Arizona State University
This project compares four SAGE implementation strategies to evaluate effectiveness in implementation, sustainability, cost, and child health outcomes. Using the CFIR and MOST frameworks, the investigators will analyze key components to identify the most efficient and scalable strategies. Data will come from ECE site audits, surveys, social network analysis, and child health assessments. Findings will inform sustainable, cost-effective approaches to improve early childhood nutrition and physical activity.
The overall objective of this project is to compare how four different SAGE implementation strategies impact measures of implementation (primary), sustainability (secondary), cost and child health outcomes (secondary). Strategies the investigators will compare include (1) SAGE (garden + online curriculum + materials box) vs. SAGE plus e-support implementation package (text messages + newsletters + hotline), (2) SAGE with no in person support and training vs. SAGE with in person support and training, and (3) SAGE usual activities vs. SAGE with a ECE virtual learning collaborative to share SAGE…
Inclusionary criteria: ECE personnel, child, or parent of enrolled eligible ECE site Provided consent and/or assent Exclusion criteria: Allergy or condition which prohibits participation in garden-based curricula
SAGE basic includes installation/refresh of an ECE garden, 12 lesson curriculum with delivery materials.
Semi-weekly teacher text messages, a monthly newsletter and a teacher hotline
Weekly in person support and training following the "see one, do one, teach one" model
Access to an online information-sharing portal, monthly newsletter, annual face-to-face half day conference
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