41 minutes
Recorded February 2026Are 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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PDFParent/guardian course plan approval for 5th grade studentsA quick guide to be shared with parents/guardians of students in 5th grade to walk them through approving their child's course plan in Xello.
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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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PDFAdd your courses in Xello - student guide
Use this guide for 5th grade students to help walk them through how to add classes for their middle school course plan.
Knowledge Base
Course PlannerBrowse through the Course Planner Knowledge Base to learn more.
Training
Tips & tricks with Xello's Course Planner reportsIn this session, you'll learn reporting strategies to help you identify at-risk students, assess students’ course planning progress, and feel confident students are on track to meet their high school requirements.
