A woman in a pink shirt smiles as she interacts with a toddler holding a white cup in a colorful playroom filled with toys and shelves. Another child is partially visible on the right.

Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA)

LENA Grow is a practice-based professional development program that helps teachers equitably improve classroom language environments, complementing DECA’s protective factors.

Free Webinar: Redesigning Support for New Teachers

What if the key to a stronger early childhood workforce isn’t just better hiring — it’s better beginnings?
New research from LENA, in partnership with Porter-Leath in Tennessee, reveals that the first months of a teacher’s career are pivotal — not just for retention, but for informing quality, confidence, and long-term growth.
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June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET

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