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LENA Webinars
Research Webinars
2018: The Year of the Conversational Turn
Three studies published this year have shown the relationship between conversational turns and brain development. Join us for a discussion with the lead researchers, Drs. Jill Gilkerson and Rachel Romeo, moderated by Shannon Rudisill of the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative. 
Beyond the 30 Million Word Gap: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Romeo
Join LENA's president, Dr. Steve Hannon, as he hosts a conversation with Dr. Rachel Romeo, lead author on a study from Harvard and MIT that sheds light into the underlying neural mechanism that makes conversational turns so critical for brain development. 
Program Webinars
Introduction to LENA Grow
Find out how LENA Grow is helping teachers to increase talk and interactive conversations in early childhood classrooms, and learn about the impacts we've seen with the program so far. Hear what teachers and coaches participating across the country are saying about the program! 
Introduction to LENA Start
Join us to learn more about the effectiveness and ease of implementation of LENA Start, a parent group model designed to support increased early language development and interaction. 
How to Implement LENA Start with Parents Younger than 20
In this webinar, we'll discuss how to implement LENA Start with groups of teenage parents. We'll examine the unique challenges and opportunities that come with serving this age range. Two experienced panelists will share their learnings, walking us through best practices and solutions to common obstacles.
Introduction to LENA Home
Learn about LENA Home, an add-on to existing home visiting programs that combines a flexible, research-based curriculum with evidence-based feedback from LENA technology. Find out how LENA is helping parents and home visitors collaborate to improve children's language environments. 
Introduction to LENA SP
Learn more about LENA SP, a tool for researchers, clinicians, language professionals, and others who need detailed, scientifically reliable speech-language measurements of children 2 months to 48 months old. 
Special Topics
Using LENA to Strengthen Your Head Start Program and Recompetition Grant Application
Together with LENA, Head Start programs are making measurable improvements in their children’s language outcomes at the age when it matters most. Join us for a short presentation and Q&A on LENA and our easy-to-launch programs for parents, teachers, and home visitors. 
Building Classroom Quality Through Language
Learn about how organizations can support teachers in building classroom quality through interactive language, featuring guest presenter Sarah Hadden from Teachstone. We'll discuss why classroom language matters, where we stand, and the challenges and opportunities associated with increasing interactions. 
Maximizing Coaching Sessions with LENA Grow Data
How do we support teachers in making strong connections between data and action? Join us as we talk through the insights embedded in LENA metrics and strategies for using them to foster a strengths-based dialogue with teachers that builds enthusiasm for classroom talk. 
Field notes: LENA Start implementers on building community partnerships
Forming partnerships is one of the most effective ways to supercharge your program’s reach and impact. In this webinar, hear from a panel of representatives from LENA Start sites on how they’ve identified and engaged key partners. 