4.5 Glossary of Terms (Colorado)

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.

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 proof of Colorado residency.
Proof of residency	In Colorado, our preferred form of residency documentation is an active driver's license. If you don't have an active driver's license, other accepted forms of proof of residency include: a utility bill dated within the past 60 days, a property tax record, a rental agreement, car insurance, voter registration, government mail, USPS change of address, car registration, or a state-issued ID. You'll be asked to provide your proof of residency as one of your enrollment tasks.
Student clubs	OpenEd offers optional opportunities for students to participate in clubs to connect with others who share similar interests. You can view a full list of active student clubs here.
Withdrawal	If you find that OpenEd is not a good fit for your student, you can withdraw them from the program through the OpenEd platform. If you're considering withdrawal, make sure to review OpenEd's Withdrawal/Repayment Policy details first.

Term	Definition
Education plan	An education plan is a list of the subjects that your student will focus on during the school year. You will build your student's education plan as one of your enrollment tasks. Your student's education plan creates a framework that allows both you and your student's teacher to track their progress. It serves as an easy way to prove that your student is fulfilling our program's academic and attendance requirements. The education plan is also tied directly to your funding, since any items you purchase must relate to one of the subjects that your student is studying.
Required subject	A subject that your student must add to their education plan to fulfill the program's requirements for their grade level. After a certain date during the semester, required subjects can't be changed. At the end of the Fall semester, you'll be able to adjust your student's required subjects for the Spring semester.
Independent study	A completely optional subject meant to enrich your student's learning. Independent studies can be added or deleted from your student's education plan at any time during the school year.
Homeroom resources	All OpenEd students have free and unlimited access to educational resources that supplement your student's academic journey. You can find these resources through OpenEd's marketplace.

Term	Definition
Learning log	Each week, your student will submit a learning log – a series of short reflections on what they're learning for their required subjects. Learning logs display your student's active participation in the program. To remain enrolled with OpenEd, your student will need to submit all of their learning logs.
Teacher	Your student's state-certified teacher will review and respond to each of their learning logs, providing helpful and supportive feedback along the way.

Term	Definition
Marketplace	A wide range of curriculum resources available through the OpenEd platform. Some resources are free; others can be purchased using your OpenEd funds. Every item in our marketplace is individually priced, so you can grab exactly what your student needs to succeed.
Direct Orders	To supplement your student's education, you can place orders for materials through Amazon or Rainbow Resource.
Wallet	All full-year OpenEd students in Colorado are provided with $1,750 in available funds, which you can find through your wallet in our platform. Your wallet can be used to buy items from our marketplace or place orders through OpenEd.