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How OpenEd Works
Three simple steps to education that fits your child.
Step One: Design Your Child's Education Plan
You'll map out what your child needs to learn this year and how you plan to do it. Your plan includes everything from core subjects like math and reading to your child's special interests – whether that's coding, art, or building things.
If you need help, our support team is ready to help you choose the right mix of curriculum, set a flexible schedule that works for your family, and create clear learning goals. You can adjust the plan anytime as your child grows and changes.
Step Two: Access Premium Resources
Browse our marketplace and grab free resources that fit your child's needs, or bring your own favorite curriculum into the mix – it's totally up to you.
Choose from our approved catalog of 75+ programs, from hands-on science kits to robotics clubs to specialized tutoring. Plus, every student gets access to premium educational platforms that would normally cost hundreds per year: Exact Path for personalized learning, Study Island for test prep, BrainPOP's engaging videos, Adobe Creative Cloud for digital design, and more.
Use your reimbursement wallet to cover approved educational expenses like field trips, art supplies, or that perfect program you found on your own.
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Step Three: Support and Community
Families check in regularly with their personal teacher who acts as a mentor and guide to see how things are going and help solve problems. Curriculum not clicking? They'll suggest alternatives. Need help with high school transcripts? They help advise. Have questions about state compliance and documentation? They offer resources.
You can join parent Facebook groups, local field trips, and student clubs where families share resources and kids make friends.
We also offer free community events—virtual classes and webinars covering both core subjects and creative topics. For families who want extra support, our personalized tutoring provides one-on-one help tailored to each student's specific needs.
Hit the play button to watch one of last year's community events →
Sample Education Plans
Want to see what a personalized plan might look for your child?
Math
Learn counting, addition, subtraction, and more with engaging, comic book style instruction with Beast Academy
Language Arts
Engage in lessons including activities, books, and songs with pacing tailored to the individual student with Waterford Early Learning
Science
Observe light, sound, matter, plants, animals, and the sky through project-based learning focused on real world scenarios with Calvert Learning
Social Studies
Explore economics, citizenship, geographical models, and the read-aloud narratives of well known historical figures through project-based learning with Calvert Learning
Stop Motion Animation
Combine creativity, storytelling, and hands-on play in the captivating world of stop-motion animation with this OpenEd Original
Music
Compose melody, drums, and bass as you explore pitch and tempo and build your own band with MusiQuest
Extras:
- Engineering and design process, parts of a computer, and more with BrainPop Jr.
- Game based math fact mastery with Legends of Learning
- Clubs: Pokemon Club
- Events: Breakout rooms at Fun Friday: Minecraft, LEGO, Fall Games
- Tutoring: Drop-in tutoring with interactive games in core subjects
Math
Understand concepts and strengthen critical thinking with dynamic and motivating lessons from DreamBox Learning
Language Arts
Read real books, improve spelling skills, and increase reading comprehension through interactive activities from Reading Eggspress
Science
Foster problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and collaboration through Minecraft-based science lessons from OnFire Learning
Social Studies
Explore essential ideas and events in United States History through self-paced unit studies from OnFire Learning
Entrepreneur
Class
Master business skills and embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship the OpenEd Original: Become a Trep
Board Game Design
Explore the essential ingredients needed to create a successful game with the OpenEd Original: Game Maker I.
Extras:
- Explore elements of design with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Virtual simulations and STEM labs through Gizmos
- Clubs: Minecraft Club, Engineering Club
- Events: Balloon Engineering, Learn Together Webinar Series
- Tutoring: Drop-in tutoring in Language Arts
Math
Strengthen foundational skills and extend into non-routine problem solving with a puzzle based approach from ST Math
Language Arts
Accelerate through grade-level practice and beyond with targeted adaptive lessons from Imagine MyPath
Science
Explore Earth's systems, engineering design, the nature of the universe, and more with Earth and Space Science from Edmentum Courseware
Social Studies
Delve into the fascinating world of the human mind and behavior to explore cognition, critical thinking and more in OnFire Learning: Psychology
Photography
Master photography basics through engaging projects and discover the power of visual storytelling in the OpenEd Original: Photography Explorer
Digital Media & Design
Explore essential principles of design and navigate Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with the OpenEd Original: Digital Art & Graphic Design
Extras:
- Create a unique student profile through 10 engaging Own it! units
- Bring ideas to life using apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with Microsoft 365
- Clubs: Photography Club
- Events: Ocean Watercolor Creative Studio
- Tutoring: 1:1 tutoring as needed for foundational math support