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Individualized Graduation Plans (IGP)

An IGP is a roadmap that guides high school students toward their higher education, career, or future employment goals.

Effective Strategies Descriptors Areas of Expertise
Career and Technology Education (CTE)
Educational Technology
Graduation Plan
Career Planning
Career Education
Career Counselors
Student support
Successful Tips   » Suggest a Successful Tip for Individualized Graduation Plans (IGP)
  • Include parents in the annual conferences
  • Begin the initial information during the eighth grade year
  • Allow flexibility in selection of majors or course of study
  • Build upon students' experiences in career awareness and exploration beginning at the elementary school level


Model Programs
SC Education and Economic Development Act

Related Resources/Research Literature
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts (2009).  Individual Graduation Plan: Description of the process, FAQ’s and technical recommendations.
Region XIII Education Service Center, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Texas Education Agency (2003).  Personal Graduation Plan: Resource Guide and Model.
South Carolina Personal Pathways. (2009).  Retrieved October 7, 2009, from: https://www.scpathways.org.

Suggested by Susan Burke