We offer the 3rd Party Provider course option to give students the opportunity to participate in live group classes. We encourage parents to find businesses that provide high-quality educational experiences. Group classes must be live and can be held in-person or online.
Watch the one-minute video: What is a 3rd Party Provider?
Common examples include:
City recreation programs
Community fine arts courses
Group dance classes
Driver’s education
Early college courses at a local university
The parent pays for the approved class and can be reimbursed for the tuition (excluding fees and supplies) up to $300 per period.
3rd Party Provider course criteria:
The course must be advertised to the general public (not just a specific group) through a website that includes full course details, specific dates, location of instruction, tuition, registration instructions, and contact information.
The class must be held between August 1 and May 31 and taught in a live group format.
The class must include more than one student.
If the class is self-paced, asynchronous, or video-recorded, then the period can be Custom-built.
How to add a 3rd Party Provider course to a schedule:
When adding a 3rd Party Provider course to your child’s schedule in Schedule Builder, you’ll need to include the following information:
Name of provider (i.e., Orem City Recreation)
Name of course (i.e., group swimming lessons)
Vendor phone
URL to the specific group class
3rd Party Provider FAQs
Can I choose a 3rd Party Provider for optional Period 7?
Yes! Keep in mind that a 3rd Party Provider class in optional Period 7 will reduce a student’s available Technology Allowance by $300 for full-year and $150 for mid-year enrolled students.
Can a parent be a 3rd Party Provider?
No. The 3rd Party Provider option is intended to allow students to participate in standard, non-customized classes available to the general public and run by agencies or businesses established to provide specific classes for the community. It is not intended for parents who organize or teach classes primarily for students participating in the OpenEd program. Private instruction, customized classes, or home-based courses may be reimbursed under the Custom-built option.
Can we combine 3rd Party Provider courses in one Period?
A student may participate in one 3rd Party Provider group class at a time per Period. If a student wants to participate in concurrent classes for one Period, the course must be Custom-built.
Here’s an example of an approved 3rd Party Provider course for P.E. with consecutive classes (covering multiple sports happening at different times):
City rec soccer from September to November
Basketball from December to February
Track from March to May
What if the class doesn’t meet every week?
If the 3rd Party Provider class doesn’t meet every week throughout the year, please supplement with related activities at home. The student needs to indicate participation in each subject in the Weekly Learning Log.