We hope you’ve heard of Xello, the online learning tool used in more than 250 school districts across Kansas. (Whether you’re just learning about Xello or already have an account, you’re in the right place!) 

Xello is an interactive platform enabling K-12 students to discover their strengths, reflect on their skills, explore different career pathways and begin planning for their futures. Older students can also track their graduation progress, create a plan for their secondary education and learn how to best achieve their goals. 

As your child’s biggest cheerleader, it’s important for you to be involved in their planning! Xello has a variety of tools for parents to use at home — from viewing your kid’s assessment results and discussing the future to following along to track their progress. 

Xello Family 

Every parent has probably heard the saying, “It takes a village” — and it rings true. The more you’re able to connect with your child’s teachers, the better. Xello Family facilitates that connection in an easy-to-use, accessible place. 

Xello’s capabilities and resources change as your child goes from one grade to the next, meeting them where they are in their development. If you’ve never used Xello, ask your child’s teacher about creating an account to provide access to your child’s profile. 

Grades K-2 

It may surprise you, but planning for a child’s future starts as early as kindergarten. Setting the foundation for confidence, inner exploration and curiosity is key to a successful future. You’ll find several features in K-2 Xello:

• About Me questions your child answered
• Saved careers your child chose
• Demo account for you to see exactly what your child is learning and experiencing through Xello

Grades 3-5 

As your child grows, so do their interests and characteristics. During this phase, it’s important to be in tune with their development. Here are a few things you’ll find in grades 3-5 Xello:

• Interests and skills your child selected
• Goals your child set for themselves
• Demo account for you to see exactly what your child is learning and exploring through Xello

Grades 6-8

Middle school brings a whole new chapter in your child’s life. As they become more independent, use Xello to stay connected. Features in grades 6-8 Xello include the following.

• Lessons your child has completed or needs to complete
• Portfolios your child built
• Demo account for you to see exactly what your child is learning and exploring through Xello

Grades 9-12

When your child is nearing graduation, it’s even more important to keep an open dialogue about their future and plans for success. The following features in grades 9-12 Xello can help.

• College planning tools
• The top 10 careers your child matched with
• Demo account for you to see exactly what your child is learning and exploring through Xello

No matter their age, it’s super important to talk with your child about the future. We hope you’re able to use the wealth of information found in Xello to start a conversation. Try these questions to get closer with your student: 

• I see you liked ___ career. What did you learn about the job? Why do you think you’d enjoy it? 
• How could your interests or assessment results help you decide which sports to play or clubs to join?
• What goal are you working toward this term? How can I support you?
• What do your assessment results tell you about yourself? What excites you about the results? 
• What pathways interest you most? 

Helpful Xello Resources for Families

Welcome to Xello Family 

Watch this short video for an introduction to how you can use Xello to connect with your child and track progress. 

Visit Xello’s website to learn more about navigating your Xello account or how your child is using Xello, plus find additional resources. 

Xello Advisement Notes 

Xello recently rolled out Advisement Notes, a place where you can hear directly from your child’s teachers and counselors. After an educator meets with your child, they can add an Advisement Note to the student’s profile and give you access to see what they’ve shared. This is a great place for open dialogue, where you can reply directly to the educator and have a conversation about your child and their progress. 

Xello Support

Need more help? Visit Xello's support page for FAQs, tutorials and troubleshooting. If you still have questions, reach out to your child’s teacher for personalized support.