Purpose
This 45-minute conversation is the bridge between your child’s diagnostic results and a confident enrollment decision. We’ll turn the Learning Plan into a clear path, pressure-test fit for your family, and map the practical steps to start smoothly—no sales theatrics.
You’ll leave with:
A plain-language explanation of your child’s results and starting levels
Realistic expectations for timelines and daily routines
Clarity on compliance, billing, and onboarding steps
A recommended go/no-go decision tailored to your situation
How this fits into the process
You receive your Enrollment (Parent) Portal link
You create your profile and add your child(ren)
Your child completes the complimentary MAP diagnostics
You review your Learning Plan
This call: we interpret results, align on fit, and plan next steps
You acknowledge consents and set up billing in EduPaid, then activate the program in the Marketplace
Before the call (5–10 minutes)
There are no requirements for parents for this call. To give you an idea, however, of the call's purpose, our Program Advisors are looking to understand your goals for your child, answer your program questions, and help you arrive at an overall plan based on both.
A few things you can do before the call to help facilitate the discussion:
Open the Learning Plan and note anything that surprised you.
Jot 3–5 priorities (e.g., “close reading gaps,” “keep math accelerated”) you have for your child(ren).
List a few questions you have about Alpha Anywhere that we can answer for you.
Agenda (what we’ll cover)
0–5 min: Goals for your child and your family’s constraints
5–20 min: Results walkthrough—what the Learning Plan actually means
20–30 min: Daily life, schedule, supports, and tech setup
30–40 min: Process, billing via EduPaid, and onboarding sequence
40–45 min: Decision recommendation, next steps, outstanding questions
Answers to the big questions
1) Understanding results & placement
Where does my child start in each subject?
We use the diagnostic “bands” plus item-level patterns to choose starting points for your child's first few weeks of the program. This process is called Bracketing and helps us build a high definition view of their current mastery and where they'll eventually start learning new skills in each subject.
What if results look “off”?
Common causes: fatigue, rushing, distractions, or over-helping. This is okay. It happens. We don't do retesting because the next step of the process (Bracketing) will help clear up any error in the original testing. In short, students will need to "prove" they really have mastery in each subject grade level before they're officially rostered there, so the risk or mis-rostering will be eliminated after enrollment.
How long to reach “on grade level”?
It depends on the gap size and weekly consistency. As a rule of thumb: small gaps can close in 6–10 weeks; larger gaps usually a few months. Middle school subjects take about ~25 hours of total investment to master the content (with Alpha Anywhere!) so even full grade levels can close pretty quickly.
2) Daily experience & logistics
Is “2 hours a day” realistic for us?
Yes—when it’s focused time. Most families run four blocks of ~25 minutes with short breaks. The Sweet Spot is consistency, not marathons.
What if we miss days for illness or travel?
No problem here. We resume the plan and, if needed, add a light catch-up arc. The goal is steady trendlines, not perfection. We do recommend making up missed work (or working ahead if misses are anticipated) when possible.
What if my child wants to do more than ~25 minutes per block?
That’s okay, and honestly we love that. They can work as much as they want and go as fast as they want on progress. Some kids just love a subject or two. There is nothing that will slow them down.
How much oversight do parents need to provide?
The program is designed for all levels of parent involvement, but here is the preferred range.
Low end: Parents cannot sit with their child, but they're reviewing data afterward and asking their child about progress sand lessons.
High end: Parents sit (or are nearby) for each lesson, but do not actively help or relieve struggle. (Use good judgement --> remember, the program is designed to have them get a few wrong)
How do I tell “healthy struggle” from “stuck”?
You know your kids best. If emotions are building, that's usually a good sign that we're headed into "unproductive" struggle. Having said that, here are a few common signs of each:
Healthy: slowing down, rereading, trying strategies.
Stuck: rapid guessing, visible frustration, repeated misses on the same skill.
If “stuck” lasts >10 minutes, take a break and come back to things. No sweat. 😅
Parent note: The first 2–3 weeks are an adjustment. Expect a little friction while new routines settle. That’s normal.
3) Family specifics & special circumstances
We’re coming from public/private school or another homeschool—what changes?
Expect less “time in seat,” more precise skill-work, and clearer mastery bars. Many families report less stress once routines solidify.
Advanced in a subject?
Great. We accelerate as mastery proves out. Students can move faster in one subject while reinforcing foundations elsewhere.
Learning differences (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia)?
We’re mastery-based and skills-first. We can adapt pacing, chunking, and supports. Bring any existing plans; we’ll align on practical accommodations in the daily routine.
Two working parents or multiple kids—does this still work?
Yes. Use a predictable daily window, staggered blocks, and a visible checklist. Independence grows fast when the routine is stable.
4) Costs, billing, and ESA
How does billing work?
You’ll acknowledge consents, then open EduPaid in your Dashboard to add a payment method. Important: Funding your wallet ≠ enrollment; you still purchase the program in the Marketplace for each child.
Can we start before ESA is approved?
Yes. You can begin on a standard payment method and switch to ESA once funds clear.
Are there hidden costs?
No, however Breakthrough Coaching is offered as an additional service for your child. Breakthrough Coaching is $5,000 per year for 40 weeks (2 sessions per week).
Alpha Anywhere academics is designed as a full school replacement, so there are no tiers or bolt-ons within the academic curriculum. Everything you need to learn 2X is included.
5) State compliance & documentation
Do you help with homeschool requirements?
We provide progress records, completion data, and practical guidance. You’re still the “school of record”. We’ll provide the data and you package it for your state.
Transcripts and standardized testing?
We generate the documentation our families typically need. If your state requires a specific assessment, we can help as best we can, but cannot promise we can produce custom reports. We are building our capabilities to ensure no matter which state you're in that you have the best data to fulfill your state's requirements.
After the call: what happens next
If enrolling: Finish consents → open EduPaid → add payment → purchase in Marketplace for each child → receive student credentials → (recommended) schedule student onboarding.
If waiting: We’ll note prerequisites (e.g., finish diagnostics, upgrade device) and set a check-in date.
If not a fit (for now): Keep your Learning Plan and next-step suggestions. You’re welcome back when circumstances change.
FAQs
Can my child join the call? They are totally welcome, but optional.
What if we need more time? We can schedule a follow-up.
Can we change start dates? Yes—availability permitting.
Do we lose the Learning Plan if we don’t enroll? No, it’s yours!
What if we travel often? The program is portable; keep the daily window.
Can siblings share one subscription? No—subscriptions are per learner.
Is Post Test Coaching included or extra? Post test coaching is offered after every standardized test attempt and is part of the academic curriculum. It is included. Breakthrough Coaching is an adde cost, however.