{"id":19285,"date":"2024-12-02T16:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/blog\/families-student-career-planning\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T00:54:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T05:54:28","slug":"families-student-career-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/en-ca\/resources\/blog-posts\/families-student-career-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"How Xello gives families a glimpse into student career planning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover how Xello Family can bring transparency to your children\u2019s career planning efforts.<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

Do you ever feel like you\u2019re in the dark when it comes to what your children are doing in school to prepare for their future? You might hear about a career fair they attended here or a personality assessment they took there, but what exactly are they doing to learn about themselves and the possibilities when it comes to a post-secondary pathway?<\/span>
\n<\/span>We know that parents can make all the difference when it comes to kids being prepared and excited for their post-secondary future. And when educators and guardians are equally aware and supportive of a student\u2019s future goals, they feel more encouraged and engaged to continue pursuing their journey to college and career readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Xello Family<\/span><\/a> helps build a strong school-home connection by allowing educators, families, and students access to the platform that stores a child\u2019s strengths, dreams, and future plans. Whether you have a chatty kid who tells you everything\u2014but leaves out some of the details\u2014or a more private child who isn\u2019t keen on sharing, you can meet on common ground with Xello. You\u2019ll be in the know about events, your student\u2019s tasks, and other updates, including important milestones such as FAFSA (student aid) deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can even send and receive messages from your child\u2019s educators directly through the Family Portal so everyone is on the same page. This creates a helpful communication trail, adding clarity and accountability for families, students, and educators.<\/p>\n

For even further accountability, educators can use Xello Family engagement reports to view and track family log-ins. This gives them a clearer picture of how families are interacting with Xello so they can provide custom support to each student\u2019s future planning.When parents and guardians log into Xello Family, they have full visibility into their<\/span> student\u2019s profile<\/span><\/a> so they can gain a deeper understanding of their child\u2019s interests, goals, and plans. Families can also see their student\u2019s progress on lessons, course selection, and career and college exploration. The built-in guidance and intuitive nature of the program empowers families to review independently, without the need for educators to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Tips on how to use Xello Family with your child<\/b><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t need to know anything about college and career planning to support your child as they work their way to a post-secondary future. One of the most helpful things you can do is to approach the topic with an openness and curiosity. Here are some tips on connecting with your child using Xello.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask them to walk you through their personal portfolio<\/b><\/h3>\n

Explore the findings of their personality and learning style assessments and the list of strengths and passions together.\u00a0 Acknowledge the truth of what they\u2019ve uncovered with examples of these qualities about them that you\u2019ve observed in their life outside of school. If you\u2019re surprised by any of their answers, ask non-judgmental questions to learn more. Celebrate their skills and interests and marvel aloud at their self-reflection. A parent\u2019s interest and approval mean a lot to kids of any age.<\/span>
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Review the career options that came out of the MatchMaker feature.<\/b><\/h3>\n

It can be exciting to explore the career opportunities available to a child based on their strengths and interests. Take time to review each of them and note important parts of the job, including:<\/span><\/p>\n