{"id":19352,"date":"2021-08-25T17:17:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T17:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/blog\/back-to-school-2021\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T05:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:09:03","slug":"back-to-school-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/en-ca\/resources\/blog-posts\/back-to-school-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Ensure Back to School Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em>Whether you\u2019re new to Xello this year or returning, there\u2019s a few things you\u2019ll want to know if you\u2019re looking to (re)launch future readiness activities in the 2021\/22 school year.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Here we are, the beginning of another school year. It goes without saying that this past year was incredibly difficult for students, teachers, parents, and school leaders alike. In any year, back-to-school can be an anxious time for educators, but the lingering uncertainty makes it even more stressful. There are resources that provide valuable guidance on how to support and protect teachers and education support staff in the return to school, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.unesco.org\/news\/supporting-teachers-back-school-efforts-after-covid-19-closures-toolkit-school-leaders\">UNESCO\u2019s toolkit for school leaders<\/a>.<br \/>\nSchools\u2019 college and career readiness programs experienced a wide range of impacts from the pandemic, from having to cut back to focus on core academics to increasing CCR activities. At the same time, there\u2019s greater awareness of and emphasis on mental health and SEL as critical components of students\u2019 well being and their preparedness for life after high school.<br \/>\nStudent portfolio creation and the development of a self-paced curriculum were among the top newly implemented CCR activities according to <a href=\"\/\/dev.xello.world\/en\/college-and-career-readiness-report-2021\/\">The State of College and Career Readiness in K\u201312: 2021 Report<\/a>.<br \/>\nWith this year\u2019s back-to-school not being back-to-normal, school leaders have the important responsibility of ensuring their educators feel ready to respond to the vast needs of their students as they return to the classroom, while still working towards key academic goals. Whether that\u2019s through coordinating training, facilitating self-serve learning, sharing sample lessons, or collaborating with parents, preparing educators to reach their students is critical.<br \/>\nHere are 3 ways school leaders can start the year off successfully by supporting their educators with Xello.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Empower Educators with Tools That Help Them Develop and Enrich the Whole Student<\/h3>\n<p>A confident and motivated learner most often stems from strong self-awareness and sense of purpose. Equipping educators with classroom tools that encourage self-discovery and post-secondary exploration will help students connect the dots between school and their future. When students are more aware of an end goal, they are more likely to be more focused on their studies as they see the value in them.<br \/>\n<strong>Xello Activity:<\/strong> As students return from the summer, they may have new interests and skills they\u2019ve developed. Have them update the \u201cAbout Me\u201d section where they left off, or complete it for the first time, in <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Knowledge-Base\/Xello-6-12\/Reports\/Report_About-Me-Profile.htm\">Xello<\/a>. This can be a catalyst to spark a discussion on what they did over the summer and see how that can impact their career options. For older students, taking a look at how these updates impact their <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Knowledge-Base\/Xello-6-12\/Resume-Builder\/KB_6-12_Resume-Builder.htm\">resume<\/a> can be a way to identify gaps they need to address in their final years as they look to apply for higher education or enter the workforce.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Look for Ways to Expand the Student\u2019s Support System<\/h3>\n<p>Developing future-ready students takes a village, and educators don\u2019t have to carry the responsibility alone. Including parents, guardians, and community mentors throughout a child\u2019s growth and development is the secret ingredient identified in the <a href=\"\/\/dev.xello.world\/en\/college-and-career-readiness-report-2021\/\">The State of College and Career Readiness in K\u201312: 2021 Report<\/a>. Reinforcing the building blocks of career readiness, like SEL skill building and interest assessment, with others who come into contact with the student will help build confidence, preparedness, and self-awareness.<br \/>\nThis year, Xello launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Get-Started\/WBL-Admin\/GS_WBL.htm?Highlight=wbl\">Work-based Learning Module<\/a> that allows students to connect with job opportunities in their community.<br \/>\nAnd Xello Family is now available to all schools that helps parents and guardians stay in the loop on their child\u2019s future pathway.<br \/>\n<strong>Xello Activity:<\/strong> Help lighten the load of educators by engaging parents in Xello. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Get-Started\/Educator\/Teaching-Resources\/Welcome-Families-to-Xello.htm?#:~:text=View-,Family%20Night%20Kit,-With%20Xello%20Family\">Xello Family Night Kit<\/a> has resources to help educators introduce Xello to families. You can also find more Xello Family support materials, like an introductory video, in <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Home.htm\">Xello Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12982 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"490\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support.png 660w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-462x342.png 462w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-398x295.png 398w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-330x244.png 330w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-298x222.png 298w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-88x65.png 88w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Support-286x212.png 286w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 660px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 660\/490;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Facilitate Educator Adoption of CCR Software<\/h3>\n<p>Frontline educators are the gatekeepers of student engagement, but finding ways to easily get them up to speed on new software can be tricky when balancing all the other pressures of this year\u2019s return to the classroom. Ignite educator curiosity with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/xellofuture\">short Xello videos<\/a> that encourage exploration at their own pace, while offering <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/en-us\/Content\/Get-Started\/Educator\/Learning-Modules\/GS_Learning-Modules.htm\">self-serve learning modules<\/a> that delve deeper.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13004 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-1024x948.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"948\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-1024x948.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-768x711.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-70x65.png 70w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-387x358.png 387w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1-277x256.png 277w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brining-Xello-to-Life-in-Your-Schools-Asset-1.png 1320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/948;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Empower early adopters of Xello by taking advantage of our newly revamped paid custom training offerings. These folks will be enabled to lead the charge in your district and serve as champions for software adoption, on a wider scale. If finding the time for in-service training poses too much of a challenge, there\u2019s always the live and on-demand training sessions, found in the new Xello Support portal.<br \/>\n<strong>Xello Activity:<\/strong> Create a training plan to help you establish a calendar to get your educators up to speed for the 2021\/22 school year. A training plan creates clarity with your district\u2019s goals and priorities, it accounts for the needs of different educators, and keeps you on track with critical dates especially helpful if and when changes in staffing occur. Contact your Success Manager to discuss your start of year success and they can assist with recommendations based on your district\u2019s training needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While the start of the school year can be daunting, overcoming pandemic learning gaps and turning them into opportunities will surely set districts and schools apart. The team at Xello is here to support you in achieving your future readiness goals and unlocking the potential in your their schools. To learn more, you can download our latest ebook: Close the Learning Gap: 3 Strategies for Your K\u201312 Students.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12984 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"270\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August.png 660w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August-160x65.png 160w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August-398x163.png 398w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Traning-Blog-Footer-Image-August-286x117.png 286w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 660px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 660\/270;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re new to Xello this year or returning, there\u2019s a few things you\u2019ll want to know if you\u2019re looking to (re)launch future readiness activities in the 2021\/22 school year. 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