Examining the Efficacy of the PRAISE With Coaching Program
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The PReventing Aggression In Schools Everyday (PRAISE) Program has evidence of impact when run by research staff. PRAISE was adapted using community-based participatory research to a coaching model whereby school-staff are trained to facilitate the program and receive ongoing coaching from research staff. The overall objective is to demonstrate the efficacy of the adapted PRAISE program when facilitated by in-school staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Student Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in one of the participating school sites * In a 3rd-5th grade classroom participating in the study Staff Inclusion Criteria: * Employed by one of the participating school sites * Teach and/or provide services to students in 3rd-5th grade Students Exclusion Criteria: * Do not speak English * Special education students not integrated in a regular education classroom * Student not in Grades 3-5 at the participating school sites Teacher Exclusion Criteria: * Do not speak English * Do not teach/provide services with 3rd-5th grade students at the participating school sites