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The Accountability and Resiliency Center (ARC) is a research-based behavioral intervention program designed as a restorative alternative to out-of-school suspension. It provides an inclusionary campus space where students receive targeted support to process behavioral infractions, learn self-regulation, and develop prosocial skills while remaining connected to their learning community.

The primary purpose of the Accountability and Resiliency Center is to provide a restorative, supportive, skill-building intervention that helps students take accountability, repair relationships, strengthen social, emotional, and academic skills and re-enter the school community successfully. Key objectives include: Reducing Exclusionary Discipline: By serving as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 intervention, the ARC helps districts significantly decrease suspension and expulsion rates. Maximizing Instructional Time: Unlike off-campus consequences, the ARC ensures students "lose less instructional time" by keeping them on-site with a structured plan to return to class. Fostering Accountability: The center moves beyond "punishment" by guiding students through a restorative dialogue where they acknowledge the impact of their actions and take active steps to repair harm. Building Student Resilience: Through trauma-informed practices and skill-building modules, the ARC equips students with the emotional tools needed to navigate future conflicts successfully.

The Accountability & Resiliency Center (ARC) is designed as a proactive, inclusionary alternative to exclusionary discipline. Instead of completely removing a student from the learning environment, the ARC provides a structured, restorative space where students can learn prosocial behaviors, such as self-regulation and conflict resolution, while remaining connected to their school community.

The Accountability and Resiliency Center is specifically tailored for students in grades 4 through 12. The curriculum and restorative approach are developmentally aligned to meet the needs of upper elementary, middle, and high school students.

Successful implementation typically involves a cross-functional team, including site administrators, intervention specialists, counselors, and the designated ARC teacher. Our initial 2-day training is specifically designed to help this team begin to build the systems and structures necessary for long-term success.

Sustainability is a core pillar of our approach. Following the initial training, a Consultant provides ongoing, in-person coaching, typically quarterly sessions, to support the ARC teacher and site team. We also assist with data collection and fidelity tools to ensure the program is meeting your district’s goals.

The duration is flexible and based on the student's specific needs and the nature of the infraction. Because our approach is personalized, the focus is on the student completing behavioral intervention modules and participating in restorative reflection rather than a "set" number of hours or days.

Yes! We encourage you to visit our Funding Sources page or contact us for guidance on navigating your specific budget options.