Tennessee CCR&R - Upper Cumberland Region

10/12/2026

🍎📚 Fall is here, and with a new season comes new beginnings! 🍁

New faces, new routines, new friendships, and BIG feelings! 💛 As children adjust to changes in their classrooms, it's natural for some of those feelings to show up through challenging behaviors.

When those moments arise, try asking: “What is this child trying to tell us?” 💭

The good news? There are resources to help educators better understand and support children through these transitions!

🌱 LENA helps educators explore children's language experiences and adult-child interactions. Meaningful back-and-forth conversations can strengthen connections while supporting language development and social skills.

💙 DECA (Devereux Early Childhood Assessment) offers a strengths-based approach to understanding children's social-emotional development, helping educators identify strengths and build strategies that support resilience and positive behavior.

🤝 You don't have to navigate these changes alone! CCR&R's Early Language and Literacy Coaches are here to help you strengthen classroom interactions, navigate transitions, and discover strategies that help children feel connected, supported, and ready to learn.

🍁 Interested in bringing LENA or DECA to your program? We've included an interest form for each resource in the comments below! Complete the form for the resource you're interested in to take the next step

10/06/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!

Ready to strengthen your leadership and take your child care program to the next level?

Applications for the 2027 CCR&R Administrator Specialization are closing soon! This virtual, coaching-based experience is designed to help child care administrators build practical skills, strengthen program operations, and grow as confident leaders.

📚 Six virtual training sessions
🤝 Individualized, in-person coaching
💡 Practical strategies you can put into action
🌟 Support from CCR&R Small Business Coaches

Applications close October 9!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2027 cohort. Apply today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6YTC3eSMjjq5_JIrpe-1RQG938djXxXea0uoTQq9I1Q1-GQ/viewform

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

08/11/2026

Last Saturday, child care professionals joined us for a hands-on Super Training Day focused on practical strategies they can bring straight back to their classrooms!

From creating more effective daily schedules and supporting infant and toddler behavior to making transitions smoother and turning everyday routines into meaningful learning opportunities, participants spent the day gaining tools they can use right away. 💡
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection! We love seeing child care professionals invest in their practice and the children they serve!💙

08/07/2026

☀️ August Heat Safety Starts with Preparation

Summer is still in full swing, but August often brings some of the hottest temperatures of the year. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep children, families, and child care professionals safe during periods of extreme heat.

Have questions about emergency preparedness? Reach out to your local CCR&R Emergency Preparedness Coach for guidance and resources to help your program stay ready.

🌡️ Read this month’s CCR&R Connection for heat safety reminders, signs of heat-related illness, and practical tips to help you prepare.
🔗https://simplebooklet.com/ccrronnectionaugust2026