We deliver our educational approach to schools through our foundational and continuing support packages.
Breakthrough
by BARR
Breakthrough is our foundational package for educators — developed to bridge opportunity and education gaps for all students. Breakthrough includes access to:
- Dedicated BARR Coach with Four On-Site Visits in Year One and Three in Years Two and Three
- Annual Needs Analysis
- Bi-Annual Student & Teacher Surveys
- Basecamp (Comprehensive LMS)
- North Star (Organizational Tool)
- Ongoing BARR Trainings/Professional Development
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Communications Support
- BARR Network
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Highlighted Components
While we believe in the strength and necessity of every component of the BARR Packages, there are a few tools that stand out as exceptional.
Coaching
Access a highly-trained, experienced coach, who will serve as your direct connection to the BARR Center, and act as an integrator of the BARR structure and programming.
- Annual analysis of your school’s needs with goal setting
- On-site coaching visits, followed by coaching reports with next steps
- Weekly coaching calls
- 24/7 unlimited access
- Remote coaching for program enhancements
Training
+ PD
Continue to learn and grow with monthly professional learning communities and BARR-specific trainings that include implementation of the system, addressing trauma, promoting equity, and reducing barriers, among others.
- Year 1: BARR Implementation Training
- Year 2: Effective Team Meetings and Addressing Trauma
- Year 3: Promoting Equity
- Year 3 (Secondary): Reducing Substance Use
- Year 3 (Elementary): Reducing Barriers to Learning
Tools +
Resources
Access our SEL curriculum, track and assess progress with our proprietary data tracking and organizational tools, and stay on top of the day-to-day with our members-only portal.
- Build strong relationships with students by utilizing our age-specific SEL curriculum — I-Times and U-Times
- Track and assess student strengths, strategies, and follow-up information with North Star — our proprietary data organizer and analysis tool
- Access Basecamp — our comprehensive, online Learning Management System (LMS), providing one stop for everything educators need to implement Breakthrough and Thrive by BARR
Barr
Network
Connect to our growing network of BARR schools across the country, and learn from other BARR educators.
- BARR Network membership, with connections to over 140 schools and 98 districts in 17 different states
- Discounted rate for Annual BARR Conference
Our Customers Say It Best
We obviously believe whole-heartedly in BARR, but don’t take our word for it. We have happy customers who always say it best.
The BARR framework, and our entire team of teachers, counselors, social workers, and administrators, have been instrumental in allowing us to connect with students and meet their needs on an individual basis during this challenging time.
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100%
- Success Rate
Designed by an educator, the BARR Packages make growth possible and within reach for every school. We say we’ve never failed, and we mean it. We have a 100% success rate, in schools of all shapes and sizes.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re just getting started with Breakthrough, our foundational package, or seeking continuing support with Thrive, we’re here to answer your questions and help you take the next step.
