Wayfinder | Aligning with the Utah Portrait of a Graduate

You know the skills your students need—now it’s time to track their growth and make those skills a reality. Wayfinder helps you seamlessly implement Utah's Portrait of a Graduate framework with ease.

Our research-backed program integrates Future-Ready skills and Portrait of a Graduate competencies into one cohesive, easy-to-use solution.

With Wayfinder, your students will:

Build the skills most valued by employers, colleges, and communities
Gain confidence in their future paths
Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving skills for lifelong success
Develop a strong sense of purpose

By fostering interpersonal, leadership, and critical thinking abilities, Wayfinder equips students with the adaptability and purpose they need to succeed in school, careers, and beyond.

BUILD DURABLE SKILLS FOR UTAH STUDENTS

Utah's Portrait of a Graduate describes the ideal characteristics and career-ready skills of a Utah graduate after going through the K-12 system.

Wayfinder’s curriculum, activities, and assessments directly support educators to help students develop these characteristics and build future-ready skills to thrive in academics and life.

Students love Wayfinder. In head-to-head competitions nationwide, schools choose Wayfinder 4 out of 5 times. Our research-backed Future-Ready Skills curriculum complies with FERPA, COPPA, and PPRA and is the top choice of schools + districts across Utah.

Watch the video below to see why many of Utah's schools + districts use Wayfinder to build durable skills.

EXPLORE UTAH'S PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE ALIGNMENT

See how Wayfinder's core skills and Future-Ready Skills activities + lessons align with Utah's Portrait of a Graduate!

Utah Portrait of a Graduate Alignment

Wayfinder's Activities + Lessons align with Utah's Portrait of a Graduate characteristics:

Mastery
Autonomy
Purpose

WELL-BEING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS NAVIGATING SMARTPHONE HABITS

Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox has sent letters to district and school administrators saying “Cellphone-free learning environments will help our teachers teach and our students learn.” This has led to state-level proposals for stricter student cellphone policies.

Many school districts in Utah have already implemented restrictions or bans on cellphones in the classroom in an effort to reduce distractions and protect young Utahns from the effects of cellphone addiction.

We know that simply limiting screen time isn’t enough. True long-term success comes from teaching students how to develop healthy and responsible habits around social media and phone use.

Check out our free resource packet with activities to help students confidently manage their digital lives.

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Olive Bronson, Director of Partnerships

“My purpose is to work toward a world in which individuals and communities are able to live in dignity, choice, and joy.”

Summer Lee, Outreach Coordinator

"My purpose is to help students feel that they belong in school and can succeed academically and in their lives."

Patrick Cook-Deegan

Patrick Cook-Deegan, Founder + CEO

“My purpose is to catalyze purpose-based programs, organizations, and movements.”