College of Education
Maureen Conroy Research Group (BEST in CLASS)
Led by Maureen Conroy · Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
What we study
The Conroy Lab studies interventions for young children with social and behavioral challenges, focusing on evidence-based practices and family engagement. They lead federally funded projects like BEST in CLASS to support early childhood practitioners.
What working here is like
- Human participants
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
BEST in CLASS
A federally funded project investigating a classroom-based intervention for young children with social-emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Recent papers, explained
- Cost Analysis of BEST in CLASS-Elementary: Average Cost per Teacher-Student Dyad and Marginal Cost per Additional Student
2026 · Prevention Science
Calculates the average cost of implementing BEST in CLASS-Elementary per teacher-student dyad and marginal cost for additional students.
- Understanding the Role of Poverty in Early Childhood Education:
2025
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- Profiles of Teachers’ Behavior Management Practices and Student–Teacher Relationships: Longitudinal Impacts on Challenging Behavior and Social Skills for Students With or at Risk for EBD
2025 · Teacher Education and Special Education The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Examines how teacher behavior and relationships affect student behavior and skills in early education.
- Elementary Teacher Outcomes Associated with Participation in a BEST in CLASS-Elementary Randomized Controlled Trial
2025 · School Mental Health
Finds that BEST in CLASS-Elementary teachers improved adherence and competence in supporting students with problem behavior.
- Challenging Behavior Interventions in Home-Based Early Childhood Services: A Qualitative Study Exploring Staff Experiences
2025 · Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
Explores staff experiences with challenging behavior interventions in home-based early childhood services.
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