Can a 12-Session parenting class help kids succeed in kindergarten?

NCT ID NCT06197997

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether the Chicago Parent Program (CPP), a 12-session group-based parenting class, can improve social-behavioral skills and school readiness in 4-5-year-olds from low-income communities. Researchers will enroll 840 families from public pre-K programs in Maryland. The goal is to see if the program reduces chronic absences, grade retention, and behavior problems while boosting parent engagement and kindergarten readiness.

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Active substance

Chicago Parent Program (CPP) - a 12-session group-based parenting skills intervention

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide schools with an effective tool to help children from low-income families start kindergarten with stronger social and behavioral skills.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention study, not a medical treatment. Results depend on parent participation and may vary across schools. The outcomes are about school readiness, not curing a disease.

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