Is uploading credentials required for educators?
No, Outschool does not require formal teaching credentials, and uploading credentials is not required. Learn more about the requirements for becoming an Outschool educator here.
Why should educators upload credentials to their teaching profiles?
Adding an eligible degree or certificate allows families to purchase classes using education savings account (ESA) funds. By uploading your credentials, you provide consent for Outschool to share your credentials with third-party organizations or individuals who may need to review them as part of the ESA funding process.
The information shared will be subject to the respective third-party privacy policies. We recommend you view these third-party privacy policies to understand how they handle your personal data. A list of current ESA states can be found here, and it will be updated periodically.
What kind of credentials can educators upload?
Educators can upload documentation that reflects their teaching credentials, advanced degrees, or other certifications relevant to the subjects they teach on Outschool. Examples include:
Teaching certificates
Licenses
Transcripts
Degrees
Ensure that your uploaded documents are clear and legible to avoid any delays in state-specific verification processes.
Will educators know when they are receiving ESA enrollments?
Educators will not be able to see which enrollments are coming in via ESA unless a parent shares that information with them directly.
Since ESA eligibility varies from state to state, educators will not receive a confirmation from Outschool that their credentials have been verified for ESA spending.
Can organization educators upload their credentials?
Organization teachers can upload their teaching credentials/degrees at outschool.com/teach/credentials. As an organization admin, you can view the uploaded credentials of teachers in your organization by accessing the credentials page at outschool.com/organization/credentials.
By having your organization's teachers upload their credentials, your listings may be eligible for certain state funding programs with credential requirements.
The information shared will be subject to the respective third-party privacy policies. We recommend that you view these third-party privacy policies to understand how they handle your personal data.
For your organization to be listed as eligible for a state funding program with credential requirements, all of the teachers within your organization must hold at least one of the state’s required credentials, and they must upload them to Outschool.
Can I share my credentials directly with a family if they request them?
Guidelines for sharing credentials can be found here.