title: School outcomes of aggressive-disruptive children: prediction from kindergarten risk factors and impact of the fast track prevention program.
abstract: A multi-gate screening process identified 891 children with aggressive-disruptive behavior problems at school entry. Fast Track provided a multi-component preventive intervention in the context of a randomized-controlled design. In addition to psychosocial support and skill training for parents and children, the intervention included intensive reading tutoring in first grade, behavioral management consultation with teachers, and the provision of homework support (as needed) through tenth grade. This study examined the impact of the intervention, as well as the impact of the child's initial aggressive-disruptive behaviors and associated school readiness skills (cognitive ability, reading readiness, attention problems) on academic progress and educational placements during elementary school (Grades 1-4) and during the secondary school years (Grades 7-10), as well as high school graduation. Child behavior problems and skills at school entry predicted school difficulties (low grades, grade retention, placement in a self-contained classroom, behavior disorder classification, and failure to graduate). Disappointingly, intervention did not significantly improve these long-term school outcomes.
authors: Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA. kb2@psu.edu
authors: Karen L
authors: KL
authors: Bierman
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Coie
authors: Kenneth
authors: K
authors: Dodge
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Greenberg
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Lochman
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: McMohan
authors: Ellen
authors: E
authors: Pinderhughes
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D012307:Risk Factors; D012574:Schools; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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