New ways to help students with ADHD through school-wide support
Official title: Novel Approaches to Supporting Students with ADHD in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11351619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new NIH-funded effort will test classroom strategies and supports to help elementary students with ADHD thrive within a multi-tiered system of supports.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $809,160 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH144202-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11351619 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Elementary school children diagnosed with ADHD in participating school districts, especially those showing classroom behavioral challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Students without ADHD or those in districts not participating in the study may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on elementary school students with ADHD and how to implement a structured, tiered set of supports in everyday classrooms. Researchers will work within typical school procedures to organize universal, targeted, and individualized interventions for positive behavior and learning. The study will recruit 288 children from participating districts to test a Tier 3 positive behavioral support approach in real-world settings. The aim is to strengthen classroom environment and teacher practices so students with ADHD can learn more effectively over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students with ADHD could experience fewer behavioral barriers and improved learning in the classroom.
How similar studies have gone: Past MTSS work has shown promise for improving behavior and learning, but Tier 3 interventions for ADHD in elementary settings require further validation.
Where this research is happening
-
Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fabiano, Gregory a — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Fabiano, Gregory a
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Biobehavioral validation of the ADHD emotion dysregulation phenotype
A study with children who have ADHD is testing how emotion regulation and thinking skills fit together to better understand why ADHD shows up differently in kids.
-
Hybrid school clinician training and ADHD/ODD program for Mexico
A school-based program to train clinicians and deliver a digital ADHD/ODD intervention in Mexican schools, helping children in real-world settings.
-
Hybrid school clinician training and ADHD/ODD intervention for schools in Mexico
A program that trains school clinicians and provides a digitally enhanced ADHD/ODD intervention to elementary-age students in Mexican schools to improve outcomes.
-
Nonstimulant-First vs Stimulant-First ADHD Treatment in Adults
This trial tests whether starting ADHD treatment with a nonstimulant medication works as well as starting with a stimulant for adults with ADHD.
-
Treating Adult ADHD Around the Clock: A Sleep-Focused Treatment Trial
A Duke-led study tests a care plan that uses a sleep-focused program, with or without CBT-based ADHD therapy, to help adults with ADHD sleep better and function more during the day.
-
Motivational Interviewing–Enhanced CBT for Adults with ADHD
A new program tests whether adding Motivational Interviewing to CBT helps adults with ADHD engage in treatment and improve daily functioning.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.