Glossary of Terms

As your student progresses through our program, you might come across some terminology that you haven't seen before.

Take a look at the glossary below to help you get up to date with the language that OpenEd uses. To make it easier for you to find what you're looking for, we've organized this list by different areas of focus.

Getting Started

Term	Definition
Enrollment task	A task that you will need to complete to finish up your student's enrollment with OpenEd. Some examples of enrollment tasks include: Uploading your student's birth certificate, agreeing to OpenEd's policies, or providing your student's immunization records (or exemption form).
School of enrollment	The OpenEd school partner where your student will be enrolled as a full-time public student. All of your student's official records and transcripts are stored, controlled, and maintained by your student's school of enrollment.
State testing / Opt-out form	OpenEd students are required to either participate in all state tests or submit an opt-out form. *Please note:* Some state tests are mandatory for all students without the option to opt out.
Immunization records / exemption form	As part of your enrollment tasks while enrolling your student, you'll be asked to upload your student's immunization records (or an exemption form) to comply with state immunization requirements.
Student clubs	OpenEd offers optional opportunities for students to participate in clubs and activities.

State-Specific Information

Iowa

Specific residency documentation requirements

Proof of residency

In Iowa, our preferred form of residency documentation is specific to state requirements. You'll be asked to provide your proof of residency as one of your enrollment tasks.

Wyoming

Specific driver's license and vehicle registration requirements for residency

Proof of residency

You'll be asked to provide your proof of residency as one of your enrollment tasks.

Our preferred proof of residency is a Wyoming driver's license that displays your current address. If you don't have a license, you can also provide your current vehicle registration, a utility bill dated in the past 60 days, or other acceptable documentation.

General

Standard residency requirements

Proof of residency

A utility bill, mortgage, or rental statement issued in the past 60 days that includes your address.

You'll be asked to provide your proof of residency as one of your enrollment tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an enrollment task?

An enrollment task is something you need to complete to finish your student's enrollment with OpenEd. Examples include uploading your student's birth certificate, agreeing to OpenEd's policies, or providing immunization records.

What is a school of enrollment?

A school of enrollment is the OpenEd school partner where your student will be enrolled as a full-time public student. All official records and transcripts are stored and maintained by this school.

Do students have to take state tests?

OpenEd students are required to either participate in all state tests or submit an opt-out form. However, some state tests are mandatory for all students without the option to opt out.

What documents do I need for proof of residency?

Generally, you need a utility bill, mortgage, or rental statement issued in the past 60 days that includes your address. Some states like Wyoming have specific requirements like a driver's license or vehicle registration.

Are immunization records required for enrollment?

Yes, as part of your enrollment tasks, you'll need to upload your student's immunization records or an exemption form to comply with state immunization requirements.

Glossary of Terms