Fast Track Project Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Fast Track?

The purpose of Fast Track is to learn what children need in order to succeed in school. We know some children do well in school, but other children have problems in learning and behavior. The hope is to keep track of children for many years in order to learn what to do to help children.

Can Fast Track help my child?

We regret that the Fast Track Program is not a general mental health service program. We are not able to refer families or to consult about specific children. We suggest that you contact your local mental health center.

How can parents help?

Parents are the best experts about their children. They can help us learn what is important for children by telling us about their family and child.
(see: When Children Have Trouble Making Friends)

Can your measures be used in our study?

Fast Track is not allowed to distribute or give permission to use measures that were developed by another source. We are only allowed to use such measures in our research. In order to use measures developed by another source, you must contact that source or publisher. Fast Track does give permission to utilize those instruments that were developed by CPPRG; however, please do not photocopy and distribute them. Instead, create your own questionnaire from the measure and cite the project as the Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group.

Who is participating in Fast Track?

This is a joint effort of educators at 4 universities nationwide (Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Washington, and Vanderbilt University) along with teachers, principals, and administrators in selected public school systems across the country (Durham, North Carolina; central Pennsylvania; Seattle and Highline, Washington; and Nashville, Tennessee).

What does the term CPPRG mean?

CPPRG is the Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group whose members are: John D. Coie, Ph.D. and Kenneth A. Dodge, Ph.D. (Duke University); Karen L. Bierman, Ph.D., and Mark T. Greenberg, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), John E. Lochman, Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Robert J. McMahon, Ph.D. (University of Washington), and Ellen E. Pinderhughes, Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University).

Who is funding this study?

Fast Track was granted funding for the time, from September 1, 1998, to August 31, 2003. Additional funding has been renewed for September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2008. Funding agencies include the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, and the United States Department of Education Safe and Drug Free Schools Program.

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Frequently Asked Questions
	What is the purpose of Fast Track? The purpose of Fast Track is to learn what children need in order to succeed in school. We know some children do well in school, but other children have problems in learning and behavior. The hope is to keep track of children for many years in order to learn what to do to help children. Can Fast Track help my child? We regret that the Fast Track Program is not a general mental health service program. We are not able to refer families or to consult about specific children. We suggest that you contact your local mental health center. How can parents help? Parents are the best experts about their children. They can help us learn what is important for children by telling us about their family and child. (see: When Children Have Trouble Making Friends) Can your measures be used in our study? Fast Track is not allowed to distribute or give permission to use measures that were developed by another source. We are only allowed to use such measures in our research. In order to use measures developed by another source, you must contact that source or publisher. Fast Track does give permission to utilize those instruments that were developed by CPPRG; however, please do not photocopy and distribute them. Instead, create your own questionnaire from the measure and cite the project as the Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group. Who is participating in Fast Track? This is a joint effort of educators at 4 universities nationwide (Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Washington, and Vanderbilt University) along with teachers, principals, and administrators in selected public school systems across the country (Durham, North Carolina; central Pennsylvania; Seattle and Highline, Washington; and Nashville, Tennessee). What does the term CPPRG mean? CPPRG is the Conduct Problems Prevention Research Group whose members are: John D. Coie, Ph.D. and Kenneth A. Dodge, Ph.D. (Duke University); Karen L. Bierman, Ph.D., and Mark T. Greenberg, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), John E. Lochman, Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Robert J. McMahon, Ph.D. (University of Washington), and Ellen E. Pinderhughes, Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University). Who is funding this study? Fast Track was granted funding for the time, from September 1, 1998, to August 31, 2003. Additional funding has been renewed for September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2008. Funding agencies include the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, and the United States Department of Education Safe and Drug Free Schools Program.
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