Measuring Competencies

GRADES DON'T TELL THE WHOLE STORY

Your "Portrait of a Graduate" shouldn't just be a poster on the wall. Future Design School helps you turn those soft skills into hard data, giving your students credit for the skills that actually define their future.

The "Good Student" Trap

You promise to build Critical Thinkers and Leaders. We help you prove it.

Most schools say they value resilience, collaboration and agency. But when report card day comes, what do parents see? A math grade and a history grade.

If you don't measure it, it doesn't count. Without a real way to track these skills, they stay "aspirational." Teachers rely on gut feelings ("he's a nice kid"), and parents are left wondering if their child is actually ready for the real world.

We train your teachers to assess skills with the same rigor they apply to calculus—without the burnout.

  • Make it Objective: Move away from "I think she’s a good collaborator" to "Here is the evidence." We give your team the tools to assess skills objectively and with validity.
  • Teach the Student, Not the Class: When you know exactly which skills a student is missing, you can help. We show teachers how to spot skill gaps and personalize their coaching.
  • See The Full Journey: Growth happens over years, not semesters. We help you build a system that tracks a student’s trajectory from their first day to graduation.

Turning Theory Into Practice

We don’t just give you a handbook and wish you luck. We engage educators in flexible professional learning pathways, virtual or in person to change the culture of assessment.

  • The Mindset Shift: We help teachers move from "Graders" (judging the end product) to "Coaches" (improving the process).
  • The Calibration: We get your whole staff speaking the same language, so everyone knows exactly what "Agency" looks like.
  • The Toolset: We provide the frameworks to track growth without adding hours of marking.

The Shift You’ll See

  • Students who own their story.

    They stop asking "Is this on the test?" and start saying "Here is how I solved this problem." They leave with a portfolio of concrete skills and the confidence to use them.

  • Teachers who feel like coaches.

    Your staff gains a clear roadmap. No more subjective arguments over participation marks—just clear, actionable feedback.

  • Parents who see the ROI.

    They finally get it. They receive concrete evidence of their child’s growth in the skills that matter for life, not just the next exam.

Ready to measure what matters?

Let's give your students the credit they deserve.