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Who We Are • One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions • Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school, college and workforce agency users Aligned with state and federal legislation

Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

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Page 1: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Who We Are

• One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions

• Over 25 years of experience

• 15,000+ K-12 school, college and workforce agency users

• Aligned with state and federal legislation

Page 2: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Serving a Lifetime of TransitionsElementary

SchoolMiddle School

High School

Post-Secondary

Workforce

Online Career & Education Solutions

Online Enrollment

Management Solutions

Workforce Solutions

Page 3: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,
Page 4: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Kindergarten to 5th grade

• Interest survey

• Work environments by Career Clusters

• Real work activities

• Meets ASCA standards

• 52 classroom lesson plans

• Parent activities

• Engaging & award-winning

• 24/7 online access

Page 5: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Elementary school

• Survey analyzes 22 different preferences

• Improve study habits, attitudes and behavior

• Teacher/student interaction strategies

• Summary for parents

• 24/7 online access

Page 6: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,
Page 7: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Middle to high school

• Original content

• Interactive features

• Connect academics with Career Clusters

• Personal portfolio storage

• Meets ASCA standards

• Students build 4/6/8 year graduation plans

• Section 508 compliant

• 24/7 online access

Page 8: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Middle school

• Survey analyzes 22 different preferences

• Improve study habits, attitudes and behavior

• Teacher/student interaction strategies

• Summary for parents

• 24/7 online access

Page 9: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,
Page 10: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Middle to high school

• Original content

• Interactive features

• Connect academics with Career Clusters

• Personal portfolio storage

• Meets ASCA standards

• Students build 4/6/8 year graduation plans

• Section 508 compliant

• 24/7 online access

Page 11: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• High school

• Validated assessments

• Connect students to best career/education options

• Personal portfolio storage

• Meets ASCA standards

• Students build 4/6/8 year graduation plans

• Section 508 compliant

• Screen reader capable

• Spanish included

• 24/7 online access

Page 12: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Professional Tools

• Resource Library– Professional Manual– Lesson Plans and Activities– Parent Resources– Product Guides– Tutorials– Case studies– White papers

• Site Administration– Customize Course Plans– Delete/release portfolios– Merge portfolios– Manage professional

accounts & site access

• Reviewer– Portfolio Finder– Send Reminders– Create Groups– Lock/Print Course Plans– Change Schools

• Reporter– Standard usage reports– Custom outcome reports

• Tracker– Track Portfolios– Track Guideways

Page 13: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• High school

• Multi-aptitude ability assessment

• Self-directed

• Highlight strengths, occupational matches, areas for training

• Includes Administrator and Technical Guides

• 24/7 online access

Available only as an add-on to Choices Planner

Page 14: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• High school

• Survey analyzes 22 different preferences

• Improve study habits, attitudes and behavior

• Boost self-esteem of underachieving students

• Teacher/student interaction strategies

• Summary for parents

• 24/7 online access

Page 15: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• High school• Based on science of

personality type• Learn detailed student

information• Discover preferences in:

– communication

– learning styles

– social situations

– relationship strategies

• Complete, confidential personality profile sent via email

• 24/7 online access

Page 16: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

for ACT• Immediate scoring &

feedback• 2 full-length tests• 15 practice tests• 50+ hours of instruction• 40 min. diagnostic test• 20 interactive lessons• 40 test-taking strategies• 46 interactive tutorials• 3,000+ word Vocab Lab• 24/7 online access

Page 17: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

for SAT• Immediate scoring &

feedback• 2 full-length tests• 16 practice tests• 50+ hours of instruction• 30 min. diagnostic test• 26 interactive lessons• 56 test-taking strategies• 34 interactive tutorials• 3,000+ word Vocab Lab• 24/7 online access

Page 18: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

for PSAT• Immediate scoring &

feedback• 2 full-length tests• 16 practice tests• 55+ hours of instruction• 30 min. diagnostic test• 26 interactive lessons• 57 test-taking strategies• 39 interactive tutorials• 3,000+ word Vocab Lab• 24/7 online access

Page 19: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Math• Fun, engaging and

relevant content

• Explanatory feedback

with every question

• Practice tests build

confidence

• Learn test-taking

strategies

Includes:• 20 min. diagnostic test• 19 Practorial lessons• 50 MicroCourse lessons• 8 Practice Tests• 2 Mini Tests• 1,000+ practice questions

Page 20: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

ELA• Customized study plan

• Fun, engaging and relevant content

• Explanatory feedback with every question

• Practice tests build confidence

• Learn test-taking strategies

Includes:• 20 min. diagnostic test• 9 Practorial lessons• 17 MicroCourse lessons• 8 Practice Tests• 2 Mini Tests• 1,000+ practice questions• 3,000 word Vocab Lab

Page 21: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Science• Customized study plan

• Fun, engaging and relevant content

• Explanatory feedback with every question

• Practice tests build confidence

• Learn test-taking strategies

Includes:• 20 min. diagnostic test• 10 Practorial lessons• 39 MicroCourse lessons• 9 Practice Tests• 2 Mini Tests

Page 22: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Social Studies• Customized study plan

• Fun, engaging and relevant content

• Explanatory feedback with every question

• Practice tests build confidence

• Learn test-taking strategies

Includes:• 20 min. diagnostic test• 7 Practorial lessons• 18 MicroCourse lessons• 9 Practice Tests• 2 Mini Tests

