Checklist: Ready for LENA Grow

Getting started with LENA Grow is exciting! You will ensure your program has the smoothest launch by following the checklist below:

1. Introduce LENA Grow to staff

~1 month before first LENA Day

Site Manager

Talk to teachers about the program at a staff meeting, one on ones, or through email. Make it fun!

For sample language, flyers and meeting resources, see: Introducing LENA Grow to your site

2. LENA Online set up

~3 weeks before first LENA Day.

Allow at least 2 weeks for shipping of room kits.

Site Manager

1. Create LENA Online account.

Site managers will receive an email to set up their account.

2. Add each classroom to LENA Online

Select Site
Click "Add group" button and follow steps to create group.

3. Add teachers to classroom group

Teacher name
Teacher email*
*It's important this information is correct because teachers will get an email to set up the app as soon as they are added to LENA Online.
You can enter a coach if there is one or leave it blank.

4. Request room kits.

Go to the "Room Kit Request" tab.
You will need to know:
- Number of children
- Age range of children
- Language preference
- Shipping address
Room kits contain devices, dock, vests, and program materials.
Allow 2 weeks for delivery.

3. Teacher app set up

~2 weeks before first LENA Day.

Teachers

Site Manager

Once teachers are added to LENA Online, they will automatically receive an email to set up the app.

Check in with each teacher to make sure they have a phone or tablet to use.
Ensure each teacher can download the app. Check here for support.
Ensure each teacher can login. Check here for support.

4. Teacher Orientation (in App)

~2 weeks before first LENA Day.

Teachers

Site Manager

Support accountability by making sure teachers have time to complete Orientation. This is a required part of LENA Grow.

Site Managers will receive weekly update emails on Fridays that help them keep track of activity. The emails show:

⚡Action items:

Teachers who have not yet completed their app activity (orientation/session).

🎉Celebration items: Teachers/classrooms that have met goals or reached benchmarks.

5. Introduce LENA Grow to families

~2 weeks before first LENA Day.

Site Manager

Teachers

Once teachers have completed Orientation:

Share information with families. Use the family website.
Put up the "We're doing LENA Grow" flyer.
Share the LENA Grow Overview slides.
Be available to answer questions.

6. Consent families

~1-2 weeks before first LENA Day.

Site Manager

Teachers

Forms and instructions in the Consent Process article.

Print enough consent forms to send home for each child in each class.
Pick a "date to return by" (~3 school days).
Check in with teachers and families as you go.

7. LENA Enrollment

~1 week before first LENA Day.

Teachers

Site Manager

Teachers add each child to the app before the first LENA Day.

Follow instructions in the app
Teachers will enter each child's name to enroll them.
Children may be added with first name and last initial or initials only if preferred.

8. Unpack Room kits

Upon arrival (~1 week before first LENA Day).

Teachers

Site Managers

Each room kit will be labeled with the name of the classroom it goes with.

Bring the room kit to the correct classroom.
Along with teacher, unpack and review contents.
Scan QR code provided for specific instructions for setting up the dock.