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Early Language & Literacy

Children develop into skilled communicators and strong readers when provided with developmentally appropriate interactions, experiences, and environments in the early years. TN CCR&R Early Language and Literacy Coaches provide assistance, training, and materials on various language and literacy topics. Our Early Language & Literacy team focuses on supporting language-rich interactions, experiences, and environments in the earliest years of life.

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April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month, and CCR&R is proud to launch CCR&R Goes Blue, a statewide initiative focused on raising awareness and supporting child care professionals and families across Tennessee. Throughout April, you’re invited to participate in simple, meaningful activities that highlight the vital role you play in protecting children and strengthening families. From wearing blue to engaging in classroom activities and sharing resources, every action makes a difference. Every interaction, every relationship, and every moment of care helps prevent child abuse and neglect. Join us in showing Tennessee that child safety starts with all of us.

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Early Language & Literacy Resources

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Early Language & Literacy Coaches

The TN CCR&R network wants to help you find quality early language and literacy resources for the children in your care. Our Early Language and Literacy Team can provide child care programs with a variety of resources.
• Information on early language and literacy development
• Professional development to support classroom interactions and family engagement
• One-on-one support to strengthen teaching strategies around emergent literacy and emergent writing in young children
Our team supports incorporating early language and literacy quality practices into everyday interactions with young children and their families.

Early Language & Literacy

Coordinator

Regina Henning

Early Language & Literacy

Assistant Coordinator

Maranda Hughes

Katie Denton-Walls

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Amy Metcalfe

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves East Counties

Ashley Richardson

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves West Counties

Candice Bates

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves West Counties

Cara Esters

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Mid Cumberland Counties

Chelsea King

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Central Counties

Courtney Taylor

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Southeast Counties

Danielle Alley

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Southeast Counties

Jaleesa Toney

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Shelby County

Jessica Henson

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves South Central Counties

Jessica Waldron

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Upper Cumberland Counties

LaTia Washington

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Central Counties

Marie Olowoyo

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Mid Cumberland Counties

Tamera Fleming

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Shelby County

Yeannelle Thome

Early Language & Literacy Coach

Serves Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, and Upper East counties

Free TN CCR&R Resources

The Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network has designed free, downloadable resources to support learning and development in a variety of ways. From lesson plans to parenting tips to program management tools, there's something here for everyone. Feel free to explore and make the most of these valuable resources!

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Family & Group Child Care

CCR&R Family & Group Child Care Quality Coaches work with family and group licensed providers and support opportunities with licensing by building relationships through coaching, peer-networking, training, and conference opportunities...

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Family & Group Child Care

CCR&R Family & Group Child Care Quality Coaches work with family and group licensed providers and support opportunities with licensing by building relationships through coaching, peer-networking, training, and conference opportunities...

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Infant & Toddler

Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers...

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Infant & Toddler

Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers...

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement is an intentional relationship-based partnership between families, child care professionals , and their communities. Through the acknowledgement and respect of...

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement is an intentional relationship-based partnership between families, child care professionals , and their communities. Through the acknowledgement and respect of...

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Emergency Preparedness

All licensed child care programs are required to have a written multi-hazard emergency preparedness response plan. CCR&R is here to support in developing a functional and compliant plan by offering coaching, training and resources for emergency preparedness response planning...

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Emergency Preparedness

All licensed child care programs are required to have a written multi-hazard emergency preparedness response plan. CCR&R is here to support in developing a functional and compliant plan by offering coaching, training and resources for emergency preparedness response planning...

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Early Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy is dedicated to provide resources and training for best early literacy practices...

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Early Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy is dedicated to provide resources and training for best early literacy practices...

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Developmental Support

Developmental Support Coaches statewide provide quality practices and accommodations for the early child care professional to ensure that all of the children in their classroom, including those children with disabilities, have access...

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Developmental Support

Developmental Support Coaches statewide provide quality practices and accommodations for the early child care professional to ensure that all of the children in their classroom, including those children with disabilities, have access...

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Health, Safety, & Supervision

Health, Safety, & Supervision Coaches are located throughout the state and promote health practices in early care and education, developmental monitoring and screening information...

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Health, Safety, & Supervision

Health, Safety, & Supervision Coaches are located throughout the state and promote health practices in early care and education, developmental monitoring and screening information...

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Small Business Support

Small Business Support Specialists address basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of childcare programs...

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Small Business Support

Small Business Support Specialists address basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of childcare programs...

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Quality Response & Improvement

Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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Quality Response & Improvement

Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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Awareness & Prevention

Our Coaches teach how to prevent, recognize, and react to child abuse. Featuring Darkness to Light plus Mandated Reporter Training

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Awareness & Prevention

Our Coaches teach how to prevent, recognize, and react to child abuse. Featuring Darkness to Light plus Mandated Reporter Training

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