UNK and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute are partnering with the Nebraska Head Start Association and seven Head Start programs across the state, including: Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska and Western Nebraska, Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Educational Service Unit 13, Educare Lincoln, Sarpy County/ESU 3 Head Start and Head Start Child and Family Development Program in central Nebraska.

The programs will implement LENA Grow, a professional development model that uses innovative “talk pedometer” technology.