Enrollment Terms and Conditions
Teacher Preparation

1. Acceptance and Modification of Terms

1.1 Acceptance. By signing the Enrollment Agreement, Candidate acknowledges full understanding and acceptance of these Terms.

1.2 Modifications. iteach may modify these Terms at any time without notice to Candidate by posting revised Terms on its site. Candidate’s continued use of iteach’s site or the Program constitutes binding acceptance of these Terms, including any modifications.

2. Authorizations and Investigations

2.1 Authorized Exchange of Information. Candidate authorizes the exchange and disclosure of information between iteach faculty and staff, school districts, the Candidate’s State education department, and any other entities related to teaching or working with children. The scope of this authorization includes, but is not limited to, information related to background checks, the Candidate’s application to the Program, the suitability of the Candidate’s assignment, any application for and employment by a school district, and the Candidate’s fitness to continue in the Program. This release also allows iteach to provide information to law enforcement and other governmental bodies relating to any matter involving Candidate, the Program, and the Candidate’s performance as a teacher.

2.2 Investigations. Candidate authorizes iteach to engage in the investigation of all matters relating to Candidate’s suitability for obtaining a teacher certification or license. Investigations may include, but are not limited to, performing criminal background checks, reviewing the Candidate’s social media profiles, and examining any additional information that may provide iteach with information about Candidate’s suitability for certification or licensure. Candidate understands that submission of false or misleading information or documentation to iteach will result in immediate dismissal from the Program.

2.3 Release for District and Employer Inquiries. Candidate expressly authorizes iteach to disclose to current, prospective, and partnering school districts, charter schools, local education agencies (LEAs), and other educational employers (collectively, “Districts”), whether in response to a District’s inquiry or proactively by iteach, information regarding: (a) Candidate’s status in the Program; (b) Candidate’s good standing (or lack thereof) with iteach; (c) Candidate’s eligibility for hire as a teacher of record, intern, clinical teacher, or other instructional role; (d) Candidate’s progress toward certification or licensure and any recommendation status; (e) any prior or pending dismissal, withdrawal, suspension, administrative leave, investigation, or notification involving Candidate; and (f) any other information reasonably necessary to confirm Candidate’s suitability for placement or employment. Candidate acknowledges that this authorization is a knowing and voluntary written consent under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and any analogous state law, and constitutes Candidate’s request that iteach respond to District inquiries about Candidate. This authorization continues for the duration of Candidate’s participation in the Program and for any subsequent period during which iteach holds Candidate records, and may not be revoked while any iteach obligation to a District or state certifying body remains active. Candidate releases iteach from any claim arising out of good-faith disclosure made under this Section.

3. Program Participation

3.1 At-Will Participation. Candidate agrees that participation in the Program shall be “at will.” Candidate understands that Candidate may be dismissed from the Program at any time with or without cause and that Candidate may withdraw from the Program at any time without cause. To be released from the Program in good standing, all incurred Program fees must be paid in full.

3.2 No Agency. Candidate is not an agent, employee, or representative of iteach and has no right or authority to act on its behalf.

3.3 No Partnership with School District. Candidate acknowledges and understands that the school district providing field experience is not a party to this Agreement. No partnership, joint venture, principal/agent, employer/employee, or any other formal legal relationship shall be construed to exist between iteach and any school district to which Candidate may be assigned. Candidate agrees to hold iteach, and all agents, employees, servants, parent organizations, K12 Coalition, and others affiliated with iteach, harmless from any and all injury, loss, and damages that Candidate may experience as a result of a decision, action, or inaction of a school district to which Candidate is assigned. This indemnification includes any losses, damages, or injuries that Candidate may sustain from any action of any student, third party, or other employee of a school district. This indemnification of iteach is to protect iteach against any claim, whether known or unknown, and for all costs, losses, and expenses, including attorney fees and expert witness fees, that may be incurred by iteach should a claim be made by Candidate.

3.4 No Guarantees. Candidate acknowledges that iteach provides no guarantee of recommendation or eligibility for a provisional-level or initial-level (full) teaching certificate or license. Recommendation for certification or licensure is contingent upon Candidate’s successful completion of all program and state requirements.

4. Intellectual Property and Program Platforms

4.1 Copyright Ownership. K12 Coalition is the copyright owner or licensee of all Instructional Coursework materials used in the Program. Candidate is granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to use these materials solely for completing Program requirements. Candidate is permitted to download only one (1) copy of course material per unit and agrees not to share, distribute, or reproduce these materials. Candidate acknowledges that the course materials are proprietary, constitute trade secrets, and that improper use could cause irreparable harm to K12 Coalition. Posting any portion of the curriculum on websites, including platforms like Quizlet, will be grounds for dismissal from the Program.

