Get a full overview of the Xello student experience, learn how Xello aligns to the EDP, and see how Xello’s tools help educators support student success.
Michigan, say hello to Xello!
Students across Michigan have been building EDPs in Career Cruising for years. Now they're building them in Xello—our modern, 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.
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 Michigan Career Development Model
With Xello, students can build and revise their Educational Development Plans (EDPs) and Talent Portfolios, 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 recommended grade-by-grade Scope and Sequence document.
Download Scope & Sequence
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.
After seeing how Xello met our needs with the EDP requirements in Michigan, along with a modern interface that appealed to both teachers and students, it was clear this was the direction we wanted to move with an online program.Amy Salani, ELA Instructor/Consultant, Wexford-Missaukee ISD, Michigan
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.
Our districts have really enjoyed the switch over to Xello. Our students are much more engaged in their EDP development and really enjoy the more user friendly look and feel of the program.Tory Thrush, Career/College Readiness Consultant - Homeless Liaison, Charlevoix-Emmett ISD, Michigan
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
EDP development made easy
Xello’s got you covered!
- Career development education for all grades K-12
- Build comprehensive EDPs and Talent Portfolios
- Fresh content each year through age-appropriate lessons
- Work-based learning activities with MI Bright Future
- Rich, original career profiles including outlook and earnings information
- Simplified, accurate four-year planning
Download our Scope & Sequence 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.
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
Xello Support has everything you need to help you engage your students and support your educators. Click here to visit our dedicated Michigan page for guides, walkthroughs, and videos. Plus, sign up for our live, complimentary, and interactive training webinars.
Bring Xello to Life in Your Schools
Break down your planning process and ensure you’re meeting the needs of students and supporting educators with our Michigan Implementation Guide.
