BARR

BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) gives schools a comprehensive system to meet student academic, emotional, and social needs. BARR includes

teacher teams that work together; consisting of math, science, and Language Arts
intentional relationships between teacher and student, and student to student
problem solving and goal setting by teacher teams and support staff
identifying and highlighting student strengths
systemically addressing student issues like academic failure, poor attendance, and engaging in risky behaviors
classroom curriculum promoting positive self-image and elevating developmental assets