4.2 No Property Rights Granted. Nothing herein grants Candidate the right to use, replicate, publish, or transfer any trade name, trademark, or other licensed product of iteach and any of its related entities. Candidate is not granted by this Agreement any right to use any of iteach’s or its related entities’ intellectual property, trade names, or trademarks for any purpose.

4.3 Teaching Channel. Candidate agrees to abide by the policies of the Teaching Channel platform (“Tch”), including the Terms and Conditions (located on the Tch website at https://www.teachingchannel.com/terms-and-conditions) and the Privacy Policy (located on the Tch website at https://www.teachingchannel.com/privacy-policy), which policies may be updated by Tch from time to time (the “Tch Policies”). All Candidates are subject to the Tch Policies, which govern their use of the Tch platform and (in relevant part) their use of any other site or platform as part of the Program, including the submission of any User Content (as defined in the Tch Policies). Candidate agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend iteach from any claims brought against iteach, its parents, subsidiaries, assigns, and licensees, arising from Candidate’s use of the Tch platform. Candidate may have the opportunity to post videos to the Tch platform. Candidate agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend iteach from any claims brought against iteach, its parents, subsidiaries, assigns, and licensees arising from Candidate posting on the Tch platform.

4.4 Footage. Candidates may have the opportunity to submit testimonials, photos, audio, or audio/video recordings (“Footage”) to iteach to be made available to school districts and for any other purpose as determined by iteach. Candidate hereby consents to iteach’s use of the Footage as deemed necessary, including editing the Footage, for the promotion, marketing, and advertising of iteach and making the Footage available to school districts. Candidate warrants and represents that the Footage will not contain any third-party rights, will not be defamatory, and will not contain inappropriate content. Candidate indemnifies, holds harmless, and defends iteach, its parents, subsidiaries, assigns, and licensees in the event any claim or cause of action arises from iteach’s use of the Footage. iteach is not required to use the Footage and once used or posted, the Footage may be removed by iteach at its discretion.

4.5 InstructNET and Canvas. Candidate agrees that access to instructNET (the Candidate portal) and Canvas (the learning management system) is limited to the individual who signs and acknowledges this Agreement, and is conditioned upon Candidate being in good standing with iteach. Providing login information to another individual or party will be grounds for dismissal from the Program.

5. Fees and Payment

5.1 Non-Refundable Fees. All fees paid to iteach are non-refundable. The fees are fully earned, non-refundable, and non-cancellable by Candidate, even if Candidate does not complete the Program for any reason, except as otherwise required by Candidate’s State law.  All fees are recognized at the time of Enrollment.

5.2 Method of Payment. Program Fees must be paid directly by Candidate to iteach, unless Candidate is covered under a separate third-party arrangement. iteach does not accept federal or state financial aid.

5.3 Payment Due. The Program Fee must be paid in full at the time of field placement unless an established monthly payment plan has been agreed to with iteach. Any unpaid balance of the Program Fee is due and payable in whole if, after Candidate’s field experience has begun, Candidate withdraws for any reason, is released by a school district, or is released from the Program by iteach for any reason.

5.4 Late Payment Fee and Default Interest. Any payment thirty (30) days past due will result in the assessment of a late fee in the amount of $150.00 and may result in Candidate’s release from the Program and/or notification to Candidate’s placement school district. In addition, Candidate agrees that iteach is authorized to charge default interest on any outstanding amount due or balance owed by Candidate under this Agreement at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or eighteen percent (18%) per annum, beginning on the thirty-first (31st) day following the date that the first notice of default is sent to Candidate, unless Candidate’s State or federal law prohibits the charging of default interest or sets a different timeline. Notice of default shall include any notices, including invoices, showing a past due balance.

5.5 Credit/Debit Card and ACH Authorization. Payment of Program Fees may be made by credit card, debit card, or ACH. Candidate irrevocably authorizes credit card, debit card, or ACH charges initiated by iteach for payment of any amounts due under this Agreement. Candidate agrees not to unilaterally cancel or rescind any pre-authorized credit card, debit card, or ACH transaction used to pay fees due under this Agreement.

5.6 No Chargebacks. Candidate agrees that all charges made by iteach are accurate and based on mutually agreed-upon terms. Candidate agrees not to dispute charges with Candidate’s credit card provider or financial institution for any authorized transaction, including payments related to subscription services, renewals, or one-time purchases, and agrees not to seek to have any credit or debit card charge reversed.

5.7 Termination Payment Authorization. Candidate authorizes the financial institution or credit card company designated by Candidate to pay iteach any outstanding balance owed under this Agreement if Candidate resigns, withdraws, or is terminated from the Program.

