Your learning plan. Live expert teachers.

California families use charter school funds to hire hundreds of approved Outschool teachers for full curriculum, enrichment, tutoring, and interest-based clubs - no commute, no switching schools.

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Build Your California Curriculum This Fall

Use your charter or IS funds to enroll in any subject, any level.

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How to Use California Charter Funding for Outschool

Use your school-issued charter funds or independent study budget to book live, expert-led Outschool classes for any subject.

Check with your charter school or IS coordinator

Ask whether Outschool is on their approved vendor list or can be added.

Request Outschool vendor approval if needed

Submit Outschool's vendor application form if required by your school.

Browse and select classes on Outschool

Browse by subject, grade, or interest.

Pay and submit receipts to your school

Pay on Outschool, download receipt, submit to IS coordinator.

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Loved by families across the country

“I LOVE OUTSCHOOL!” My children are taking about 5 classes each. They are taking enrichment classes like chess, critical thinking, singing lessons, piano lessons, Spanish, and kindergarten classes. I LOVE that we can choose core classes but also classes they want to do on their own. I also love the fact we can choose to do a live classes, self paced, or private 1:1 classes as well. The best part of Outschool? We can choose when we want the class! Early mornings or late evenings.”

- Natalie, Outschool parent

California Charter Funding Resources

Using Outschool with California Charter Schools

Step-by-step guide for using Outschool with California charter and independent study programs.

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Browse Classes

Browse all live online classes available for California charter school families.

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Homeschooling in California

A parent's guide to homeschooling in California.

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California Charter Funding + Outschool: Common Questions

Does California have an ESA or education savings account?

California has no statewide ESA. Charter/IS programs may allow use of per-pupil funds for Outschool when it's on the approved vendor list.

How do I know if my California charter school allows Outschool?

Contact your IS coordinator and ask if Outschool is on the approved vendor list.

Can I use per-pupil charter funds for online classes?

Yes - pay for Outschool classes, download receipt, submit to IS coordinator.

Can I use charter funds for enrichment, not just core academics?

In many cases yes, depends on charter school policy.

Are Outschool teachers certified?

Yes - credentials and reviews are visible before you book.

Does Outschool work for kids with learning differences?

Yes - specialist teachers and filters for ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and 2e.

What if I want to cancel a class?

Cancel within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund - or before the class begins if it's scheduled within 24 hours of signup. Full refunds are also issued if a teacher cancels before the first meeting. See Outschool's full cancellation and refund policy.