Creating an education plan is the first step in customizing your student’s learning journey with OpenEd.
It’s a simple but powerful tool that outlines what your student will study throughout the year.
It also serves as a personalized roadmap for their education.
Your student’s plan connects their learning to academic tracking and available funding, giving you access to the support and flexibility needed to design a school year that fits their unique needs.
Please keep in mind: Plan requirements may vary slightly depending on your student’s grade level.
Why We Have an Education Plan – And Why It Matters
At OpenEd, the education plan is more than just another form to fill out. It’s the foundation of how we personalize learning, connect families to funding, and build trust with our school partners. If you’re wondering why this plan matters so much, here’s what every parent should know.
A Bridge Between Trust, Funding, and Flexibility
The education plan benefits everyone: it gives your family the freedom to shape your student’s education, and gives our team the structure we need to support you with confidence.
The Education Plan Represents Both Commitment and Opportunity
Commitment: Participation
When you create your student’s education plan, you’re setting the foundation for weekly participation in their core subjects. OpenEd teachers use the plan to track learning throughout the year; this record of participation becomes the pass/fail grade submitted to your student’s partner school.
It’s all about having a clear, meaningful record of your student’s educational journey.
Opportunity: Funding
Because no two learners are the same, we know education often extends beyond traditional subject lists. The education plan allows you to add new areas of study mid-year—perfect for when your student discovers a new passion or learning need.
As long as a subject is included on the plan, your wallet funds can be used for educational resources that support that area—even if it wasn’t part of your original plan. This flexibility is one of the most empowering aspects of learning with OpenEd.
Why It Matters for Your Family
1. It personalizes your student’s learning.
You’ll design a plan that reflects your student’s interests, goals, and learning pace—while still meeting your school’s basic academic requirements.
2. It guides your year.
The education plan helps you decide which subjects your student will explore. On their weekly learning log, your student will share a short reflection on any subject area or competency that they focused on during the past week.
3. It connects your funding to your student’s learning journey.
Every purchase made with your wallet funds must align with a subject on your student’s education plan. This connection ensures compliance and helps us continue offering families meaningful financial support.
And don’t worry—plans can evolve. If your student wants to explore something new, simply update the education plan to reflect that interest.
In Summary
The education plan is what makes OpenEd’s personalized learning model possible. It’s a commitment to learning, a guide for your family, and a trusted link between participation and funding. Most importantly, it puts you in the driver’s seat—so you can build a school year that’s uniquely engineered to help your student succeed.