Case Study: Grand Prairie ISD achieves a seamless switch to unified college and career planning with Xello

How Grand Prairie ISD Seamlessly Switched College and Career Planning Solutions (Without Staggering Growing Pains)

The Grand Prairie Independent School District faced the challenge of streamlining its college and career readiness program. They were using two different systems, Career Cruising and another program, which created confusion for students and staff. They needed a single, comprehensive solution, especially after a Texas law required students to choose specific educational endorsements, increasing the need for effective academic tracking and planning tools. The district turned to the vendor Xello to implement a unified platform.

The solution from Xello was a seamless transition to its all-in-one platform. Xello provided on-site training for counselors, created a customized feature with external scholarship links, and offered strong customer support. The district achieved full stakeholder buy-in and now uses Xello exclusively. The results included eliminating previous confusion, gaining enthusiastic staff acceptance, and creating a unified system that is expected to increase future college enrollment rates. The implementation was so smooth it was described as "uneventful" by district leadership.

Grand Prairie Independent School District

Dana Jackson

Executive Director of Counseling Services