College & career readiness in Kentucky

Kentucky requires an Individual Learning Plan for every student in grades 6–12, and its postsecondary readiness accountability (academic or career readiness for every grad) gives the ILP real stakes.

ILP — Individual Learning Plan

What Kentucky expects

The ILP at a glance

The moving parts every Kentucky counseling team is tracking today — usually across spreadsheets, PDFs, and a filing cabinet.

ILP for all students grades 6–12, reviewed yearly
Career interest inventories and exploration documented from middle school
Postsecondary readiness: benchmark scores, dual credit, industry credentials, apprenticeships, or exceptional work experience
Transition readiness woven into school accountability
The landscape

Work-based learning & financial aid in Kentucky

Work-based learning

TRACK (Tech Ready Apprentices for Careers in Kentucky) youth pre-apprenticeship and strong regional academies make WBL a proven route to the career-readiness indicator.

FAFSA & financial aid

No FAFSA graduation mandate (legislation filed); KHEAA runs strong completion supports.

How Atlara maps

Atlara ↔ ILP

ILP grades 6–12

One plan per student across seven grades, auto-updated from real activity.

Readiness indicators

Dual credit, credentials, apprenticeships, and benchmarks tracked toward transition readiness.

TRACK-ready WBL

Pre-apprenticeship hours and competencies documented for employers and the state.

Counselor capacity

Flag-driven caseloads mean ILP reviews target the students who need them.

Policy details above are a planning summary, not legal guidance — confirm current requirements with the Kentucky Department of Education.

See Atlara configured for Kentucky

See how the most tech-forward CCR platform helps every student find their path — and build the skills to walk it.