Head Start Classroom-based Approaches and Resources for Emotion and Social Skill Promotion (Head … (NCT02257814) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Head Start Classroom-based Approaches and Resources for Emotion and Social Skill Promotion (Head Start CARES)
United States2,670 participantsStarted 2009-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to deepen the evidence base for interventions that support the social-emotional skills that underlie children's engagement and attention to learning tasks by schools (learning behaviors) and their social interactions with teachers and peers (social behaviors). The study tested three theoretically-distinct approaches to enhancing children's social-emotional development, along with a comprehensive coaching and training model, on a large scale within the Head Start system.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 4 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Grantees had to have at least 4 centers with a similar racial/ethnic composition
* An equal number of classrooms with full-day or part-day programs
* And a similar mix of four-year-old-only and mixed-age (three-and four-year-old) classrooms.
* Children had to speak English and Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria:
* A grantee was excluded from the sample if it: only ran early Head Start programs
* Only served migrant children
* Was located in a U.S. territory
* Only or mostly provided family child care or home services
* Was more than 100 miles from a "primary airport,"
* Operated fewer than 4 centers with two classrooms each
* Had been in operation for less than 2 years
* Was not in compliance with Head Start Standards
* They were already systematically implementing a social-emotional curriculum or participating in another evaluation study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Classroom Climate: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)