An Integrative Approach to Improve Child Outcomes Through Research-based Parent and Teacher Interventions
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to learn whether a combination of two research-proven programs, a responsive caregiving parenting program and a teacher training program, will have an effect on infants' and toddlers' language, cognitive, social-emotional, and self-regulation skills. The interventions are designed to specifically target parent use of a responsive, stimulating caregiving style in the home in combination with teacher instructional practices and the use of a responsive interactive style in the classroom.
Condition
- Growth & Development
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 5 Months and 35 Months
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Given that the target population includes EHS agencies, low-income children speaking English and/or Spanish will be eligible for participation. - In some cases, children with mild delays (e.g., receiving speech therapy services) can participate.
Exclusion Criteria
- Children with significant developmental disabilities (e.g., intellectual disabilities, significant sensory impairments, and children diagnosed with moderately severe forms of Autism Spectrum Disorders) will not be consented for assessments as the interventions are not specialized to meet the needs of these children. - Children primarily speaking a language other than Spanish or English will be excluded due to the fact that appropriate assessment procedures are lacking. - In terms of exclusionary criteria for teachers, those that are participating in other research studies, or who have recently completed other similar studies, will not be recruited.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Arm Groups
Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental PALS and BEECH |
Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) and Beginning Education: Early Childcare at Home (BEECH) include web-based parent and teacher training courses with remote coaching and in-person meetings that support the adults' developing a set of core behaviors that comprise a responsive interactive style including responses contingent to children's needs and interests with rich language input. |
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Active Comparator Control condition |
Parents and teachers conduct business as usual in regards to care-giving in the school and at home. |
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More Details
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston