NCT06559267 · University of Washington
School-based Paraeducator Education for Engagement at Recess
(SPEER)
What this study is about
The purpose of the proposed three-site study is to test whether an educator-level implementation strategy, coaching, with or without a school-level implementation strategy, school-based teams, will maximize paraeducators' use (fidelity and sustainment) of an evidence-based social engagement intervention, Remaking Recess (RR).
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The purpose of the proposed three-site study is to test whether an educator-level implementation strategy, coaching, with or without a school-level implementation strategy, school-based teams, will maximize paraeducators' use (fidelity and sustainment) of an evidence-based social engagement intervention, Remaking Recess (RR). RR aims to improve peer related social skills for autistic students and their non-autistic peers who are socially isolated or peripheral and need support during recess.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Remaking Recess
Remaking Recess (RR) is a school-based social engagement intervention designed to enhance elementary school contextual factors to better support peer engagement during recess. Remaking Recess is delivered to educators through direct training and in vivo coaching by a certified Remaking Recess Coach.
OTHER
TEAM
Schools that are randomized to the TEAM condition will receive an additional implementation support intervention. TEAM will leverage existing human resources in the school to specifically focus on developing an implementation blueprint to foster a supportive implementation context for paraeducators to use Remaking Recess.
Primary outcome measures
Remaking Recess Fidelity
Time frame: Baseline, 4 months, 8 months, 12 months, 16 months
This 20-item observation measure rates how well educators are observed to be using core Remaking Recess strategies with students on the playground. Minimum score 1, maximum score 5. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Students: Elementary aged students in K-5th grade who are autistic or have a neurodevelopmental disorder (Age 5-12)
- Educators: Paraeducators, teachers, or other school personnel that work with K-5th grade students in a public school in the United States (Age 18+)
Exclusion criteria
- Students or educators that have previously participated in Remaking Recess studies will not be eligible to enroll in this study.
Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Eugene, Oregon
- Seattle, Washington
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 15, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations