Developing a Plan for Secondary School and Beyond
To support student success in both school and life, Ontario schools provide opportunities and support for all students to plan their individual pathway to a successful post-secondary destination. To support students in creating their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP), the Ministry of Education has provided an Education and Career/Life Planning Framework: A Four-Step Inquiry Process in Creating Pathways to Success.
At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), students in Grades 7 to 12, document their goals and learning in myBlueprint, a web-based online pathway planning tool to document their (IPP). Throughout their high school years, students will explore their opportunities, goals and plans for their future careers. The Individual Pathways Plan is the main online planning tool for students as they move towards their next step after high school.
The Individual Pathways Plan gives students the opportunity to develop a valuable repertoire of their learning and planning resources in preparation for post-secondary. Students are encouraged to design their Individual Pathways Plan, and update it regularly. Students are able to share the learning they document in their Individual Pathways Plan with a teacher and/or guidance teacher-counsellor. Students are also encouraged to share their learning with their parent(s)/caregiver(s).
myBlueprint: Online Pathway Planning Tool
myBlueprint is a comprehensive Education and Career Planning online tool for all TCDSB students from Grades 7-12. Students login into their myBlueprint account using their TCDSB credentials and families can also create an account.
Developing an Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) using myBlueprint
myBlueprint can be accessed at home or at school.
Activities in myBlueprint empower students to explore their future whether students are preparing for apprenticeship, college, university or workplace and community living.
In myBlueprint, students will be able to:
Complete interest inventories to explore interests and strengths.
Plan secondary courses and make course selections for their subsequent school year and review graduation requirements.
Learn about post secondary opportunities in Apprenticeship, College, University, and Workplace.
Explore post secondary opportunities, eligibility for post secondary programs, and explore occupations.
Set goals, create resumes, cover letters, and search for employment opportunities.
myBlueprint Resources
MyBlueprint has many tools for students and families for forwards and backwards planning:
Who Am I? Surveys: To learn about your interests and strengths.
High School Planner: To plan secondary courses, review graduation requirements, and explore eligibility for post secondary programs.
Post Secondary Planner: To learn about post secondary opportunities in Apprenticeship, College, University, and Workplace.
Occupations: To explore occupations and related occupations.
Money and Budgets: To support financial planning.
Job Search: Create resumes, cover letters, and search for employment opportunities.
TCDSB Guidance Teacher-Counsellors can support students in accessing additional pathway planning resources including the Spark Path Challenge Cards.
TCDSB Student Getting Started Guide: A step by step guide of how to access myBlueprint and pathway planning tools.
TCDSB Student Course Selection Guide: A step by step guide of how to plan and submit high school courses.
TCDSB Family Getting Started Guide: A step by step guide of how to access myBlueprint and pathway planning tools.
Pathway Programs
Learn about some of the information and programs available to students at our TCDSB schools as they prepare for post-secondary education.
Post-Secondary Destinations
The main post-secondary pathway destinations for students to consider include: Apprenticeship, College, Community Living, University and the World of Work. Each pathway has equal value in planning for success. Students are provided with a wide range of course types, programs, supports and learning opportunities to prepare them for future success beyond secondary school.