1. Researchers’ names: Doctoral Students Kate Ascetta PI, (kascetta@uoregon.edu) ; Advisor  Wendy Machalicek (wmachali@uoregon.edu)

2. Study Title: Associates Step Up: Effects of Web-based Professional Development Supports on Language Modeling Strategies

3. Phase of study: Analysis complete. Will be share initial findings at OHSA Spring Conference to the directors’ group.

4. Population or age group: 25 associate teachers at Head Start: 13 participants in treatment A and 12 in treatment B.

5. Summary: Using a randomized control trial, the impact of a web-based professional development tool that focuses on: (a) self-monitoring, (b) action-planning and, (c) language modeling strategies. 25 associate Head Start teachers will be randomly assigned to either the intervention 1(PD focused only on language modeling) or intervention 2 (PD focused on language modeling + child development) condition. Teachers’ ability to self-monitor and the use of language modeling strategies are the primary outcomes. Additionally, class-wide data will be collected on engagement and language development. The proposed study will provide pilot for further research on the feasibility and effectiveness of a web-based professional development for associate teachers.

6. Opportunity for Participation: No opportunities at this time.

If you are interested please contact Kate Ascetta (kascetta@uoregon.edu) for further information.