Career ExplorationA component of the Guidance and Counseling program is career exploration and preparation. Inaddition to counselor-guided conversations and annual updates to a student’s EducationalDevelopment Plan (EDP), students utilize an online program called Xello (formerly known asCareer Cruising). Xello provides self-exploration via college and career planning software to helpstudents develop and explore careers and future readiness. Xello is also part of the elementaryand middle school curriculum. Most students that attended a BPS middle school are familiar withthis interac-tive program.Here are some of the focus areas within Xello:••••••Opportunities for self-discovery and to build self-awareness.Career awareness and career focus features to develop future readiness skills.Facilitates personalized pathway planning.Matchmaker – assessment that matches careers with student interests and skills.Opportunities to ‘explore options’ and create ‘goals and plans.’Learning Style Quiz – Students can explore their learning preferences and identify their uniquelearning style. Access to this quiz is available via Xello through a student’s ClassLink account.For assistance with account access or for more information, please reach out to your school’sCollege and Career Center Specialists:° At Groves: Jennifer Kondak, email JKondak@birmingham.k12.mi.us orcall 248-203-3543.° At Seaholm: Brenda Guinan Huddy, email BGuinanHuddy@birmingham.k12.mi.us orcall 248-203-4253.ParentsAll Birmingham Public School Counselors view parents as partners in their student’s success in schooland in life. Parents and guardians are encouraged to collaborate with staff to become involved asadvocates for the success of every student.We believe this will:1. Enhance student academic performance.2. Increase opportunities for counselor/parent/family interaction.3. Ensure access to school and community resources.4. Assure that all students receive services from the school counseling program.5. Provide support in advocating for their student’s academic, career andpersonal/social development.6. Ensure academic planning for every student.7. Provide training and informational workshops.8. Provide data for continuous information on student progress.8
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