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.

Closed Group Sessions:
Have a group of 8 or more consultants? ADSN offers private closed group sessions where we will organize a training for your agency only. We will work with you to find a suitable time slot to train your consultants. Minimum 8 consultants for closed group training. Fill out this form to let us know if you have a group of consultants ready to be trained.