This year’s Naviance enhancements usher in AI-driven college-match recommendations, extended career-pathway mapping, and a built-in alumni mentoring portal—arming counselors with real-time analytics on student engagement and success. With seamless SIS integration and customizable workflows, districts can elevate their college-and-career readiness programs.
Read more here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250722073696/en/PowerSchool-Unveils-Major-Enhancements-to-Naviance-for-the-2025-2026-School-Year
Key Features of the 2025–26 Naviance Enhancements
- AI-Driven College Matching: Machine learning aligns student profiles with institution data for tailored recommendations.
- Expanded Career Pathways: Over 200 new career maps with competency milestones and micro-credential tracking.
- Alumni Mentoring Portal: Facilitates connections between current students and alumni mentors through integrated messaging and video chat.
- Real-Time Analytics Dashboards: Visualize engagement, application progress, and cohort success metrics.
Implementation Best Practices
- Data Mapping: Synchronize Naviance fields with your SIS to ensure accurate student identifiers.
- Professional Development: Conduct counselor workshops on AI-tuning and dashboard interpretation.
- Pilot & Refine: Launch with select schools, collect feedback, and iterate for full district rollout.
- Continuous Review: Use dashboard alerts to monitor deadlines and engagement dips.
Impact on Student Outcomes & Operations
Districts report:
- 15% increase in on-time college applications
- 20% reduction in manual advising time
- Enhanced alignment of learning pathways with career goals
As a Strategic IT & Operations consultant, I guide districts through Naviance enhancements rollouts—handling data integration, change management, and targeted training to ensure your college-and-career readiness initiatives deliver measurable success. https://consulting.jayraguda.com
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