Page 23: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

State-Specific

California• 6 CAHSEE Math

Practice Tests• 6 CAHSEE Language

Arts Practice Tests

Florida• 4 FCAT Math

Practice Tests• 8 FCAT Language

Arts Practice Tests

Massachusetts• MCAS Math:

– 2 Full Tests– 2 Mini Tests– 6 Practice Tests

• MCAS English Language Arts:– 2 Mini Tests– 6 Practice Tests– 2 Composition Mini Tests– 4 Composition Practice Tests

Page 24: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

State-Specific

Michigan• MME Math:

– 4 Practice Tests– 1 Mini Test

• MME English Language Arts:– 8 Practice Tests– 2 Mini Tests

New York• Regents Math A:

– 2 Mini Tests– 7 Practice Tests

• Regents English Language Arts:– 2 Mini Tests– 8 Practice Tests

Page 25: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

State-Specific

Texas• 6 TAKS Math

Practice Tests• 6 TAKS Language

Arts Practice Tests• 2 TAKS Language

Arts Mini Tests

Page 26: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,
Page 27: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Identify and assist at-risk, low-motivation students

• Increase retention• Build academic

achievement• Includes:

– Electronic textbook on success with activities

– Do What You Are personality type assessment

– Productivity Environmental Preference Survey

Page 28: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• College students• Based on science of

personality type• Learn detailed student

information• Discover preferences in:

– communication

– learning styles

– social situations

– relationship strategies

• Complete, confidential personality profile sent via email

• 24/7 online access

Page 29: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Understanding and awareness of innate learning styles

• Improve study habits

• Increase positive attitudes and behaviors

• Raise reading comprehension

• Greater mathematical achievement

• 24/7 online access

Page 30: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• College & university

• Validated assessments and surveys

• Self-directed, easy to use

• Career Plan Builder

• Resume Builder

• Job Interview Practice

• Personal portfolio storage

• Accountability statistics

• Instant reporting tools

• Spanish included

• 24/7 online access

Page 31: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• College & university

• Multi-aptitude ability assessment

• Valid and reliable

• Self-directed

• Highlight strengths, occupational matches, areas for training

• Includes Administrator and Technical Guides

• 24/7 online access

Available only as an add-on to Choices Planner or Choices CD

Page 32: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Xap Transcript

Exchange• Electronically request,

send, receive, track and store academic transcripts

• Save up to 90% of paper-based transcripts

• Simplify processing• Students submit online

anywhere, anytime

• Process online applications

• Receive valid and complete student admissions data

• Reliable, fast, secure• Save money on paper

and data entry costs• Configurable reporting

capabilities

Xap Online Applications

Page 33: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,
Page 34: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Both adult & youth versions included

• Validated assessments and surveys

• Self-directed, easy to use

• Career Plan Builder

• Resume Builder

• Job Interview Practice

• Personal portfolio storage

• Accountability statistics

• Instant reporting tools

• Spanish included

• 24/7 online access

Page 35: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Adult version

• Explore new options, identify transferable skills, plan a job search

• Validated assessments

• Self-directed, easy to use

• Standards-based

• Usage/Outcome reports

• Spanish included

• No internet required

Page 36: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

• Adult version

• Multi-aptitude ability

assessment

• Valid and reliable

• Self-directed

• Easy-to-understand

results

• Highlight strengths,

occupational matches,

areas for training

Available only as an add-on to Choices Planner or Choices CD

Page 37: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Strengths for SuccessTM

• Manage the effectiveness and productivity of an employee in a particular job

• Help managers and supervisors match the characteristic strengths of employees with job responsibilities

• Build smoother functioning and results-oriented teams

• Statistically reliable

• Online 24/7 access

Page 38: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

District & State

Page 39: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Outcome-Based Reports

• Career Plans

• Interest Profiler

• Top 40 Saved Schools

• Work Values

• Top 100 Saved Courses Outcome Report

Usage-Based Reports

• Portfolios by Grad Year

• Page Views

• Portfolios Usage

• Active Portfolios by School

• Portfolio Activity by School

• Portfolios Created by School

• Portfolio Logons by School

Page 40: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Guidance Central

• Self-guided process to build 4/6/8 year plans

• Immediate online access to student portfolios

• Save counselor time

• Easy, automated reporting

• Accurately anticipate course demand

• Provide relevant, localized information

• Increase parent involvement

• Integrates with your student information system (SIS)

Page 41: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Custom Portfolio Services

Page 42: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Custom Portfolio Services

Includes:

• Auto created student portfolios and professional accounts

• Student portfolio data autoload

• Load district course catalog by school

• Reporting and management tools

• Implementation and ongoing support

• Training and consulting

Page 43: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Guideways

• Save counselor time

• Aggregate and individual

data

• Create program

consistency across

locations

• Integrate your goals with

program features

Page 44: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Sponsorship

• Build brand awareness

• Unique portal & URL

• Sponsor products

• Provide relevant, local content

• Choose level of sponsorship

Page 45: Who We Are One-stop integrated education and career solutions that empower successful lifelong transitions Over 25 years of experience 15,000+ K-12 school,

Professional Development

1. Product Tutorials

2. Scheduled Product Webinars

Custom Webinars

3. On-Site Workshops