Improving teacher practices for children's social and emotional challenges

Supporting Teachers in Implementing Classroom Practices to Build Better Student-Teacher Relationships

NA · University of Washington · NCT05989568

This study tests a new program to help elementary school teachers improve their skills in supporting kids with social and emotional challenges.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment276 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Washington (other)
Locations1 site (Seattle, Washington)
Trial IDNCT05989568 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial evaluates the BASIS-T intervention, a pre-implementation strategy aimed at enhancing teachers' beliefs and attitudes to improve the adoption of evidence-based practices for addressing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in children. The study focuses on K-5th grade teachers in elementary and K-8 schools, assessing how individual-level processes can facilitate behavior change among educators. By comparing the BASIS-T intervention to an attention control group, the trial aims to measure the effectiveness of this approach in improving student outcomes related to social and emotional well-being.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are K-5th grade teachers working in elementary or K-8 schools who have not received training in delivering specific behavioral interventions in the past five years.

Not a fit: Teachers who work exclusively in special education classrooms may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to better implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, ultimately improving the social and emotional outcomes for children facing challenges.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of targeting teacher behavior change is promising, the specific implementation of BASIS-T is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Being a K-5th grade teacher at an elementary or K-8 school, and not a teacher in a special education-only classroom

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having been trained or supervised on delivering PGD in the past 5 years

Where this trial is running

Seattle, Washington

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Behavior, Child

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.