Vendor Application
New vendor applications for the 2025-2026 school year open June 16th, 2025.
Deadlines to apply:
Fall Semester: September 12th, 2025
Spring Semester: February 6th, 2026
Please note that while Independent Contractors for Element Education may be Independent Contractors for other schools, they shall not be an employee of any independent study charter school.
Vendor Criteria
Vendors are independent contractors. As such, they:
make their own hours, determine their own rules, choose their own curriculum, etc.
bill by the job
*Please note, as a publicly-funded entity, we may only pay for services provided while following the public health mandatessubmit purchase orders monthly or by semester
provide their own materials for instruction
possess a business license
carry own commercial general liability insurance
carry workers' compensation if any employees or volunteers other than self
possess Custodian of Records letter for background clearances if any employees, independent contractors, or volunteers other than self
Material Vendors
Material Vendors are vendors who provide curriculum and/or materials to students. They do not teach live classes or provide services in person or online.
To apply as a Material Vendor with our organization, the Vendor must submit an application the first year. Any updates to materials and prices need to be submitted accordingly. Material vendors offer curriculum, educational videos, and products for students to choose from for their learning plan.
Download the application below and submit it via email to Eva Chaidez.
If you have any questions or need clarification, you can email Eva Chaidez at echaidez@myelement.org
Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by Eva Chaidez for the next steps.
Service Vendors
Service Vendors are independent contractors who provide classes/services to students off site at their own location or online.
To apply as a Service Vendor with our organization, the prospective vendor must submit an application the first year and a renewal application each year after. Prospective Vendors can apply to be a service vendor using this button below.
If you have any questions or need clarification, you can email Amie Cortes at vendorservices@myelement.org.
Service Vendor Application Process
The vendor application process is as follows:
1. Fill out application via the link.
2. Application is reviewed.
3. School Director reviews application for preliminary approval.
4. Vendor Services asks for a Live Scan or Custodian of Records letter depending on if Vendor has employees/independent contractors/volunteers.
5. Vendor will receive Vendor Contract Agreement packet via DocuSign.
6. Application is submitted for final approval.
7. Vendor receives welcome email from Vendor Services.
For more detailed information on the application, please click on the link below to view our Service Vendor Application Guide/PDF. FAQs are located on the last few pages of the document.
Vendor Links
Use the blank W9 form below to provide or update your business address/information.
Please use the link below to submit vendor invoices.
Please use the link below to submit your service vendor application.
Vendor Database
The vendor database is updated according to the information provided on the vendor’s new and/or renewal application.