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Education Plan Requirements
Education Plan Requirements
Required Subjects
Your student's education plan includes a few required subjects based on their grade level. These core subjects help us maintain compliance and ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
How Required Subjects Affect Your Student's Day-to-Day Learning
Your education plan informs what your student will add to their weekly learning log. Through the learning log, your student will submit a short reflection on any subject area or competency that they focused on over the last week.
Your student's state-certified teacher will review their learning logs to track their participation, as well as to provide some positive and supportive feedback.
As you think about the subjects your student will study regularly, use those to meet the minimum education plan requirements. Sometimes you'll just choose a subject, and other times you'll pick a specific course too. It's that simple!
Making Changes To Your Student's Education Plan
Past a certain point during the semester, you won't be able to make changes to your student's required subjects (or any electives).
Independent studies, however, can be changed at any point during the school year. Feel free to add or drop an independent study from your student's education plan at any time.
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State-Specific Information
Indiana
- Grades K-5 require Social Studies in addition to Math, Language Arts, and Science
- Grades 6-8 require Social Studies in addition to core subjects and two electives
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these four are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, science, and social studies), students will choose two subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Minnesota
- Grades K-5 only require Math, Language Arts, and Science (no Social Studies)
- Grades 6-8 require three electives instead of two
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these three are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, and science), students will choose three subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Iowa
- Grades K-5 require Social Studies in addition to Math, Language Arts, and Science
- Grades 6-8 require Social Studies in addition to core subjects and two electives
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these four are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, science and social studies), students will choose two subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Montana
- Grades K-5 only require Math, Language Arts, and Science (no Social Studies)
- Grades 6-8 require three electives instead of two
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these three are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, and science), students will choose three subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Kansas
- Grades K-5 require Social Studies in addition to Math, Language Arts, and Science
- Grades 6-8 require Social Studies in addition to core subjects and two electives
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these four are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, science, social studies), students will choose two subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Arkansas
- Grades K-5 only require Math, Language Arts, and Science (no Social Studies)
- Grades 6-8 require three electives instead of two
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these three are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, and science), students will choose three subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Utah
- Grades K-5 only require Math, Language Arts, and Science (no Social Studies)
- Grades 6-10 instead of 6-8 with three electives
- Grades 11-12 have completely flexible curriculum with all student choice subjects
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these three are required for tracking.
Grades 6–10
Students in grades 6–10 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, and science), students will choose three subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Grades 11–12
Students in grades 11-12 have a lot of freedom to build a tailor-made curriculum that will set them up for success. Their education plan is entirely the student's choice:
- Student's Choice
- Student's Choice
- Student's Choice
- Student's Choice
- Student's Choice
- Student's Choice
Oregon
- Grades K-5 only require Math, Language Arts, and Science (no Social Studies)
- Grades 6-8 require three electives instead of two
Grades K–5
Students in grades K–5 are expected to participate in the following subjects each week throughout the school year:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
That's it! These foundational subjects cover key areas of early learning. Families are also welcome to add optional independent study subjects to explore other interests, but only these three are required for tracking.
Grades 6–8
Students in grades 6–8 have a little more to cover during the year. Their education plan will include:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
- Student's Choice (Elective)
In addition to the core subjects (math, language arts, and science), students will choose three subjects they're interested in to add to the education plan. These can reflect personal passions, future goals, or areas they want to explore more deeply.
Nevada
- Specific grade level requirements not yet available - coming soon
Note: We'll be sharing more information about specific requirements per grade level for Nevada students soon!
Wyoming
- Information coming for 26-27 school year - not yet available
Coming soon!
A little closer to the start of the 26-27 school year, we'll add information about education plan requirements by grade.
If you have questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at help@opened.co!
Frequently Asked Questions
What must be included in an Education Plan?
Core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies), electives and enrichment activities, learning resources and curriculum choices, and goals and milestones.
Can I change my student's Education Plan during the year?
Yes, plans can be updated as needs change, but all changes must be approved by your Education Specialist.
Who reviews and approves Education Plans?
Education Specialists review and approve all plans, which must be submitted by the posted deadline.
What are tips for creating a successful Education Plan?
Start early, consult your Education Specialist, review the approved resource list, and consider your student's learning style and interests.