Watch this one-hour training to learn about the Quality Response and Improvement (QRI) program and Tennessee’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). You'll explore the monitoring tools used to support continuous quality improvement in early childhood settings. Be sure to have your participant handout and monitoring tools ready before starting.
Note: This video is optional and does not count toward DHS-required training hours. No certificate is provided, but an optional quiz is available at the end. If completed, a QRI coach will follow up to offer support and answer your questions.
Review key health and safety standards, including emergency plans, safe sleep, and supervision.
Support positive teacher-child interactions with strategies for engagement, responsive care, and behavior guidance.
Complete this form to be matched with a Tennessee CCR&R coach who can guide you through each element of both the Health & Safety and Teacher/Child Interactions Monitoring Tools.
Explore additional QRIS tools and guides to support classroom quality and improvement.
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Early Language & Literacy Specialization
The Early Language & Literacy (ELL) Specialization helps child care professionals strengthen communication, literacy, and social-emotional development through individualized coaching and evidence-based practices. Throughout the program year, participants engage in three core components—LENA Grow, Learning Language & Loving It™, and DECA—to build practical skills that support children's growth and create language-rich learning environments.
Applications for the next cohort open July 13, 2026.
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LENA Grow™
LENA Grow™ helps child care professionals strengthen responsive interactions and increase meaningful conversations with children.
Through coaching, reflection, and practical strategies, participants create language-rich environments that support communication and early brain development.
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DECA
DECA helps child care professionals strengthen children's social and emotional development through observation, reflection, and intentional support. Participants learn strategies that build resilience, positive relationships, and protective factors that support lifelong success.
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Learning Language & Loving It™
Learning Language & Loving It™ helps child care professionals build children's language skills through everyday interactions and routines.
Participants learn practical strategies to encourage conversation, expand vocabulary, and create meaningful opportunities for communication throughout the day.
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