An evidence-based professional development program, Learning Language and Loving It™ – The Hanen Program® for Early Childhood Educators was introduced. This program reflects Tier 1 of the Response to Intervention framework and provides training in supporting children’s social, language and literacy skills. Video examples demonstrated the strategies and their impact on teacher-child interactions. 

Eligibility: Open to speech-language pathologists consulting to classroom educators who work with young children (birth – 5 years).

1. Explain the importance of high-quality teacher-child interactions to children’s language development 
2. Describe responsive interactions strategies that facilitate interactions and children’s language learning 
3. Identify ways teachers can build meaningful interactions in small groups
4. List four adult education principles that are applied in the Learning Language and Loving It™ Program
5. Explain how Learning Language and Loving It™ reflects an effective Tier 1 program