APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Testing the Impact of a Teacher Implemented with Coaching Social and Emotional Skills Program during Early Childhood
- Jamie Ostrov
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - Kristin Carrol
University at Buffalo - Margaret Azu-Narcisse
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - Katy Gardner
University at Buffalo, SUNY - Kimberly Kamper-DeMarco
Buffalo State University - Stephanie Godleski
Rochester Institute of Technology - Dianna Murray-Close
University of Vermont - Emily Hong
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - Gretchen Perhamus
Medical University of South Carolina
Abstract
The study tested if an existing social skills program could be effectively implemented by providing coaching to early childhood teachers. Unaware observers completed 160 minutes of observations per child (n = 236). Those in the intervention relative to control showed less solitary play and interactions with teachers and more sociability/friendliness.
