Course Outline
4. Get Commitments (3 min)
After initial outreach, it’s time to connect with interested programs to share more details and finalize commitments.
Center Director Materials
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Reach back out to interested sites to set up a time to review the Site Guide. This explains program requirements and ensures sites are ready and committed to begin. |
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Included in the Site Guide are requirements for device processing, such as access to a Windows computer with USB port. If sites are processing devices, consider downloading and sending this additional document for their IT department. |
Download LENA Grow System Requirements |
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If desired, you may also customize a Site Agreement for each participating site. |
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Email Template
To help you communicate this process to center directors, use this customizable email template:
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Dear [center director name], Congratulations on taking the next step in providing LENA Grow to your teachers! [If needed, answer any questions asked in center director reply email]. LENA's Site Guide provides more detail about the benefits of LENA Grow and the responsibilities of participation. Let’s set up a time to discuss the guide together. [Include scheduling link or ask for available times]. I look forward to planning our next steps together. Best, |
After meeting, follow up to finalize their timeline and introduce their coach! Here is an example of a customizable email template to help you introduce a coach to a center director:
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Dear [center director name], I'm looking forward to providing LENA Grow at your site in the coming weeks! Let me introduce you to your LENA Grow coach, [coach name]. I've copied them here so they can follow up with you for next steps. Moving forward, please include me in your communications so I know when Teacher Orientation will be scheduled and can plan accordingly. |
Put It Into Practice
Scroll through the presentation below to see how a LENA partner uses these templates.