Aligned to Portrait of a Graduate and 21st Century Skills
DESSA Student is the only student-rated assessment that gives students access to their results immediately.
Students participate in a self-assessment to understand their own strengths and take part in challenges to help them level up their skills. When students feel their opinions and choices are heard, they are more likely to be invested in their learning.
“We want students to be happy and supported in whatever they choose to do in life. By building supportive relationships and our focus on resiliency we are helping to do just that.”
Why is College and Career Readiness Even More Important Today?
With rapid changes in technology, employers are looking for coachability. They can teach the technical parts of the job if the individual is interested and willing to learn, understands how to work with others, and can solve problems.
“Academics are important, but it’s historically been up to us to figure out how to take that forward in being successful. The social and emotional skills we’re learning guide us to succeed beyond school.”
