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Sparta schools expand academic and career planning; high school to pilot four‑year student portfolio
Summary
Middle and high school staff described expanded Academic and Career Planning (ACP) efforts including Xello assessments, career clusters, dual‑credit and apprenticeship partnerships, and a proposed district‑wide four‑year electronic portfolio for students.
Sparta Area School District counselors and staff told the school board they are expanding Academic and Career Planning (ACP) for students, emphasizing earlier career exposure, community partnerships and a four‑year electronic portfolio to document skills and goals.
Middle school counselors described use of Xello, a college and career readiness platform, and a “matchmaker” assessment that presents students with about 300 occupations and rates them as an excellent, good, fair or poor match. Counselors said Xello provides personality and…
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