Duration: 59 minutes
Status: Now available on demand
As child care centers began reopening in the wake of COVID-19, providers faced new challenges in supporting young children’s academic and social development under evolving safety guidelines. In this recorded webinar, child care leaders from three states share their experiences navigating these changes and adapting their practices to maintain strong, supportive learning environments.
We also explore data collected from LENA’s network of partners across settings and discuss how early childhood programs can continue to adapt while preserving the quality of adult-child interactions.
Panelists:
Dr. Cindy Jurie
Director of Research & Special Projects, Dr. Jurie brings 30+ years of experience in early care across a variety of roles, from infant teacher to program director and higher ed faculty. Her work focuses on infant/toddler quality, early literacy interventions, and mental health supports for early educators.
Sara Malphrus
Instructional Support Coach at the Phoebe Family Tree in Albany, GA, Sara has taught in toddler classrooms for over two decades. A champion of language development, she has integrated ASL and multilingual approaches into her teaching and led her center’s participation in the LENA Grow program.
Amber Bilby
Founder and owner of Amber’s Kids, LLC, Amber has led the program since 2010 and serves as a strong advocate for family child care providers. She is the former president of the Colorado Association of Family Child Care and an active leader within the Jefferson County Child Care Association.