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Whether you’re ready to implement LENA Grow, build a partnership, or just learn more, we’d love to connect.