The Madden Center for Portrait Classrooms
Portrait Readiness Begins with Instructional Readiness.
Many schools have developed a Portrait of a Graduate. The next challenge is translating that vision into everyday classroom practice. A Portrait of a Graduate is more than a vision. It is a commitment to preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to thrive in school, work, and life. Bringing that vision to life requires educators who are equipped to intentionally cultivate Portrait competencies through everyday instructional practice. The Madden Center for Portrait Classrooms partners with schools and districts to build the instructional readiness that helps educators bring Portrait competencies to life for every student in every classroom through consulting, professional learning, coaching, and practical resources.
Partnership Opportunities
CONSULTING
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Partner with educational leaders to align vision, strengthen instructional readiness, and implement sustainable strategies that bring Portrait of a Graduate vision to life.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Evidence-based professional learning and training that equips educators and leaders with the knowledge, skills, and instructional practices to strengthen instructional readiness and intentionally cultivate Portrait of a Graduate competencies through everyday teaching and learning.
COACHING
BRIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
BRIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
Personalized leadership and instructional coaching that strengthens instructional readiness, supports educator growth, and advances Portrait-ready classrooms.
BRIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
BRIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
BRIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
The Equity Prof's BRIGHT Instructional Model bridges Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education and Portrait of a Graduate implementation through six culturally responsive instructional practices: Build empathy-driven relationships and inclusive classroom community; Reimagine rigor through relevant, meaningful learning; Instruct with dialogue to strengthen student voice and communication; Give growth-informed feedback to support continuous improvement; Honor and integrate home, culture, and community knowledge; and Tend to teacher well-being and collective care.
