Duration: 1 hour, 7 minutes
Status: Now available on demand
How can early educators ensure that all children receive the responsive interactions that support school success—regardless of background, identity, or ability?
In this recorded webinar, leaders from LENA and Trust for Learning explore how to define, measure, and improve classroom equity. Drawing on Trust for Learning’s Ideal Learning Principles and LENA Grow’s technology-driven coaching model, the session offers strategies for customizing support to meet each child where they are.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of equity in early childhood settings and practical tools for supporting teachers, centers, districts, and communities in fostering inclusive and high-quality classroom environments.
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Panelists:
Ellen Roche
Program Director, Trust for Learning
With experience spanning Montessori classrooms to strategy firms, Ellen brings deep insight into progressive education, curriculum development, and equity-focused initiatives.
Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka
Chief Research Innovation Officer, HighScope Educational Research Foundation
Dr. Iruka leads efforts to advance evidence-based policies and practices that support diverse learners, particularly low-income and Black children, through family-centered and early education systems.
Lauren Cooper
Customer Implementation & Success Coordinator, LENA
A certified Speech Language Pathologist, Lauren supports LENA Grow implementations using her background in Early Intervention, Head Start, and communication sciences.