5.8 Personal Credit Information. Candidate must submit personal credit information upon enrolling in the Program and is responsible for ensuring that iteach has continuously valid credit and personal information while Candidate is enrolled in the Program. Any payment not received in a timely manner because of incorrect information may result in suspension or release of Candidate from the Program, other actions taken by iteach in its discretion, and/or late fees.

5.9 Notice of Payment Method Change. Candidate must notify iteach five (5) business days prior to a scheduled payment run date if the payment method needs to be modified.

5.10 Collection Fees for Default. If Candidate defaults in the performance of any term of this Agreement and the default results in iteach having to enforce the terms of this Agreement, iteach, its agents, affiliates, and/or assigns shall be entitled to add a reasonable default fee of $750.00 for the administrative purpose of collecting the debt, unless prohibited by Candidate’s State or federal law. Candidate agrees to pay iteach for all collection fees, costs, and expenses reasonably incurred in the collection of any outstanding fees due iteach under this Agreement. Those fees may include court costs, postage and mail fees, and reasonable and necessary attorney fees that iteach incurs.

5.11 State-Law Carve-Out. The fee, refund, interest, and collection provisions in this Section 5 apply only to the extent permitted by Candidate’s State and federal law. Where Candidate’s State law mandates a different refund window, interest cap, or collection limitation, that law controls.

6. Communications

6.1 Notices. Any required written notice under this Agreement shall be deemed delivered when sent in a method by which the sending party can show or prove that the receiving party received the notice. Notices by electronic means may be used to transmit notice if given to iteach at admin@iteach.net and to Candidate at the address provided in the Agreement, or if updated in writing, to the updated address. Additionally, to the extent that the parties have corresponded by email, Candidate agrees that any notices to Candidate may be by email to Candidate.

6.2 SMS Text Messaging. Candidate consents to receive SMS messages (including text messages) and telephone calls (including prerecorded and artificial voice and autodialed calls) from iteach, its agents, representatives, affiliates, or anyone communicating on its behalf at the specific number(s) Candidate has provided, with service-related information, questions about Candidate’s use of the Services, and TrueDialog and marketing information. Candidate certifies, warrants, and represents that the telephone number provided is Candidate’s contact number and not someone else’s. Candidate represents being permitted to receive calls and text messages at the telephone number provided. Candidate agrees to promptly alert iteach whenever Candidate stops using a telephone number. Standard message and data rates may apply to all SMS messages. iteach may modify or terminate its SMS messaging services from time to time, for any reason, and without notice, including the right to terminate SMS messaging with or without notice, without liability to Candidate. Candidate will receive updates about the iteach program, account status, and financial updates. Message frequency varies. Text “HELP” for help. Text “STOP” to cancel. Candidate may cancel this service at any time by texting “STOP” to 940-666-4908. After Candidate sends the message “STOP,” iteach will send a reply message to confirm that Candidate has been unsubscribed; thereafter, Candidate will no longer receive messages from iteach. To re-enroll, Candidate may sign up as the first time. If at any time Candidate forgets what keywords are supported, Candidate may text “HELP” to 940-666-4908 for instructions on how to use the service and how to unsubscribe. Message and data rates may apply for any messages sent. For questions about a text plan or data plan, Candidate should contact Candidate’s wireless provider. For all questions about the SMS services provided, Candidate may email admin@iteach.net. For questions regarding privacy, please read iteach’s Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 No Express or Implied Warranties. Candidate waives all express and implied warranties and representations that could be construed under this Agreement and understands that this waiver is absolute and unconditional.

7.2 Possible Discounts. iteach may have affiliations with one or more universities and other educational institutions that may provide Candidate with an opportunity to receive certain discounts or reduced tuition and other benefits. iteach does not warrant or represent that those affiliations will exist or that those benefits or similar benefits will be available to Candidate at any time in the future. Candidate acknowledges that receipt or availability of such benefits is not guaranteed.

7.3 Waiver of Claims and Liquidated Damages. Candidate waives all claims based upon negligence, breach of contract, fraud, lost profits or lost opportunity, and common law and statutory claims, whether listed herein or not, including all claims under any consumer protection statutes, if applicable. This waiver is also a limitation on damages should a court determine that Candidate is entitled to pursue claims. Candidate agrees that any remedy or damages claimed or awarded against iteach in litigation filed against iteach shall be limited to the return by iteach of the Program Fees paid to iteach by Candidate. This shall be the exclusive remedy for Candidate and shall be considered a liquidated damages amount. To that extent, iteach shall only be required to pay Candidate up to the amount of the liquidated amount regardless of the type of remedy sought, including attorney fees and costs. Further, Candidate agrees to provide iteach with thirty (30) days’ notice to cure any claim of default prior to filing suit or taking any other legal action against iteach. This remedy and release provision shall inure to the benefit of iteach and all those acting by, through, or under it, including all agents, representatives, attorneys, and employees of iteach.

