Friday, December 11, 2015

Guidance regarding IHAPI for 2016-17

Beginning July 1, 2016, IHAPI® will be available, but will no longer be free to Iowa school districts.  The Iowa Department of Education is exploring standards for determining career information systems that are appropriate for Iowa students.  Though changes will not be implemented until fall of 2016, school counselors need time to review career software packages, meet with vendors and determine local needs.   High quality career information systems will provide Iowa students with a high quality career planning experience while maintaining compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 279.61.

Unfortunately, that guidance from the Dept of Ed will not be completed until spring. In the interim, many schools have started exploring their options. Some of these are:

  • XAP - (current vendor for IHAPI)
  • Career Cruising
  • Naviance
  • Kuder
At this time, Heartland is not hosting sessions on these platforms, but suggesting that schools research the options available. I will continue to send updates on the state guidance as it becomes available.

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