Please note that this transcript was auto-generated. We apologize for any minor errors in spelling or grammar.

[00:00:00] MIFA Pathways Course Planner enables high school students to have more ownership over their plans of study by allowing them to select courses that are in line with their academic goals, while also keeping them on track to meet graduation requirements. Each school can create a customized course catalog and set up graduation paths specific to the programs of study that their school offers.

To get started updating the course planner, counselors can visit MIFAPathway. org and log in to the counselor portal. Under the Admin tab, select Course Planner Admin. Use the Settings tab to select your school’s grading format, academic calendar system, and use of prerequisites. Use the Subjects tab to add subject areas and credit totals required for graduation.

Custom subjects can be added by clicking on the add custom subject area button at the top. Use the courses tab to add individual courses and the subject they fall under. [00:01:00] You can select the course name from the drop down menu or create a custom course. For each course, you can also add an alternative display name.

For instance, English Language Arts for 9th graders may be known as English 9 for your students. For each course, enter a description. Select if the course counts towards Mass Corps requirements, specify if the course requires a prerequisite, choose the grades the course is offered for, and assign course levels and credits.

Use the Graduation Requirements tab to add a standard graduation path along with any specialized programs offered. For each path created, add the required subjects. The Course Planner is a great tool to help students plan their paths. Get started creating your school’s course catalog at MIFAPathway. org.