Christen Park

Stories that teach: How reading books can support your child’s emotional growth

Authors : Christen Park , Kirby Chow

Reading with young children is more than just a bedtime routine, it can be an opportunity to support their learning and development. Sharing a book can spark meaningful conversations about emotions, relationships, and challenges. When you pause to wonder why a character is upset, explain what is happening, or listen to a child’s questions, you’re … Continue reading Stories that teach: How reading books can support your child’s emotional growth

Outcomes of an Effectiveness Replication study of BEST in CLASS for Young Children at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood Settings  

Authors : Christen Park , Carl Sumi , Elisa Garcia , Michelle Woodbridge , Daniel Cohen

BEST in CLASS (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training: Competent Learners Achieving School Success) aims to support teachers in preventing and addressing preschool children’s challenging behaviors and building positive teacher-child interactions. The purpose of this effectiveness replication study was to examine the impacts of the BEST in CLASS Tier 2 teacher training and coaching model as … Continue reading Outcomes of an Effectiveness Replication study of BEST in CLASS for Young Children at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood Settings  

Coaches’ Perspectives on Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice in Typical Early Childhood Classrooms

Authors : Christen Park , Carl Sumi , Michelle Woodbridge , Daniel Cohen , Elisa Garcia

BEST in CLASS (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training: Competent Learners Achieving School Success) is an evidence-based Tier 2 intervention for children at-risk for emotional/behavioral disorders.

BEST in CLASS: What Coaches and Teachers Say About It. Part 1: Coach Perspectives

Authors : Daniel Cohen , Michelle Woodbridge , Christen Park

BEST in CLASS (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training: Competent Learners Achieving School Success) is a tier 2 (targeted) evidence-based intervention for young children with persistent and intensive challenging behaviors.