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