Improving parenting skills and school outcomes for PreK children
Strengthening Parenting, Young Children's Social-Behavioral Competence, and Kindergarten Readiness in Schools Serving Low-Income Communities
NA · Johns Hopkins University · NCT06197997
This study is testing a parenting program to see if it can help parents improve their skills and get their 4-year-old kids ready for kindergarten in public prekindergarten programs.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 840 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Baltimore, Maryland and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06197997 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests the effectiveness of the Chicago Parent Program, an evidence-based parenting intervention, aimed at enhancing parenting skills and school readiness among 4-year-old children in public prekindergarten programs in Maryland. The intervention will be implemented in 30 Title 1 schools, where parents will participate in group sessions either virtually or in-person. The study will evaluate outcomes related to children's social-emotional competence, parent engagement, and overall kindergarten readiness over a two-year period. Schools will be randomized to either receive the intervention or continue with usual practices, with assessments conducted at multiple time points.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents or guardians of 4-5 year old children enrolled in participating Title 1 public prekindergarten programs in Maryland.
Not a fit: Parents of children not enrolled in the specified prekindergarten programs or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve parenting practices and enhance children's readiness for school.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar parenting interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Public school or Community School in Baltimore City, Cecil County, or Harford County serving at least 40% of students meeting eligibility for low-income or located in a community designated as high need by the Maryland State Department of Education based on a score of 0.6 on the Center for Disease Control Social Vulnerability Index: * has at least 1 full-day public PreK classroom with 20+ students; * school has not offered CPP in the prior 3 years; * principal consents to being randomized and participate for 2 years; * principal consents to study team recruiting parents, teachers, and staff to participate in the study. PreK Parents: * Parent (biological, step, adoptive, foster), grandparent, or legal guardian of 4-5 year old student enrolled in participating PreK program; * 18+ yrs; * speaks English or Spanish; * consents to allowing access child's school identification. Teachers: * PreK or K teacher in classroom of student of participating parent; * consents to completing study surveys. CPP Group Leaders: * completes CPP group leader training * agrees to lead CPP groups * speaks English or Spanish * at least a High School diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) * consents to completing surveys and submitting audio recorded CPP sessions for fidelity assessment School-based personnel inclusion criteria: * Principal, teacher, or other school-based staff involved in CPP implementation * consents to interview on perspectives about CPP in the school Exclusion Criteria: * Principal cannot commit staff to offering CPP groups * school previously offered CPP in prior 3 years * school located in a geographic area with less than 80% connectivity * PreK Parents previously participated in CPP * Teachers: teacher also a participating parent or CPP group leader * School-based personnel: Principal, teacher, or other school-based staff is a study parent
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland and 1 other locations
- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Deborah Gross, DNSc — JHU School Of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Deborah Gross, DNSc
- Email: debgross@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-614-5311
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Parenting, Parenting Intervention, Chicago Parent Program, CPP