Buffett Institute Director of Educational Practice Amy Schmidtke will appear March 5 on a free LENA webinar, "What is a Language Environment? Making Space for Every Child’s Voice."
The webinar will reveal the hidden crisis of language isolation and shows how interaction-focused language environments drive child outcomes. The conversation will feature:
- How a learning environment full of interactions can impact language isolation and other challenges in early childhood
- Stories from educators who’ve made LENA-inspired changes to enrich their language environment
- Key takeaways on how data-driven feedback empowers educators to shift daily practice, strengthen classroom culture, and support consistent, meaningful interactions
- Together, we’ll explore practical ideas for increasing teacher-child interactions to improve outcomes for children and educators alike.