Hartford Talks

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Hartford Talks is a free citywide program that works with babies from birth-5 years old to help build lifetime literacy.
For more information contact Magdalene Garcia 860-757-9537 or email Magdalene.Garcia@hartford.gov

LENA START

LENA Start is FREE! The 10-week program includes:  

  • Use of LENA technology during the program 
  • Clear, entertaining lessons featuring videos and hands-on activities 
  • Take-home parent materials 
  • Easy-to-use Talking Tips to build conversations with your child every day 
  • Sharing with other parents of young children 
  • A free children’s book each week 
  • Weekly incentives and prizes

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LENA GROW

LENA Grow couples LENA’s “talk pedometer” technology with weekly coaching sessions to bring those improved outcomes to fruition — in both the short and long term.

With LENA Grow, every level of the early childhood workforce collaborates more effectively and achieves positive results within months:

  • Teachers deepen their focus on each child’s individual classroom experience.
  • Coaches use data and resources to leverage strengths in teacher practice.
  • Leaders track progress on quality improvement.

Click Here To Download LENA Grow Implementation Application (English)(DOCX, 117KB) / LENA Grow Implementation Application (Spanish)(DOCX, 121KB)

WORD COUNT

LENA Home supports home visitors working with parents of children ages 0-3

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