Teacher coaching program aims to curb classroom bullying

NCT ID NCT05321342

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called the Bullying Classroom Check-Up (BCCU) that coaches 3rd-5th grade teachers to better detect and handle bullying. Researchers worked with 34 teachers in urban schools to see if the coaching reduces aggressive behavior and improves school climate. The goal is to learn whether this approach can make schools safer and more supportive for students.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Bullying Classroom Check-Up (BCCU) coaching program

What this could lead to

If successful, this coaching approach could give schools a practical tool to reduce bullying and improve student-teacher relationships.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all schools. The program requires teacher time and training, which may limit adoption.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aggression Bullying

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States