Award
NIH Reporter #5R01HD115003-03
Integrating Reading and Attention Practices to Maximize Learning for Students with Co-Occurring Difficulties
Recipient
Harvard University
Award Amount
$633,296.00
Ceiling
$633,296.00
Awarded
August 21, 2026
Identifier
5R01HD115003-03
A research project funded by NICHD to evaluate the SPARK intervention for students with co-occurring reading and attention difficulties in Grades 3-5 through a randomized control trial.
Description
This project involves a rigorous randomized control trial to examine the effects of integrating evidence-based practices for attention and reading within a single, unified intervention called Supporting Attention and Reading for Kids (SPARK) for students with co-occurring reading and attention difficulties in Grades 3 - 5. The study aims to evaluate the effects of SPARK on reading and attention, identify factors influencing intervention strength, and understand mechanisms of action.