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The Head Start Performance Standards and Early Learning Outcomes

LENA Grow is an evidence-based professional development program that helps educators equitably improve classroom language environments in early learning settings, supporting Head Start and Early Head Start’s focus on promoting school readiness within the Guiding Principles.

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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