Compass Care participants reported increased student self-advocacy and confidence in asking for help¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r2 · q1
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q1 i? Students reported that Compass Care staff taught them the value of asking for help, empowering them to reach out to teachers and leaving them less fearful and anxious in school. → Zimiles 2025

Evidence¶

Zimiles 2025¶

Zimiles, J., Nakamoto, J., & Boal, A. (2025). Compass Care at Valor Collegiate Academies: Attendance program spotlight. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED677597

q1 · i? · qualitative · r2

Qualitative self-report from students, caregivers, and school staff interviewed during spring 2025 WestEd site visits. One student said without the program "I would probably have a lot of bad grades and be scared of teachers. I wouldn't be able to advocate for myself." Perceived, not measured, outcomes.

"Students expressed that Compass Care staff empowered them to reach out to teachers, for example, when they needed help with understanding the curriculum or asking for makeup assignments."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Participants and school staff described noticeable improvements in grades and achievement among Compass Care students — related
• Compass Care participants reported trusting relationships with staff that improved students' comfort, safety, and emotional expression at school — related
• Participants and school staff reported improved attendance and reduced tardiness among Compass Care students — related
• Students most valued the caring, accountable relationship with their coach, reporting motivation, confidence, and accountability gains — related
• Using co-regulation strategies helped facilitators and youth build warm, trusting relationships — related