4.5 Glossary of Terms (Washington)

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 student's immunization records (or exemption form).
State testing / Opt-out form	OpenEd students are required to either participate in all state tests or (when available) submit an opt-out form. *Please note:* Some state tests are mandatory for all students without the option to opt out.
Proof of residency	In Washington, we can accept a utility bill dated within the last 60 days or a property tax statement dated within the last year as proof of residency.
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 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.
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.