• Information Technology (IT) Solutions

Expiration: December 1, 2031. This agreement has no extension options available.

Online Career and Individual Pathways Plan Tools and Related Services

Educational software and web-based systems that support Individual Pathways Plans (IPP), featuring comprehensive education, career and life planning, and personalized learning programs for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

These online tools are designed to meet the needs of Ontario’s school boards and students, helping learners achieve their personal and professional goals, and are compliant with Ontario Ministry of Education’s mandatory Education and Career/Life Planning (ECLP) program (Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools, Policy and Program Requirements, Kindergarten to Grade 12, 2013).

This re-tendered agreement provides access to trusted English and French Individual Pathways Plan tools within a strengthened, future-focused framework that emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and long-term value for Ontario’s education sector.

This agreement is part of the Digital Learning Tools offering available to Ontario’s education sector through OECM and has been developed in consultation with the Ministry of Education (MEDU), Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO), and various District School Boards across the province.

This agreement is a re-tender of the Online Career and Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) Tools (#2020-365) agreement. Any signed Customer-Supplier Agreement (CSA) under the Online Career and Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) Tools (#2020-365) agreement remains valid until August 24, 2026. To sign on to the re-tendered agreement, please complete a new CSA with your preferred awarded supplier(s). If customers require any documents from the previous agreements, please contact our dedicated Customer Support team at customersupport@oecm.ca.

Awarded Supplier Partners

   Click on an awarded supplier partner’s name, ordered alphabetically in the column on the left, to view complete supplier details, contact information, geographical locations serviced, as well as relevant agreement documents including the Master Agreement (MA), Customer-Supplier Agreement (CSA), price lists, and other related materials, as applicable.

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For the Vetting of Application Security & Privacy (VASP) assessment results, please reach out to Chris Dale, Director of Security Services, Educational Collaborative Network of Ontario (ECNO) at chrisdale@ecno.org.

What You’ll Get

Access to offerings under two categories: Category A – Literacy Digital Tools System, and Category B – Research Digital Tools System.

Curriculum-Aligned and Functional Capabilities

  • Web-based Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) tools for Grades 7–12, with optional K–6 content.
  • Bilingual English and Canadian French functionality.
  • Ontario-aligned course selection with prerequisites and pathway tracking.
  • Aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Education and Career/Life Planning (ECLP) program Creating Pathways to Success.
  • Canadian labour market data and transferable skills insights.
  • Reporting, export, validation, and long-term student access.
  • Device- and browser-agnostic access with secure Single Sign-On.
  • Integrations: Student Information System (SIS), Ontario’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), (e.g., D2L Brightspace), Google Workspace, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), and Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) tools.
  • Customizable workflows with ongoing enhancements.

Secure Deployment and Ongoing Support Services

  • Configuration, testing, data migration, and security reviews.
  • Bilingual (English and French) helpdesk support, high-availability service, and routine maintenance.
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) aligned release and change processes.
  • Backup and disaster recovery support.
  • Secure data transfer and documentation handover.

Training and User Enablement

  • Bilingual (English and French) training for educators and administrators.
  • Flexible, self-paced learning, virtual sessions, and train-the-trainer options.
  • Training reflects principles of accessibility and equity.

Compliant and Responsible System Governance

  • Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.
  • Privacy and Security practices aligned with Ontario Public Service requirements.
  • Secure North American hosting and backup.

How to Get Started

How to Get Started with RFP Agreements

Products and Services

  • Bilingual System (English/French)
  • Business Continuity and Transition Support
  • Career Exploration and Labour Market Insights
  • Course Selection and Education Planning
  • Integrations ( SIS | VLE | Google Workspace | SHSM | LTI )
  • Preference and Personality Assessments
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • Secure Data Management and Privacy Compliance
  • Training and Support
  • Digital Learning Tools

Sector Availability

  • College
  • Family and Community Services
  • Government Ministry/Agency
  • Healthcare/Hospitals
  • Municipal and Related Services
  • Other
  • School Board
  • University

Project Advisors

  • Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO)
  • Ontario Ministry of Education

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Feedback

SRP Customer Satisfaction Survey

As a valued customer with direct purchasing experience with our Supplier Partners, your feedback in the Supplier Recognition Program is crucial. Customer feedback is one of the focus areas used for SRP evaluations and survey (Net Promoter Score, NPS) is used for a customer feedback mechanism. The survey includes the list of suppliers who are eligible to participate in each year’s SRP. Survey result will be collected and shared back with the supplier partner by OECM.

Click to Complete the Survey

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