CPS Grant Slides
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
$33,000 AEF Grant
01. Overview
Scaling the CPS framework across AHS and OMS.
Institutionalizing equity and mental health support through a district-wide MTSS, building on success since 2018.
The CPS Approach
A trauma-informed model reframing behavior as a skill deficit.
Prioritizes Collaboration over Punishment
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant Proposal
AEF
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
$33,000 AEF Grant
02. Success
Reducing implicit bias by shifting mindset to proactive inquiry.
Behavioral Equity
Targeted support for IEP, Multilingual Learners, and BIPOC students through systemic continuity.
AHS Impact
75%
Reduction in suspensions over 3 years.
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant Proposal
AEF
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
$33,000 AEF Grant
03. Strategy
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Tier 1 Scaling
Universal training for all staff across schools.
02
Sustainability
Revenue model for long-term viability.
03
Fidelity
Systemic assessment and quality control.
"High-fidelity training for safety, wellness, and excellence."
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant Proposal
AEF
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
$33,000 AEF Grant
04. Evaluation
| Focus Area | Metric |
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| Climate | Panorama Surveys |
| Equity | Suspension Gaps |
| Capacity | 3 Certified Trainers |
"Building systemic capacity for equitable excellence."
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant Proposal
AEF
CPS Grant Poster Document
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
$33,000 AEF Grant • 2026
Poster 01 / 04
Overview
01
Project Overview
Institutionalizing equity and mental health support through a district-wide MTSS.
This initiative scales the CPS framework across AHS and OMS, building on success since 2018. It reframes behavior as a skill deficit.
Collaboration over Punishment
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant • 2026
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
Success & Rationale
Poster 02 / 04
Impact
02
Success Data
AHS Results
Reducing student suspensions through proactive inquiry and a shift in educator mindset.
System Impact
75% Reduction
Targeted Equity
Systemic continuity for IEP, Multilingual Learners, and BIPOC students.
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant • 2026
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
Implementation Strategy
Poster 03 / 04
Strategy
03
Phased Rollout
01
Tier 1 Scaling
Universal training for staff across secondary schools for alignment.
02
Sustainability
Internal revenue model and staffing for long-term viability.
03
Fidelity
Continuous assessment through district certified trainers.
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant • 2026
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Arlington Public Schools
Collaborative Problem Solving
Evaluation & Metrics
Poster 04 / 04
Success
04
Metrics
| Focus Area | Primary Metric |
|---|
| Climate | Panorama Surveys |
| Equity | Suspension Gaps |
| Capacity | 3 Certified Trainers |
"Building systemic capacity for equitable excellence."
Office of Student Services
AEF Grant • 2026