Future-Ready Pathways &
Portrait of a Graduate Services
Designing learning pathways that prepare every student for career and community.
Designing learning pathways that prepare every student for career and community.
We help communities define what success looks like for every graduate and build the systems that make that vision real.
Our process blends stakeholder engagement, curriculum alignment, and partnership development to connect K-12 learning with life beyond graduation.
Together, we design Portraits of a Graduate rooted in what our kids need to be successful - pathways that inspire and pathways that deliver.
Purpose:
Evaluates how your curriculum, programs, and partnerships align with your district’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies and college-career readiness goals.
Deliverables:
Comprehensive Alignment Map showing where graduate attributes live across K–12
Equity Analysis identifying access gaps by subgroup or region
Future Readiness Index Scorecard summarizing strengths and growth priorities
Action Plan with phased steps toward a fully realized future-ready framework
Purpose: Facilitate design sessions to build new or refine existing learning pathways in college, CTE, and WBL.
Deliverables:
Draft Program Blueprints including course sequences and credit options
Lead team through CTE approval process
Dual-Enrollment Matrix mapping higher-ed partnerships
Implementation Timeline with staffing, budget, and communications plan
Purpose: Collaboration with local colleges, businesses, and community organizations to expand student access and real-world relevance.
Deliverables:
Partnership Agreements or MOUs
Engagement Toolkit for onboarding partners and families
Sustainability Checklist for long-term program health
Inclusive facilitation that brings students, staff, families, and community members together to co-create a shared Portrait of a Graduate.
Deliverables:
Facilitated Sessions & Focus Groups with summary notes and themes
Draft Portrait Design Poster and narrative language for board adoption
Visual Identity Package (graphics, taglines, and display materials)
Board Presentation Deck summarizing process, findings, and recommendations
We help districts embed their Portrait of a Graduate into curriculum, assessment, and professional learning.
Deliverables:
Curriculum Crosswalk linking competencies to courses and assessments
Professional Learning Plan for teachers and administrators
Measurement Dashboard to track student progress toward competencies
Ready to define what success looks like for your graduates?
Let’s design a vision and pathways that prepare every student to thrive in school, in work, and in life.
Schedule a consultation here.