Field test example for schools: Personalized Student Guidance and Advising
Use Case Story: Discovering New Paths through TalentPass
Meet Alex:
Alex, a 12-year-old girl who moved to Spokane three years ago from Ukraine, meets with her guidance counselor, Ms. Johnson. Alex’s transition to middle school has been challenging—she hasn’t made many friends and feels out of place, though her English is better than her parents’. Today, Ms. Johnson introduces Alex to TalentPass as a tool for tracking and reflecting on her progress to help her find her way.
Dialogue:
Ms. Johnson: “So, Alex, let’s see what you’ve already added to TalentPass.”
Alex: “I put in some of the art projects I made at home and the photos from the cultural fair.”
Ms. Johnson: “That’s great! I see you really love drawing. Have you thought about joining the art club here?”
Discovering Opportunities
Ms. Johnson goes over Alex’s TalentPass profile, filled with colorful sketches and pictures from a Ukrainian cultural event. She points out how Alex’s creativity can connect with school activities. Ms. Johnson suggests joining the art club and even mentions a digital art class offered next semester.
Dialogue:
Ms. Johnson: “We also have a digital art class next semester. You’d be great at that!”
Alex: “I didn’t know about that. I’d love to try it.”
Setting a Personal Growth Plan
Ms. Johnson helps Alex create a simple plan using TalentPass—join the art club, try the digital art class, and keep uploading her work to reflect on her experiences. They set a goal for her to log new achievements and thoughts every month to track her journey.
Dialogue:
Ms. Johnson: “Tracking your progress here will help you see how far you’ve come, even when things feel tough.”
Alex: “I think this will help me a lot. I forget what I’ve done by the end of the semester.”
Reflecting and Expanding
A few weeks later, Alex sits in the school’s computer lab. She’s uploading her first project from the art club and feels proud of how her TalentPass profile is shaping up. With each reflection, she sees her own growth and feels more connected to her new school and community.
Dialogue:
Alex (thinking): “This is actually really fun. I can’t wait to add more!”
Supporting Student Growth with TalentPass
This field test shows how TalentPass can transform student advising by helping counselors understand a student’s interests holistically. With Alex’s journey, it’s clear how tracking and reflecting on achievements leads to better guidance and more engagement.
Optional Add-Ons for Future Expansion:
- Real-Time Course Recommendations: Suggest courses or activities based on student interests.
- Parent Collaboration Module: Allow parents to monitor and encourage their child’s progress.
- AI-Powered Career Mapping: Align achievements with potential career paths to guide students beyond school.
