Step 1: Apply
It's likely that you've completed this step since you're on this page! We are excited that you have chosen to participate in the OpenEd program! After you apply, you'll hear from us shortly after about your acceptance. Once you receive that, you're ready to enroll!
Note: You'll receive one "acceptance" email per family. If you have multiple students, they're all covered with your acceptance.
Step 2: Enroll
Once your student’s application has been processed, the next step is to complete your enrollment tasks directly in the OpenEd platform. You'll receive specific login credentials to access your portal.
Each task will be clearly defined in the platform, so you can go through at your pace, but please be mindful of due dates related to each task.
You will need to submit the following documents as you enroll your student(s):
Birth certificate (or an approved alternative document, like a notarized affidavit, a U.S. citizenship card, a passport/visa, adoption records, a hospital record of live birth, or a legal document like a court order)
Up-to-date immunization record, Medical Exemption, or Religious Exemption
Iowa Open Enrollment Application
Proof of Iowa residency
Our preferred form of documentation is an active driver's license. If you don't have an active driver's license, we can also accept one of the following documents issued in the past 60 days:
Utility bill (gas, electric, sewer, home internet, garbage, water, propane), mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement, voter registration, property tax bill, homeowner's insurance bill, vehicle registration, letter from a shelter (if homeless), letter from an employer if providing housing
Special Education documents (if applicable)
Active IEP / 504 Plan
Important Notes:
Students in Iowa cannot enroll in OpenEd without filling out Iowa's Open Enrollment Application.
Once you submit your documents or information for review, our team will be hard-at-work reviewing the information! If for any reason we have questions or need clarifying information, we'll reach out directly to you.
In the meantime, we'd love to connect with you!
Join our parent community on Facebook
Attend a live, small group new family information session
Step 3: Design
Congratulations! Once your student’s enrollment tasks are all completed and approved, you will have access to start designing your student's personalized education plan! Information about this will unlock when we're ready for you to take action!
Need help?
We're here to support you. Email [email protected] or use the chat icon in the corner of your screen.
More of a visual learner? Check out this video to walk through the enrollment flow.