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Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR)

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description

A schoolwide K–12 training and coaching program run by the BARR Center that integrates relationship-building, coordinated staff practices, and systematic academic and non-academic data use to improve student outcomes.

Components

  • BARR: a K–12 training and coaching model grounded in Relationships and Data: BARR is "a training and coaching model that serves K–12 schools with a structured system and tools to improve student outcomes." It is "Grounded in two core pillars – Relationships and Data," strengthening "staff-student, staff-staff, and student-student relationships while embedding the consistent use of academic and non-academic data into daily practice." A staff coordinator manages, coordinates, and integrates the model, and no specific technology is required. (Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) program evidence summary (2020))
  • BARR program: a K–12 training and coaching model built on Relationships and Data pillars: BARR is "a training and coaching model that serves K–12 schools with a structured system and tools to improve student outcomes." It is "Grounded in two core pillars – Relationships and Data," strengthening staff-student, staff-staff, and student-student relationships while embedding consistent use of academic and non-academic data into daily practice. Core strategies include teacher teams meeting regularly to discuss each student's strengths and progress, Community Connect meetings linking students to out-of-school resources, extensive professional development and coaching, and family engagement. (Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) — Evidence Rating (2024))

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) program evidence summary. (2020). https://evidenceforessa.org/program/building-assets-reducing-risks-barr-attendance/
  • Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) — Evidence Rating. (2024). https://www.evidenceforlearning.org/evidence-rating/building-assets-reducing-risks-barr/
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title Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR)
description A schoolwide K–12 training and coaching program run by the BARR Center that integrates relationship-building, coordinated staff practices, and systematic academic and non-academic data use to improve student outcomes.
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sources 2 — building-assets-reducing-risks-barr-program-evidence-summary-2020, building-assets-reducing-risks-barr-evidence-rating-2024

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