This resource guide helps regional TA specialists and other professional development providers use Joan Talks about the Big 5 to help Head Start and child care programs implement a planned language approach (PLA). This does not replace the Joan Talks about the Big 5 series of documents; instead, it is a supplement to support implementation of the Big 5 with ideas for using the series in professional development, coaching, and peer learning communities or group socializations. Resources in Joan Talks guide readers through Joan’s experience. Joan is a kindergartener who tells us about the language and literacy skills she has learned since birth. Through the series, staff can hear from a child’s perspective. Joan is a dual language learner who is gaining confidence and knowledge in the Big 5: