Guide — For School Counselors

Turn reflection into direction. Guide helps counselors triage caseloads, build student-owned plans, and map job & educational pathways — without adding work.

Built for Counseling Outcomes

Short reflections in → usable insight out. Guide gives each role the right view.

Triage Your Caseload

See who needs attention now — low participation, declining engagement, missing goals, or flags.

  • Caseload roll-ups & smart filters
  • Immediate recommended actions
  • One-click notes & follow-ups

Build Student Plans

Convert strengths into student-owned goals and steps. Track progress by week or term.

  • Goal templates & counselor comments
  • Check-ins & status tags
  • Readable progress summaries

Map Pathways

Connect skills to next steps: job pathways, educational pathways, and experience pathways.

  • O*NET careers, CTE & State programs
  • Local options students can access
  • Request intros & log outcomes

Pathways Made Simple

Guide connects strengths to next steps — careers, programs, and experiences students can pursue now.

Career

Job Pathways

Career families aligned to student signal profiles.

Healthcare Support Business Operations Skilled Trades
Based on O*NET roles & CTE Career Clusters. Filter by local partners.
Education

Educational Pathways

Programs connected to interests and local opportunity.

Dual-Credit Health Business A.A. Welding Certificate
Cross-walked to CTE & State frameworks.
Experience

Experience Pathways

Real-world options schools can activate right away.

Job Shadow WBL Visit Micro-Internship
Request intros; log outcomes in Guide.

Actionable Caseload

See who needs attention and what to do next — in plain language.

StudentAlertRecommended ActionLast Check-In
Student 01 Missed reflection Check-in needed 3 wks ago
Student 02 New goal started Monitor progress 1 wk ago
Student 03 Declining engagement Schedule meeting 2 wks ago
Student 04 Goal completed Celebrate success This week

How Guide Works

  1. 1

    Reflect

    Monthly reflections from students, teachers, and parents create a reliable signal.

  2. 2

    Review

    Guide organizes signals over time — by class, grade, or program — with plain-language summaries.

  3. 3

    Plan

    Set student-owned goals, track steps, and review progress in counselor-friendly views.

Career Cluster Alignment

See which industries your students align with — filter by grade or program. Based on 2024 modernized CTE Framework.

Healthcare 24%
Digital Technology 19%
Management & Entrepreneurship 16%
Design, Arts & Entertainment 12%
Advanced Manufacturing 11%
Education 9%
Design, Arts & Entertainment 22%
Digital Technology 20%
Hospitality, Events & Tourism 16%
Healthcare 14%
Marketing & Sales 12%
Agriculture 10%
Healthcare 21%
Digital Technology 18%
Advanced Manufacturing 15%
Public Service & Safety 13%
Construction 11%
Education 9%
Healthcare 26%
Management & Entrepreneurship 19%
Digital Technology 17%
Energy & Natural Resources 13%
Financial Services 11%
Supply Chain & Transportation 8%
Healthcare 28%
Digital Technology 21%
Advanced Manufacturing 15%
Financial Services 13%
Human Services 10%
Construction 8%
Patient Care & Support Services 32%
Health Informatics & Technology 24%
Behavioral & Mental Health 18%
Therapeutic Services 14%
Healthcare Administration 8%
Biotechnology & Research 4%
Business Operations 28%
Marketing & Sales Strategy 22%
Financial Services & Accounting 19%
Entrepreneurship & Small Business 16%
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce 10%
Supply Chain Management 5%
Automation & Robotics 26%
Production & Fabrication 24%
Welding & Metal Work 18%
Quality Assurance & Testing 14%
Advanced Materials & Composites 10%
Maintenance & Repair 8%

Aligned to 2024 Modernized CTE Framework (14 clusters, 72 sub-clusters). Updated each reflection cycle.

Framework Alignment

See how student strengths align to state standards, industry competencies, and SEL frameworks.

Nebraska Career Readiness Standards

Student alignment to Nebraska's 8 Essential Skills for career success

Communication 62% 124 students
Teamwork & Collaboration 58% 116 students
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 51% 102 students
Work Ethic & Professionalism 47% 94 students
Technology & Digital Literacy 44% 88 students
Leadership & Responsibility 39% 78 students

CTE Career Clusters (2024 Modernized Framework)

Student alignment across 14 modernized career clusters

Healthcare 54% 108 students
Digital Technology 48% 96 students
Management & Entrepreneurship 41% 82 students
Advanced Manufacturing 36% 72 students
Design, Arts & Entertainment 32% 64 students
Education 28% 56 students

SHRM Entry-Level Job Skills

Alignment to skills employers prioritize for entry-level positions

Communication (Oral & Written) 68% 136 students
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 59% 118 students
Teamwork & Collaboration 55% 110 students
Professionalism & Work Ethic 49% 98 students
Digital Technology 43% 86 students
Leadership & Initiative 37% 74 students

CASEL 5 Social-Emotional Learning

Student strengths across the five core SEL competencies

Self-Awareness 64% 128 students
Self-Management 56% 112 students
Social Awareness 52% 104 students
Relationship Skills 48% 96 students
Responsible Decision-Making 45% 90 students

Bring Your A Game — Aztec Software

Employability skills students demonstrate through reflections and activities

Attitude & Enthusiasm 66% 132 students
Accountability 61% 122 students
Appearance & Professional Image 53% 106 students
Attendance & Punctuality 57% 114 students
Ambition & Career Focus 48% 96 students
Acceptance of Coaching & Feedback 44% 88 students

Evidence & Reporting

  • Term summaries for conferences & IEP/504 meetings
  • Exportable snapshots for boards & grants
  • Alignment to O*NET, CTE & State frameworks

Compliance Friendly

  • School-owned data, shared with consent
  • Multi-rater, bias-aware signals
  • Role-based access (students, counselors, families)

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