This article is intended to help Louisiana vendors and service providers understand the requirements for joining the LA GATOR Program's Odyssey Marketplace.
To become a vendor or service provider, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Operate as a US entity.
- Schools offering services must provide a core curriculum (e.g., math, English, science) and the required tests necessary for a student to earn a state-weighted diploma in those courses.
- Offer services and products that are eligible under the program's guidelines.
In addition to meeting these general requirements, you must select the appropriate type of service provider and submit the corresponding documentation. Below is an outline of each category and the necessary documents.
- Full-Time Education Provider: Service providers who are responsible for the full-time education of participating students; these providers directly interact with students while delivering educational services (e.g. microschools, online schools, etc. that are not BESE-approved)
- Required Document upload:
- LLC registered with the Secretary of State of Louisiana
- Copy of your disciplinary policies.
- Required Document upload:
- Part-Time Education Provider: Service providers who offer services to students on a part-time basis. They engage directly with students while delivering these educational services (e.g., tutors.)
- Required Document upload:
- LLC registered with the Secretary of State of Louisiana.
- Required Document upload:
- Public School Governing Authority: Public schools who offer educational goods or services to students on a part-time basis. They engage directly with students while delivering these educational services (e.g., public schools with individual or supplemental courses, special education services, or extracurricular activities.)
- Required Document upload:
- Letter from the Superintendent confirming the school's ability to participate as a service provider.
- Copy of your disciplinary policies.
- Required Document upload:
- Therapist / Therapy Provider: Service providers who offer services to students on a part-time basis. They engage directly with students while delivering these services (e.g., Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy, Speech / Language Pathology, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Vision Services, Audiological Services, Adaptive Physical Education Services, Counseling Services including Rehabilitation Services, Orientation and Mobility Services, or Therapeutic Recreation.)
- Required Document upload:
- LLC registered with the Secretary of State of Louisiana
- Required Document upload:
- BESE-approved nonpublic school: BESE-approved nonpublic schools who offer educational goods or services to students. (e.g., academic uniforms or classes)
- No Required Documents
- Other: Service providers who offer educational goods or services and do not directly engage with participating students (e.g., retailers, curriculum providers, educational assessment providers)
- Required Document upload:
- LLC registered with the Secretary of State of Louisiana
- LLC registered with the Secretary of State of Louisiana
- Required Document upload:
Please note all vendors and their offerings will be reviewed by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and Odyssey to determine eligibility for the program.