My Future Portfolio

A student-first portfolio workspace

Make room for what students can do—and who they hope to become.

My Future Portfolio helps students document their strengths, interests, preferences, experiences, and dreams in their own words and formats.

Ask about using or testing See how it works

For student or administrator access, contact Jennifer.

A sketch of a student portfolio An illustrative portfolio page with space for a student's introduction, strengths, interests, and a work sample. This is not a real student's information. A little about me Things I enjoy My own story
An illustrative portfolio layout—not a real student record.

More than a checklist

A fuller picture, built with the student

Students can share what they are proud of, what helps them learn, and what they want others to know. Educators support the process without taking the story away from its author.

Student voice comes first

Guided prompts help students describe strengths, interests, preferences, and future goals at a pace that works for them.

Different ways to express an idea

Combine writing with images, audio, and video so a portfolio can reflect more than words on a page.

A tool for IEP participation

Students can use their portfolio to prepare to lead their IEP team meetings and share their strengths, preferences, and goals.

A simple starting point

How it works

  1. Set up a student portfolio

    An administrator creates a private student record and shares its password-protected editing link.

  2. Build it together

    The student adds ideas and work samples with prompts, accessibility supports, and autosave.

  3. Share when ready

    Choose a presentation link or export a one-page portfolio for a meeting, transition plan, or celebration.

Designed for thoughtful sharing

Student work should travel with care.

Editing pages are password-protected. Administrators can manage the students they created, and presentation links are shared intentionally by the educator.

About the creator

Jennifer Burnes

Transition Specialist · PhD, Educational Psychology / Special Education

Jennifer works with young adults with disabilities as they build skills in employment, independent living, self-advocacy, and community participation. Across more than 20 years in special education, technical assistance, research, and evaluation, she has used technology to solve practical problems for educators and students. She created My Future Portfolio to help students share their strengths, interests, preferences, and goals in their own words.

Interested in a closer look?

Are you interested in using or testing My Future Portfolio?

I’d be glad to hear what would make it useful in your setting. Reach out to Jennifer to talk about access or share feedback.

Email Jennifer

jennifer.burnes@gmail.com

For administrators

Administrator sign in

Student editing links are created by an administrator and shared directly with each student.