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South Dakota

Educators

Welcome to SDMyLife, we are so glad you are here. You play an important role in helping student plan for their life after high school and the SDMyLife team and all of our resources are here to help.

Using SDMyLife powered by Xello, you can assist students with researching, selecting, and planning their futures. Engage in the process by providing time for students to take the interest and ability assessments and allowing them to explore careers by cluster, keyword, or school subject. You can also encourage students to build a portfolio, research postsecondary education and training options, study with Method Test Prep and learn about scholarship opportunities.

Don't forget to check out the many resources available to you on our website including the how-to resources. 

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What can students do in Xello?

There are endless possibilities when helping students prepare for life after high school with Xello. This document help explain what is free and available, what needs activation, and bonus features available for districts to purchase.    Read More
Xello Features

HOW DOES SDMYLIFE HELP MEET ADMINISTRATIVE RULES?

SDMyLife is a free tool to meet the following Administrative Rules (https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative)

24:43:11:01. “All students in grades 9 through 12 must have a personal learning plan. The personal learning plan must document a minimum of 22 units of credit.”
24:43:01:01 “ ‘Personal learning plan,’ a plan based on a student's skills and interests that identifies the specific coursework a student needs to reach the student's academic and career goals;”
24:43:11:08. “School districts shall administer a career interest assessment by the conclusion of grade eight and a career aptitude assessment by the end of the fall semester of grade ten. The assessment used in the development of the student's personal learning plan shall be provided by the Department of Education.”

SDMyLife powered by Xello’s career interest assessment is called the Career Matchmaker and the aptitude assessment is called Skills Lab.

Although it is recommended that schools use SDMyLife powered by Xello to meet a few administrative rules, it is not required to use SDMyLife. Each individual school or district can decide how to utilize SDMyLife for career exploration and academic planning.

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HOW-TO RESOURCES

Not sure how to do something, the How-To Resources are here to help. Check out the How-To page to find number of documents that will assist you with successful implementation of SDMyLife powered by Xello. Read More
How to Guides
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Support Team

There are a team of individuals waiting to assist in your journey of implementing SDMyLife with your students. The team consists of individuals from South Dakota as well as from Xello. Check out this document for who to contact.  Read More
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Check out these frequently asked questions to best assist you with SDMyLife powered by Xello implementation. Read More
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