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      1. LENA Library
      2. LENA Grow Sequence
      3. Wrap Up the Sequence

      Close a Group

      At the end of the sequence, follow these steps to close your group.

      ⚠️ Process all devices that contain data for this group. Do not close the group while they are still doing a LENA Day.

      1. On the group's screen, click the Close Group button.

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      2. Answer closeout questions.

      3. Certify teachers who met stated requirements.

      👉 The certification option will not be available for editing after the group is closed.

      4. Special step for programs who own their own devices: 👇

       

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      If this is a Grow 1 group, choose whether to continue to Grow 2. 

      To continue to Grow 2 now...

      If the teacher(s) and children are continuing to Grow 2 right away, click Yes, continue to convert the group.

      • All children, device assignments, teachers, coaches, and room profile will be placed in a new Grow 2 group with the same name.
      • You can manually remove children, teachers, etc. from the new group as needed. In other words, if most of the children and teachers are continuing, this is still the right choice.

      To end the group...

      If the teacher(s) and children have finished participating or are taking a substantial break during which other children will use the devices, click No, just close the group.

      • All devices will be unassigned, making them available for other children to use.
      • You can still easily convert to a future Grow 2 group within the same contract year.

      5. Click Close Group.

      The group moves to the Closed Groups Dashboard, where you can still view and print the data.

      Closing the group also makes it eligible for inclusion in your program's Impact Report.

        FAQs About Closing a LENA Grow Group

        When should I close out a LENA Grow group?

        For Grow 1 Essentials and Grow 2 Insights, Session Prep prompts the coach to close the LENA Grow group just before the final coaching session.

        For a Flex group, close the group whenever you have met your data collection objectives.

        Who is responsible for closing out a LENA Grow group?

        Typically the coach closes the group while preparing for the final coaching session.

        What do I do if my group stopped without completing the planned number of LENA Days?

        The group closeout button and form are available any time after the first LENA Day.

        Can I reopen a group after closing it?

        If you’ve accidentally closed a group mid-sequence, please contact suppport@LENA.org. We can help you re-open the group to continue the same sequence.

        If you need to open a Grow 2 group from a closed Grow 1 group, see this article for options.

        My group decided not to participate in LENA Grow and never did a LENA Day. How can I close this group?

        You will see either a Delete button or a Close button. Click to remove the group from the dashboard.