Assign or recommend a course to a student
userEducator Xello productXello 3-5 Time5 minutes

As an educator, you have the ability to view your student’s course plans and assign a course or override one of their course choices, if necessary. You can also recommend a course for them to review.

In this article

Assign a course to a student

To assign a course to a student:

  1. In the search bar located at the top of any page in your educator account, enter the student's name or ID.
    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
    Click to enlarge
    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
    tipTip: Alternatively, from the left menu, click Students and select Student list to browse the full list of students.
  2. Click on the student's name. The About student tab of their profile opens.
    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
    Click to enlarge
    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
  3. Click the Course Planner tab.
    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
    Click to enlarge
    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
  4. Under the appropriate grade column of the student’s course plan, select the required subject you wish to assign. This will open the list of courses in that subject.
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
    Click to enlarge
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
  5. Find the course you wish to assign your student and click Assign.
    Click to enlarge
    • This course will show on your student’s Course Planner as “Assigned” with a lock symbol. The student will be unable to make changes to the course.

up arrowBack to top

Recommend a course to a student

As an educator, you have the option to add a recommended course to a student's plan. You can recommend courses that are suited to a student's interests and strengths, future plans, academic growth, or personal or skill development needs. The student will be able to remove a course that you've added as a recommendation.

To recommend a course to a student:

  1. In the search bar located at the top of any page in your educator account, enter the student's name or ID.
    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
    Click to enlarge
    Search bar in Xello educator account highlighted with cursor hovering
    tipTip: Alternatively, from the left menu, click Students and select Student list to browse the full list of students.
  2. Click on the student's name. The About student tab of their profile opens.
    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
    Click to enlarge
    A student's profile in Xello open to the About student tab.
  3. Click the Course Planner tab.
    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
    Click to enlarge
    Student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking the Course Planner tab
  4. Under the appropriate grade column of the student’s course plan, select the required subject you wish to recommend. This will open the list of courses in that subject.
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
    Click to enlarge
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile in Xello. The cursor is clicking Add Math 6 to view the math courses in 6th grade.
  5. Find the course you wish to suggest to your student and click Recommend.
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile with a Math 6 course open. The cursor is clicking Recommend next to a course.
    Click to enlarge
    The Course Planner tab on a student's profile with a Math 6 course open. The cursor is clicking Recommend next to a course.
    • This course will show on your student’s Course Planner as “Recommended” with an unlock symbol. The student will be able to make changes to the course.

up arrowBack to top

Additional resources

  • short videoPDF
    PDFWork with middle school course plans

    Use this guide to support middle school students in creating their course plans in Xello, helping them stay on track and have confidence in their choices.

  • pdfPDF
    PDFCourse Planner annual tasks guide

    Download this guide for helpful reminders on what to review and update in Xello's Course Planner each year.

Related topics