8. Dispute Resolution and General Provisions

8.1 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, except where Candidate’s State law mandates application of its own law. The parties irrevocably agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas in Denton County, except where prohibited by Candidate’s State law. If any legal action is brought by either party arising from, or related to, the subject matter of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to an award of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

8.2 Jury Trial Waiver. To the extent allowed by Candidate’s State, Candidate knowingly waives the right to have a jury determine issues of fact in any claim that is filed with a court. This waiver is intended to be for all issues of fact concerning this Agreement. In that regard, all issues of fact concerning this Agreement shall be tried to a judge and not a jury.

8.3 Waiver. Any waiver of any term or condition in this Agreement must be done in writing by the program director of iteach and will only act as a waiver of those specific terms or conditions being waived and no other.

8.4 Severability (Invalidity of a Term). If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a term or condition of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, said invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof. Further, a court shall be authorized to modify the invalid or unenforceable provisions to give the most effect to the remaining provisions. Titles to the paragraphs, headings, and footers hereof are for convenience only and have no substantive effect.

8.5 No Assignment. This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned by Candidate. This Agreement provides a personal obligation of Candidate that cannot be released through an assignment. Nothing herein shall prevent iteach from selling, assigning, or transferring this Agreement in whole or in part without the consent of Candidate.

8.6 Entire Agreement (No Prior Oral or Written Agreement). Candidate understands no prior oral or written agreements are part of this Agreement and understands that any prior agreement has been merged into this Agreement or deleted intentionally by the parties. The parties understand that only the terms of this Agreement and the laws, rules, and regulations of Candidate’s State form this Agreement.

8.7 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of iteach, its agents, representatives, and employees, and Candidate and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, members, and legal representatives.

8.8 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement for all time periods giving rise to an action by Candidate. The time periods, however, may be amended or changed by the joint agreement of the parties in writing.

8.9 Continuing Nature. Certain provisions of this Agreement may be continuing in nature, and those continuing provisions shall be considered to continue for as long as this Agreement requires them to be continued. If no time period is set out in the Agreement for completion of performance, then completion shall not exceed a reasonable time period by which the act or action shall be fully completed by the parties consistent with the terms of this Agreement.

8.10 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement (other than payment obligations) to the extent that the failure or delay is caused by acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, government action, civil unrest, labor disputes, school district closures, utility or telecommunications failures, or other events beyond the reasonable control of the affected party. The affected party shall give prompt notice and shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of the event.

8.11 Electronic Signatures and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed electronically and in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The parties agree that electronic signatures (including those captured by recognized e-signature platforms) are valid and binding to the same extent as original handwritten signatures.

8.12 Privacy Policy. The collection, use, and disclosure of Candidate’s personal information by iteach is governed by iteach’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference and posted on iteach’s site.

9. Residency Provisions

9.1 Termination from Residency. If Candidate does not continue the Residency, is terminated, suspended, placed on administrative leave, placed on medical leave, or resigns from the LEA, Candidate’s Agreement with iteach and continued participation in iteach will also be terminated, but such termination does not relieve Candidate of the obligation to pay all fees owed pursuant to the Enrollment Agreement. Any outstanding balance owed to iteach under the Enrollment Agreement shall immediately become due and payable without demand or offset.

9.2 Notification Obligations. It is Candidate’s responsibility to notify iteach within one (1) business day if placed on administrative leave; under investigation or review by the district; upon resignation or termination from the Residency; if placed on medical leave; or if the State Department of Education has been notified of any wrongdoing on the part of Candidate.

9.3 Teaching Responsibilities. Candidate must fulfill all teaching responsibilities of the partnering school district, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Candidate must obtain and maintain status as a full-time classroom teacher with a school district or participate in a Clinical Teaching placement with a partnering school district. Candidate may not change placement from one district to another during the Field Experience. Candidate must inform iteach upon acceptance of a Field Experience position by the submission of the document of hire. Upon receipt of the document of hire, the Field Experience is recognized, and Candidate must remain in the specific placement;
• Candidate must abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of the approved partnering school district and the specific campus assigned;
• Candidate must demonstrate appropriate professional conduct with students, parents, and the school community; and
• Candidate must demonstrate ethical and lawful conduct at all times and acknowledge the Educator Code of Ethics.