This document is a guide to the key terms, structures, and ideas associated with MS 250's digital portfolio development process. These terms and explanations can help educators understand what's involved in the portfolio development process and can be used in conjunction with the other documents in this collection to create a fuller picture of the process at work.

This document names and describes the various components, systems and structures that contribute to West Side Collaborative Middle School's portfolio system. It shows the relationships of the parts to each other as well as to other features of the instructional landscape at West Side. This diagram can support educators in taking multiple factors into consideration when designing their own portfolio processes.

This Packet, contains examples of West Side Collaborative's portfolio process in practice. It includes examples of student reflection, teacher feedback and a document outlining the beliefs of West Side Collaborative teachers regarding student ownership, reflection and feedback.

This sample schedule illustrates how West Side Collaborative has worked "basecamp" (a designated time to work on portfolios) into their schedule. Educators could use this as a model or a template to guide their own portfolio-friendly schedule designs.

This document outlines the key milestones, decisions and accomplishments over the past 20 years of portfolio work at WSC. It is instructive in helping educators consider the stages of development and the important responses to various conditions that contribute to building and sustaining a student portfolio practice.

Ths document represents the voices of various West Side Collaborative teachers reflecting on the value and purpose of their student portfolio process as well as its impact on students' sense of ownership over their work.