Educational Development Plan (EDP) 

Parent/Guardian Career Readiness Resources 

(listed in the above letter)

Make Every Student Future Ready

Xello for Families

Navigating Your Xello Family Account 

Career Connections Website 

Career and Education Development Plan Brochure

Michigan's Hot 50 

Michigan Career Outlook - High Demand/High Wage

Regional Career Outlooks - High Demand/High Wage (EAST - Genesee County)

Contact Information: 

Heather Fuller, EDP Coordinator at hfuller@lindenschools.org 

🔐 Xello Student Log In

Students can access their Xello account using the Single Sign-On (SSO) link below.
No password is needed—as long as they are logged into their school Gmail account, they’ll be signed in automatically.

👉 Xello - Google SSO

EDP Career Planning Overview

Grade 7:
Students are introduced to the Educational Development Plan (EDP) process and career clusters. They will have the opportunity to begin developing their EDP during their Careers and Communication class.

Grade 8:
Students revisit the EDP process and work on developing their EDP alongside their four-year course plan in their 8th-grade EDP class.

Freshmen:
Students create and/or update their EDP throughout the school year during Eagle Time class. Freshmen also complete a Career Research Project and present on their research during Eagle Time.

Sophomores:
Students continue to create and/or update their EDP in Eagle Time class throughout the year. They will also participate in an Employability Workshop and engage in a related activity to reinforce what they have learned.

Juniors:
Juniors update their EDP in Eagle Time class throughout the year and participate in an Employability Workshop with an associated follow-up activity.

Seniors:
Seniors complete their final EDP updates and the Senior Exit Project during Eagle Time. The project involves developing a Google Slides presentation addressing four key questions:

1. Who Am I?
   Personal accomplishments, interests, skills, abilities, values, background

2. Where Am I Going?
   Job awareness, career pathways, labor market trends, postsecondary plans, employment, entrepreneurship, military options

3. How Do I Get There?
   Plan of action, goals, skills development, apprenticeships, work-based learning opportunities

4. Who Can Help?
   Family, friends, teachers, counselors, coaches, mentors, employers, and networks

The Senior Exit Project aims to encourage self-reflection, evaluation of career options, and creation of a detailed, adaptable plan for life after high school. The emphasis is on developing lifelong skills to navigate change rather than solely focusing on the final product.

Parent/Guardian Information:

Once the students' presentations have been scheduled, parents/guardians will receive an invitation with the date and time to attend their student’s presentation.

Important Information 

• Virtual, Online, EMC, Dual Enrolled, and GCI students are required to have an Educational Development Plan (EDP) and update it annually.

• Students Without Eagle Time on Their Schedule:
  If a student does not have Eagle Time scheduled, they are expected to work independently to complete their EDP updates and, for seniors, the Senior Exit Project.
  All necessary resources and assignments will be provided through the student’s class Google Classroom.
  Students are expected to check their Class Google Classroom at least twice per week and complete all assigned tasks by the given deadlines.

• If a student needs assistance or has any questions, they can contact Mrs. Fuller at hfuller@lindenschools.org or visit her in room G117, located in the English hallway, or by phone at 810-591-0457.

👋 Say Hello to Xello!

Xello is an engaging, student-centered online program designed to help students build the skills, knowledge, and plans they need to become future-ready. Through an investigative, discovery-based learning process, Xello empowers students to better understand themselves, explore career and education options, and develop the 21st-century skills needed for success.

🌟 The Student Experience with Xello

With Xello, your child will:

🔍 Build Self-Knowledge

Define their interests, skills, values, and aspirations to discover the opportunities that best fit them.

🌐 Explore Options

Investigate career possibilities and educational pathways using rich, interactive content and engaging lessons.

🗺️ Create a Plan

Develop actionable, personalized plans that outline the steps needed to reach their academic, career, and life goals.

🔄 Learn & Reassess

Participate in age-appropriate, interactive lessons that build essential skills and support ongoing reflection and growth throughout their school journey.

Xello helps students become confident decision-makers and lifelong planners—preparing them not just for graduation, but for life beyond school.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Welcome to Xello Family

Xello Family gives you a window into your child’s future planning—so you can better support their learning, growth, and goals.

🔓 Access Your Account

You’ll receive a “Welcome to Xello!” activation email sent to the address we have on file.
Click “Activate Account” in the email to be redirected to Xello, where you’ll create a password.
📌 Note: The activation link is time-sensitive and expires after 7 days.

🧭 Explore Xello Family

👥 View Your Child’s Profile

On the welcome screen, you’ll see all children linked to your account. Click on a child’s name to view their individual profile.

🌟 Discover Interests & Goals

Within your child’s profile, you can view all the activities they’ve completed in Xello.
If a section is empty, that simply means your child hasn’t started or finished that activity yet.
Feel free to explore each area to learn more about your child’s strengths, interests, and future plans.

🧑‍🏫 Access a Student Demo Account

Want to see what Xello looks like from a student’s perspective?
From the welcome screen, click on your child’s grade/school under Your Demo Account.
Each demo is tailored by grade level, so if you have multiple children, each experience may look a little different.
You can take assessments, try a lesson, explore careers, and more—just like your student!

💬 Start Future-Focused Conversations

Use Xello as a springboard for conversations about your child’s future. Try asking:

• “What did you learn about yourself in Xello?”

• “Why did that career stand out to you?”

• “What surprised you about your top matches?”

• “What are some different pathways to reach your goals?”

These conversations help build confidence and clarity as students plan for life beyond school.

🔒 A Safe and Secure Platform

Xello and our district are committed to student privacy.
Xello complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge.
This means:

• No advertising is shown within Xello.

• No data is used for commercial purposes.

• Student information is protected with the highest standards.

🔗 Learn more about Xello at: www.xello.world

❓Questions? We're here to help!

Contact:
Mrs. Fuller
EDP Coordinator
📧 hfuller@lindenschools.org
📞 810-591-0457

Having Trouble Logging into Your Xello Family Account? 

👉 Need more help? Click Navigating Your Xello Family Account for more information and step-by-step guidance. 

Helpful Resources

1. Xello Future Ready Blog for Parents

2. Career Connections LHS/LMS Website