Career Planning

An Educational Development Plan (EDP) is a document showing a student’s current interests, abilities, and career pathways. It is more comprehensive than a schedule of classes because it includes information a student can use to make wise choices about post-secondary options.

The State of Michigan requires that students must be given the opportunity to create an EDP beginning in the 7th grade and revises it appropriately throughout high school. An EDP is designed to assist students to identify career development goals as they relate to academic requirements, which may be fulfilled through career and technical education.

Counselors meet with all classes to instruct students on updating their EDP annually. The essential elements for updating an EDP are exploring careers, projected job openings, educational/training goals, career interest surveys, activities, experiences, and plans of action.

Students are welcomed and encouraged to explore Xello on their own time.

Say hello to Xello!

Xello is software that helps students in grades 6–12 create their very own, unique roadmap for future success—enabling them to discover their own personalized pathway through self-knowledge, exploration and planning. Built on a proven model for student success, Xello aligns to the Michigan Career Development Model, including Educational Development Plans (EDP) and Talent Portfolios.

Xello for Families  (Video - 1:30 minutes)

Xello: Make Every Student Future Ready (Video- 1:37 minutes)

Xello Student Experience Overview (Video -  3:59 minutes)

Parent Involvement

You’re encouraged to explore Xello with your child by logging in together. Your child can log in to his or her account via desktop or mobile device to share what they’ve learned about themselves, the world of work, and their future options. 

Benefits of Xello

• Students gain career awareness, exploration and preparation all in one comprehensive platform, which grows with them throughout their K-12 education experience.
• Students easily create and revise their Educational Development Plan and Talent Portfolios each school year.
• Educators can review students interests, skills and abilities over the course of their K-12 education and guide them in a career readiness journey unique to students’ own experiences and talents.