How students plan middle school courses in Xello

Xello productXello K-12 Time41 minutestvRecorded February 2026

Are you tasked with supporting students 5th-7th grade through their middle school course planning and selection? Set yourself up for success with a Xello training event that helps you feel confident to use Xello’s Course Planner with your students. Learn everything you need to know about Xello's incredibly powerful course planning tool.

This session will cover:

  • How Course Planner works for 5th-7th grade students
  • Tracking students course plan submissions
  • Adding and removing courses from your students’ plans
  • Approving students' course requests
  • Exemptions and educator overrides
  • Key course planner reports
  • Tips and resources for Xello course planning

Additional resources

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    Short VideoPlan your middle school courses in Xello - video for students New

    Check out and share this video with students to learn how Xello's Course Planner helps middle school students practice building course plans. They use it to learn more about the electives that interest them and develop their decision-making skills.

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  • pdfPDF
    PDFAdd your classes to Course Planner - middle school student guide

    Share this quick guide with your middle school students to help get them started with Course Planner.

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  • short videoPDF
    PDFWork with middle school course plans - guide for educators

    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.

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    Short VideoCourse Planner for middle school educators - video for educators New

    Xello's Course Planner allows middle school students to practice building course plans, helping them develop their decision making skills. Middle school counselors and educators can efficiently utilize Course Planner to support their students in designing a realistic education plan that sets them up for success. Watch this short video to learn more.

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    PDFCourse Planner annual tasks guide

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

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