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.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Must have a child between 16 and 30 months old as of September 1, 2022.
Must speak English or Spanish as their native language.
Must live in the catchment area of Alief Independent School District. Children of the adult participants enrolled in the study are eligible to participate. The children must meet all the criteria below.
Are NOT 18 years old or older.
Do NOT have a child between 16 and 30 months as of September 1, 2022.
Do NOT speak English or Spanish as their native language.
Do NOT live in the catchment area of Alief Independent School District.
William Marsh Rice University
Lead sponsor
Alief Independent School District
Collaborator