Portrait of a Graduate Framework for K-12 Districts

Portrait of a Graduate

Shaping Your School District’s Vision and Strategy to Achieve Learner and Graduate Competencies

A Better Way to Develop Graduate Competencies

Studer Education provides comprehensive support for developing the Portrait of a Graduate for K-12 school districts. We help superintendents, district leaders, and school boards define, develop, and operationalize the competencies that matter most for student success — in school and beyond.

Empowering Every Learner for Success

A well-crafted Portrait of a Graduate rubric provides a clear, shared vision of the skills, knowledge, and mindsets students need to thrive. It confirms your school district has a roadmap for students to excel at every stage of their education and to demonstrate high competency in their chosen paths after graduation, ensuring college readiness.

A Collaborative,
Community-Driven Approach

We partner with superintendents, boards, and leadership teams to move your district from strategy to daily execution — with clarity, accountability, and measurable progress.

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Facilitated Focus Groups
Engage students, staff, and community members in meaningful dialogue, on-site or virtually, to ensure every voice is heard.
Expert Guidance
Our experienced coaches analyze and synthesize findings, guiding your steering committee through each phase with clarity and confidence.
Organizational Scorecard
Track progress with KPIs aligned to your district’s strategic plan, ensuring accountability and measurable results.
Progress Reports
Stay informed with regular, actionable recommendations and updates tailored for district leadership.
Distributable Visual Portrait
Receive a professionally designed, visually engaging Portrait of a Graduate that can be shared across your district and community to ensure your district’s goals and competencies clear, memorable, and accessible.

How We Activate
The Portrait of a Graduate

We partner with your district to develop a Portrait of a Graduate framework that truly reflects your community’s unique values and aspirations.

By engaging everyone — from your youngest learners and graduating seniors to local employers and industry partners — we ensure your Portrait is student-guided and community-driven. The result is a clear, actionable vision that seamlessly integrates with your district’s strategic plan and prepares every graduate for school, career, and life success.

As we work together to develop your district’s Portrait of a Graduate, Studer Education will provide every step along the way, including:

“Studer Education has been instrumental in strengthening our two-way communication structures. Building trust between administration and employees was a top priority when we started. After several years of rounding with every school and employee group, our district’s culture has become more positive.”

Bradley Roberson

Superintendent of Schools
Oxford School District

“Searching for that one thing that will get you instant results will take an entire career. Building sustainable practices that breed a culture of success is more practical and attainable. Studer Education will meet you where you are to help you pave a path forward.”

Robert H. Malay

Superintendent of Schools
School Administrative Unit 29

Mark Martin

Superintendent of Schools
Meade County School District

“Studer Education has equipped us with data-driven improvement practices and strategies, which has helped us to make informed decisions and increase ownership of the strategy we’re implementing to address needs.”

Briana Kehoe

Director of Educational Services
Burton School District

Briana Kehoe

Director of Educational Services
Burton School District

How Strong is Your District's Leadership System?

Take this 5-minute District Leadership Assessment, grounded in the 9 Pillars of Leadership Excellence, to identify strengths, uncover gaps, and clarify your team’s next strategic move.

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A Proven, Phased Approach
for Sustainable Change

Our process ensures alignment across your strategic plan, bringing together your initiatives and providing actionable steps for implementation.

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Establish

Build alignment with a district-led steering committee.

Learn

Research and gather input to inform your Portrait of a Graduate.

Discuss

Conduct focus groups with students, staff, and community members to collect diverse perspectives..

Envision

Draft your district’s Portrait of a Graduate, reflecting shared priorities and aspirations.

Define

Coordinate feedback to shape and refine the Portrait.

Refine

Meet as a committee to finalize values and develop actionable plans.

Align

Launch and communicate your Portrait of a Graduate to the broader community.

Ready to develop your school district’s Portrait of a Graduate?

Let’s create a Portrait of a Graduate that inspires, aligns, and empowers your school district. Contact us today to learn more about how Studer Education can help you define and achieve your vision for student success.

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