Windham and Raymond Schools Adopted BARR Education Model
Maine schools implemented the Building Assets Reducing Risks program to support student recovery and academic success.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Middle and high schools in Windham and Raymond have officially joined a statewide initiative utilizing the Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR) model. The program, which focuses on tracking attendance, behavior, and academic metrics, was adopted by 71 Maine schools during the 2023-24 school year.
Why it matters
The BARR model aims to foster student and educator recovery from the long-term educational impacts of the pandemic. By prioritizing community building and goal setting, the framework seeks to improve overall school performance through data-driven support.
A total of 94 schools across Maine now utilize the BARR model, supported by $10 million in federal emergency relief funding. Participating institutions monitor metrics for teams of approximately 75 students.
The players
Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR)
An education model that uses academic, behavioral, and attendance data to support student and teacher development.
Jordan Small Middle School
A public school in Raymond, Maine, currently working toward full implementation of the BARR framework.
The details
Schools implement the BARR model by organizing groups of about 75 students alongside their core subject teachers, administrators, and counselors. The process involves 30-minute weekly activities centered on building community and setting academic goals. Furthermore, teachers meet frequently to analyze individual student progress, allowing them to coordinate and implement specific support plans tailored to each student's needs.
Timeline
71 Maine schools began adopting the BARR model during the 2023-24 school year.
Jordan Small Middle School is set to reach full implementation by the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Windham schools are scheduled to merge into a new building next year.
The Home Front
The adoption of the BARR model in Maine follows the deployment of federal emergency relief funds designed to address pandemic-era academic disruption. This shift reflects a broader trend of school districts integrating intensive, data-backed support systems to stabilize student outcomes.
Families with students in Windham or Raymond should look for updates from their school district regarding new support plan check-ins. If your student is at Jordan Small Middle School, monitor district communications for updates on the facility merger planned for next year.
The takeaway
The BARR model shifts the school experience toward frequent, proactive teacher intervention for every student in a 75-person team. Parents should maintain active communication with their student's core subject teachers to stay informed about their child's participation in these weekly goal-setting sessions.
Further reading
For more information on school support frameworks, visit the Secondary Education resource page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portland Press Herald.
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