Duration: 59 minutes
Status: Now available on demand
What keeps great early childhood educators in the classroom—especially during times of high stress and uncertainty? In this recorded webinar, panelists share how LENA Grow has helped transform classrooms into more joyful, connected, and supportive environments.
By centering on high-quality interactions, LENA Grow offers teachers, coaches, and administrators tools to improve classroom dynamics, reduce behavioral challenges, and increase educator satisfaction. Panelists reflect on the impact of implementing the program during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s helped restore a sense of purpose and connection in their work.
Key takeaways:
- How LENA Grow aligns with multiple developmental goals (social-emotional, behavioral, and language)
- Inclusive strategies for increasing quality interactions with individual children
- Real-world stories of fast, observable impact—often within a week
- The long-term benefits of positive reinforcement for staff morale and retention
Panelists:
Stacy Petty
Director, Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Council (CO)
Sandy Stolze
Coach, Marathon County Child Development Agency (WI)
Judy Berdan
Teacher, Marathon County Child Development Agency (WI)
Colleen Haddad
LENA Advisor for Child Care Strategy
🔄 This webinar is part two of a two-part series on building professionalism among early childhood educators. Stream part one here.