Teacher Talk is a research-based professional learning program developed by The Hanen Centre to support early childhood educators in strengthening the everyday interactions that build children’s language and communication skills.

Why Teacher Talk® Matters for Agency Consultants

Agency consultants play a critical role in strengthening quality across dayhome programs. Supporting educators in real-time, real-world environments requires practical tools that translate clearly into everyday practice.

Teacher Talk, developed by The Hanen Centre, provides a structured, research-informed framework for supporting children’s language and social communication development within natural routines and play.

For agency consultants, Teacher Talk offers:

A clear lens for observing communication interactions in dayhome settings
Practical strategies that can be modeled and coached during visits
A shared language to guide reflective conversations with educators
Evidence-based approaches that align with inclusive, relationship-based practice

Teacher Talk supports consultants in moving beyond general advice toward focused, intentional coaching that strengthens educators’ capacity to embed communication development throughout the day.

Alberta’s Dayhome Support Network offers closed group Hanen training for agencies with 10 or more educators. 

To explore training for your consultants, please fill out our interest form below.