Portrait of a Graduate

Developing the Vision of Your Ideal Graduate

⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching & Leading 🪑 SW & SE Seated & 💻 Virtual💲 Paid

3 Part Series

  1. In-Person Interactive Sessions for which attendees will choose 1 set of dates:

    • June 11-12 | 8:30-3PM | Jackson High School, Ignite Center, 315 S Missouri Street, Jackson, MO 63755

    • June 13-14 | 8:30-3 PM | Nixa Community Room, Faught Administration Center, 301 S. Main St., Nixa MO 65714

  2. Virtual Follow-up Coaching: Dates to be determined by Districts and i4PL.

  3. Monthly Virtual Check-ins: Dates to be determined by GOCSD and Districts.

  • Lunch: Provided

  • Intended Audience: Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents, Principals & Assistant Principals, Teachers, Curriculum Directors and University Professors

  • Registration:

    • GOCSD Members: $1500 for a District Team of up to 5 attendees

    • Nonmembers: $1750 for a District Team of up to 5 attendees

    • Up to 10 Districts may register for each set of dates for the In-Person Interactive Sessions.

    • If all the slots are not filled by GOCSD Members, registration will be opened to Nonmembers.

    • Substitutions are encouraged as refunds will not be provided.

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Why Participate?

This dynamic-three part series is tailored to guide participants in developing a comprehensive outline for their Portrait of a Graduate. This series is ideal for those dedicated to shaping the holistic development of students.

PART 1: In-Person 2 Day Interactive Session
The first part of the series is a two-day interactive seated session lead by i4PL, the organization that facilitated our Kettle Moraine Field Trip in Wisconsin. Participants will embark on a purposeful exploration, delving into the core elements of defining the characteristics, skills, and attributes they envision for their ideal graduate. Facilitated by experienced educators and educational leaders, this session offers a collaborative space for participants to share ideas, gain valuable insights, and develop their outline for how to carry forward this work in their district, school or academic program.

PART 2: Virtual Follow-up Coaching
Upon completion of the in-person training, the second part of the series will be more personalized and tailored for each district. Each team will receive two 45-minute follow-up virtual coaching sessions with representatives from the Institute for Personalized Learning (i4PL) within the 2024-25 school year. The dates and times for the follow-up coaching will be established by the district and i4PL. All follow-up coaching will occur virtually.

PART 3: Virtual Monthly Check-ins
The third and final part of this series will include virtual monthly check-ins. These community sessions will will be facilitated by GOCSD representatives. The dates for these sessions will be determined with participants input.

Join us for this inspiring work that not only helps outline your Portrait of a Graduate, but also lays the foundation for creating transformative educational experiences and prepares students for success beyond the classroom. Enrich your educational practice by giving form and substance to your vision of an empowered and successful graduate.

Need More Details about a Portrait of a Graduate before Registering?

Curious about the idea and purpose of districts having a Portrait of a Graduate? Not sure if this series is a good fit for your organization? Access the free recording, The Why Behind Portrait of a Graduate, that is available in our On-Demand Catalog.

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Guest Expert

Dr. Ewald

Dr. Theresa Ewald
Associate Director
Institute for Personalized Learning

Dr. Theresa Ewald, Associate Director for 14PL, has been engaged in leading school districts through a transformation to a competency-based and learner-centered educational system. As the former Assistant Superintendent of Kettle Moraine School District, Dr. Ewald understands the systemic, classroom and personal transformation needed to serve learners and communities. In addition to leading a decade of transformation in Kettle Moraine, she mentors educational leaders and state leaders as they seek to change the system for learners. Dr. Ewald has experience in designing for competency-based pathways, multi-age environments, project-based learning, international assessments, distributed-leadership models and educator micro-credentialing.

Twitter: @bathewaldt

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We use the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning when designing our experiences to ensure that we provide professional learning that leads to high-quality leading, teaching, and learning for students and educators.

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