Did you know that over 150 USDs are using Xello in Kansas? Learn how Xello’s discovery-based model helps every student understand who they are, what opportunities are available to them, and where they’re going after high school.
Kansas, say hello to Xello!
Students across Kansas have been building Individual Plans of Study in Career Cruising for years. Now we’re excited to bring you Xello—our new, highly engaging program to help every student become future ready!
What is Xello
Every student, future ready
We love Career Cruising! But we knew it was time for something new. Today’s student has different experiences and expectations of technology—they need a program that will grow with them. Through our 20 year journey with Career Cruising we’ve learned a lot, both from our own experiences and from the feedback of students and educators. We knew what was needed wasn’t a new version of Career Cruising, but a new student-centred approach to software designed to deliver the type of experience kids encounter in other aspects of their life. Read how Post Secondary Programs Coordinator, Cody Lee empowers students with Xello.
A proven model of success for every student
In Xello, each student builds critical self-knowledge and learns about their future possibilities to build a personalized plan for their future success.
Build Self-knowledge
Students define their interests, skills, preferences, and aspirations so they can explore the opportunities right for them.
Explore Options
Students learn about career possibilities and educational pathways by exploring rich engaging content and lessons.
Create a Plan
Students create dynamic, actionable plans that outline the steps needed to achieve school, career and life goals.
Learn & Reassess
As students gain experience, knowledge, and skills, they can reassess and change their plans for the future.
See how Xello supports the Kansas Individual Plans of Study (IPS)
With Xello, students can build and revise their IPS, while educators have insight into students’ progress. Beyond a checklist, Xello’s interactive lessons and exploration tools, encourage deeper, more meaningful reflection and nurture the skills students need for their futures. Learn more in our Xello IPS Scope and Sequence document and grade-by-grade implementation guide.
Download the Implementation Guide
The Xello Difference
Software for student success
Xello isn’t simply an update to Career Cruising. It’s something different. It’s an engaging, online program that goes beyond just college and career planning to help students transform their aspirations into personalized, actionable plans for academic and future success. Xello is immersive, powerful, and accessible for all users, on any device.
Increase student engagement
Xello helps students connect learning to their future aspirations. Only Xello clearly shows kids how who they are and what they're interested in ladders up to their future goals. And, it delivers these insights through modern design and experiences that entertain while they educate.
Students are engaged right until the end of class — there’s no need to remind them to stay on task. They’re excited to use Xello, and we’re excited because we can help students prepare for the ‘real world’ in a personalized, but still scalable way.Mike W., Facilitator & Service Specialist, Washington
Help students build critical skills & knowledge
Equip your students with essential skills and knowledge for future success with fully integrated lessons. Easily woven into existing curriculum or assigned as independent activities, you’ll ensure every student is completely confident and prepared for their future.
I've popped into some of our high school students' classrooms that are working with the platform and they were very actively engaged. In some cases, so engaged you could hear a pin drop as they explored the platform and completed the lessons.Stanley M. Breidinger, School Counselor, Pennsylvania
Equity & accessibility for all students
Xello has been designed to support all students, regardless of background, ability, or chosen pathway. The program exceeds WCAG 2.0 (Level AA) accessibility standards. Content is written at a 6th grade reading level. Career profiles show gender and racial diversity to break-down stereotypes and help every student envision their future.
It does not matter whether the student is at-risk or a high achiever. The program we’ve enabled with Xello provides something for everyone. It is a one-stop shop that makes achieving students’ dreams fun and engaging, and all without tasking educators with more work.Tonni Grant, Coordinator of Academic Advisement Department, Texas
Individual Plans of Study made easy
Xello’s got you covered!
- Career development education for all grades K-12
- Build comprehensive, electronic portfolios
- Fresh content each year through age-appropriate interactive lessons
- Rich, original career profiles including outlook and earnings information
- Simplified, accurate four-year planning
Download our Correlation document.
Future ready at every age & stage
Whether it’s kindergarteners beginning to discover the world of work through Xello for Elementary, or senior students making the transition to college, planning for the future is easier with high-quality programs. With Xello you get a full K-12 solution. Tailored with content, curriculum and activities relevant to each age and grade, Xello enables you to support all students across your district in college and career planning.
Interested in seeing Xello's new K-5 program in action?
Register for an upcoming webinar.
The power of a student-centered program
For the school districts that have already introduced Xello to their students, the numbers say it all. When comparing Xello to Career Cruising, Xello is the clear winner when it comes to engaging students in planning for their futures.
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300%
more logins
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20%
of logins outside of school hours
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70%
of students reflect on their saved careers
A streamlined experience for educators
Just as we’ve improved the usability for students, the educator experience has also received a makeover with Xello. From simplified login and permissions, to more powerful list tools and easy navigation, Xello is a more streamlined and enjoyable experience for educators.
Personalized, demo student accounts
Educators can now see exactly what their students experience in Xello. Every educator account automatically gets a demo student account within the educator side of Xello. Your team will always be in-the-know when it comes to students’ Xello experience.
Actionable, insightful reports
Easy to read reports show educators which students are on track and which need a little help. With the Graduation Plan Completion report, Specialization Completion report, and Critical Alerts report educators will rest easier knowing they haven't overlooked a student in need of support.
Easy access options
Let’s face it, as an educator, logging into Career Cruising could be cumbersome. With Xello, we’ve streamlined the login, simplified permissions, and added more single sign-on options.
See Xello in Action
Become a Xello expert
In these informative, live and pre-recorded webinars, you’ll learn how Xello engages students and supports educators. Already signed up to move to Xello? Click here to sign up for our live training webinars created specially with Kansas teachers and counselors in mind.
Spark Career Curiosity with Xello for Elementary
Exposing your youngest learners to career development concepts, including how to engage with age-appropriate activities, encourage self-discovery, and teach social-emotional skills are what make Xello for Elementary unique. Learn more in this webinar.
Moving to xello
Moving is easier than you think
With Xello, you have a partner with expertise in the K-12 education landscape and a 20+ year history supporting educators. Our team is here to make your move from Career Cruising to Xello painless. Partnering with your district or school lead, we'll make sure you're educated, trained and confident in how to use Xello.
Your data moves
with you
Work completed in students’ Career Cruising Portfolios will automatically move to their Xello accounts. This includes saved careers, career clusters, schools, majors/programs, education history, as well as their Course Planner data.
Support every
step of the way
The move to Xello will be automatic and seamless, so there’s almost nothing for you to do. Other than updating your district’s or school’s website, the Xello team will do the rest (and at no charge).
Resources to help educators succeed
Your teachers and counselors will be ready to confidently lead their students through Xello with free, online training resources that cover both the educator and student experience.
Questions about Xello in Kansas
What training and support will be available to my school(s)?
Thinking of moving to Xello?
Sign up to let us know!
If you’re a decision maker for your district or school and would like to move to Xello, or hear more about it, sign up below and our team will reach out to answer all your questions.
