Can coaching childcare teachers boost baby brains?
NCT ID NCT06312358
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a professional development program for teachers in Early Head Start classrooms. Ten teachers attended workshops and received weekly coaching to improve their use of evidence-based practices. The goal was to see if the training was feasible and acceptable, and whether it improved classroom quality for infants and toddlers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
professional development training (workshops and coaching sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical way to boost early childhood development in childcare settings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on teacher behavior, not direct child outcomes.
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States