Community Connect meetings to coordinate out-of-school resources for students¶

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Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

BARR includes "Community Connect meetings ... designed to implement comprehensive strategies to address the needs of the students who need resources outside of school for enrichment and support." This extends the model's data-and-relationships work beyond the school day by connecting students and families to external enrichment and support resources.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Coordination by the BARR coordinator, who works with school staff, administrators, and parents/guardians to support the needs of all students.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K–12 students needing resources outside of school

Target Learning Goals¶

• addressing non-academic needs that create obstacles to learning

Related Strategies¶

• Weekly teacher team meetings to review each student's strengths, progress, and obstacles
• Implement BARR with a dedicated coordinator, weekly teacher-team meetings, multi-year professional development, and intensive coaching

Examples¶

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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/