Duration: 55 minutes
Status: Now available on demand

“The relationships between the teachers and children have changed. Because of being aware. Because of the data.”
That’s how instructional coach Jill Carroll sums up the impact of LENA Grow at Pasco County Schools.

One of the largest public school districts in the U.S., Pasco County Schools implemented LENA Grow in 2023 across Head Start, Early Head Start, and VPK classrooms. This webinar explores the transformative effects of the program through the lens of administrators and coaches on the ground.

Learn how the district has used LENA data to improve teacher-child interactions, enhance family engagement, and boost teacher satisfaction—and how these outcomes connect to CLASS scores and funding priorities.

Attendees will learn:

• Why Pasco County Schools chose to implement LENA Grow
• How the program was introduced and scaled across early childhood classrooms
• The measurable effects on relationships, engagement, and instructional quality
• What data revealed about conversational turns and classroom environments

Panelists:

Joanna Airall
Partner Development Specialist, LENA
Supports district partnerships and program implementation across the U.S.

Vicki Wolin
Director of Early Childhood Programs, Pasco County Schools
Leads district-wide early childhood strategy, programming, and family initiatives.

Jill Carroll
Instructional Coach, Pasco County Schools
Works directly with educators to improve instructional practices and foster strong teacher-child relationships using LENA Grow.