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Can the Language Environment Analysis Start Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? LENA Program Evaluation
Sponsor: William Marsh Rice University
Summary
The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. The purpose of the study is to learn how maternal expectations about language development influence the child's language development. Also, the study will evaluate how much the mothers believe can affect their child's language development. More specifically, the program implementation will serve as a model that other school districts can readily replicate.
Official title: Can a Scalable Parenting Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? An Evaluation of the LENA Start Program
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Months - 30 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
600
Start Date
2022-08-01
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Usual care
This arm receives usual care (control group)
LENA Star Program sessions
LENA Start is an evidence-based community program designed to engage families and help them learn how to increase conversation with their children during the first few years of life.
Locations (1)
Alief ISD
Houston, Texas, United States