Vision of the Graduate

Schools are preparing graduates for a future that requires them to not only have content knowledge, but also the transferable skills and dispositions necessary for success in a diverse and rapidly changing world. For students to think critically, work collaboratively, and learn deeply, these important attributes must be defined clearly by schools, and systems must be put in place to authentically asses and give feedback to students on their progress toward proficiency. To support this core transformative work, the NEASC Standards for Accreditation ask that schools develop a Vision of the Graduate (also known as Portrait of a Learner or Collective Vision for Student Success).

The Vision of the Graduate embeds essential life skills into expectations of our schools. It’s not just content and academics. It’s about building transferable skills needed for our students to be successful in their future.
— Erin Palonen, Principal, Griswold High School, CT

We are pleased to provide assistance to schools and districts for developing and implementing their own Vision of the Graduate through comprehensive workshops, coaching/cohorts, study groups, and online resources.