What is Individual Student Planning?

Individual Student Planning is a continuous planning process that supports students academically, socially, and in career development—so they are prepared for the transition from high school to postsecondary success.

In CCPS, ISP is designed to help students:

• Understand graduation requirements and stay on track

• Align course selections to interests, goals, and future plans

• Explore careers, pathways, and real-world opportunities

• Develop skills for college, career, and life readiness

• Build a postsecondary plan aligned to the Four E’s

ISP includes:

• Academic planning and course selection aligned to graduation requirements

• Career exploration and pathway development

• Postsecondary planning (college, technical programs, military, workforce, entrepreneurship)

• Progress monitoring (grades, credits, attendance, assessment data)

• Goal-setting, reflection, and annual plan updates

Connect with Your School Counselor 

Your school counselor is your partner in planning.

Contact your school counselor for support with:

• Course planning and registration

• Graduation status checks (credits, required courses, assessments)

• Academic progress monitoring and goal-setting

• Postsecondary planning aligned to the Four E’s

• Scholarships, financial aid, and application readiness

CCPS Four E’s (Postsecondary Options)

Enrollment

What it means: College, university, technical college, certification, or training programs.
Planning steps may include:

• Build a list of schools/programs aligned to goals

• Review admission requirements and deadlines

• Develop a testing plan (if needed)

• Complete FAFSA and financial aid steps

• Apply for scholarships and grants

Enlistment

What it means: Military service and training programs.
Planning steps may include:

• Meet with a recruiter to explore branches and career specialties

• Plan for the ASVAB (if applicable)

• Review physical readiness expectations

• Understand benefits, commitments, and timelines

• Create a transition plan after graduation

Employment

What it means: Workforce entry with a career pathway and growth plan.
Planning steps may include:

• Build or update a résumé

• Practice interviewing and workplace skills

• Participate in job shadowing, internships, or work-based learning

• Earn industry credentials when available

• Identify entry-level opportunities aligned to a career goal

Entrepreneurship

What it means: Launching or growing a business, service, or brand.
Planning steps may include:

• Identify a business idea and define a target audience

• Learn budgeting and financial basics

• Create a simple marketing plan

• Connect with mentors and community resources

• Practice pitching and refining the plan

Planning Tools (Naviance & Student Resources)

CCPS students use tools such as Naviance to organize their plans, track progress, and complete readiness tasks.

Common student tasks include:

• Complete career interest assessments

• Save careers and schools/programs for future planning

• Build a course plan aligned to pathway and graduation requirements

• Track activities, awards, volunteer hours, and leadership experiences

• Create or update a résumé

Family Partnership

In CCPS, we value families as key partners in student success. Your encouragement and engagement strengthen student outcomes and help students stay focused on their goals.

Families can support ISP by:

• Discussing postsecondary goals using the Four E’s

• Reviewing grades, credits, and attendance regularly

• Encouraging strong routines and time management

• Attending ISP conferences, meetings, and school events

• Celebrating progress and reinforcing next steps

Resources 

Academics

• Tutoring & Academic Support

• Credit Recovery / Academic Intervention Supports

• Study Skills & Executive Functioning Supports

Career

• Career Clusters & Pathways (CTAE)

• Work-Based Learning, Internships, and Career Exposure

• Industry Credentials and Career Readiness Supports

Postsecondary

• College & Technical Program Planning

• Scholarships

• Financial Aid (FAFSA)