Portrait of a graduate

How to take portrait of a graduate from poster to practice with practical, classroom-tested implementation strategies

Michael Hernandez helps districts and BOCES in New York and beyond put the Portrait of a Graduate into practice through authentic, competency-based curriculum, standards alignment, and assessments.

With 25 years in the classroom and his book Storytelling With Purpose, Michael works alongside leaders and teachers to design the portfolios, capstones, and real-world performance tasks that provide evidence of learning and foster durable skills. Consulting can be structured as BOCES-aidable.

Services

Michael helps districts and schools implement Portrait of a Graduate with inspiring and practical professional learning, coaching, and leadership strategies.

Authentic Assessment Design

Michael works with your teams to build portfolios, capstones, and performance tasks that demonstrate the Portrait's competencies that hold up to scrutiny. No detection software, no guesswork, just assessments that measure real learning.

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Teacher professional learning

Practical, classroom-tested workshops and coaching that give teachers the mindsets and tools to make authentic assessment work in their own subject areas and grade levels.

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Leadership strategy and planning

Working sessions to help leadership teams set goals, sequence the transition, and bring teachers, families, and the community along with them.

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Partnerships & coaching

Partnerships & coaching. One-day PD fails to provide lasting impact, and often leads to frustration. Partnerships provide ongoing support to maintain momentum, and sustain a healthy, constructive school culture.

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