Toolkit is Portico’s library of grab-and-go resources for school leaders. It contains activities, classroom tools, and implementation plans that allow educators to avoid reinventing the wheel and focus more time on transforming learning to be relevant for all.
Recent Toolkit Posts
- Sharing Student Stories to Bring Your School Identity to Life
Your students’ stories are already unfolding in classrooms, sports fields, extracurricular activities, and the community. How can you collect and celebrate these stories to bring your school’s mission to life? Let their voices drive your shared vision of readiness—one story at a time. - Engage in Function-Based Thinking to More Deeply Understand Students
Understanding the root cause of student behavior is essential for creating meaningful interventions. By focusing on function-based behavior, educators can uncover the purpose behind actions and respond with empathy. Examining patterns and providing targeted support empowers students to grow and thrive within a supportive school community. - Use Openers and Closers to Support Authentic Connection
Meetings that start and end with purpose don’t just feel better—they produce better outcomes. Openers and closers create a foundation of trust, engagement, and alignment, which leads to more innovative ideas, stronger relationships, and actionable results. When participants leave a meeting feeling inspired and connected, they carry that energy into their work, their relationships, and even their personal lives. It’s a ripple effect that starts with a simple but powerful choice: to invest in the moments that prime people to think differently, share openly, and connect authentically.