Integrate POG frameworks into curricula and assessment with ongoing stakeholder dialogue, rather than leaving them as unused documents¶

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Description¶

The brief recommends ongoing dialogue among state education departments, districts, educators, parents, students, and industry partners for continuous improvement of POG frameworks. It warns frameworks should not be "developed and left on a shelf or a website for viewing"; instead they "should be integrated into curricula and assessed fairly to understand whether the goals of the POG framework are being met." It also calls for communication strategies and training materials to help educators integrate POG competencies into instruction.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Communication resources and training materials for educators; ongoing dialogue among stakeholders at all levels

Constraints¶

• The brief notes POGs "continue to evolve," so implementation guidance must adapt

Target Learners¶

• all K-12 students approaching high school graduation

Target Learning Goals¶

• achieving the knowledge, skills, and competencies defined in a POG framework before graduation

Related Strategies¶

• Engage community constituents through multiple input methods as the first step in POG development
• Support the shift from standardized testing toward diverse assessment strategies—performance-based assessments, portfolios, and experiential learning—with teacher training, resource allocation, and accountability flexibility
• Establish continuous improvement cycles that monitor and evaluate POG implementation
• Invest in ongoing educator professional development and an assessment community of practice for POG success

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Terrell, J. H., Ahigian, R., Garvey, M., & Barzee, S. (2025). Building future-ready students: The state of Portraits of a Graduate Frameworks. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED673550