Institution Portal
Staffed. Supported.
Stable.
FWS connects independent schools, home-school cooperatives, and private learning programs with qualified educators. Substitute coverage, regular weekly educators, online contracts - all in one cooperative.
Who FWS Serves
Built for independent programs
Any non-government operated learning program can join FWS as a member institution.
Private Schools
Non-government operated private schools needing reliable educator support, substitute coverage, and professional contract management.
Home-School Cooperatives
Groups of families teaching together who need structure, qualified educators, and shared resources to run a professional cooperative program.
Learning Centers
Independent after-school programs, learning centers, and community education initiatives seeking FWS educator access and course content.
What You Get
Everything your program needs to run smoothly
FWS membership gives institutions access to a pool of trained educators, a streamlined booking system, and the support structures that make independent programs thrive.
Substitute Educator Pool
Access FWS-trained substitute educators who post availability on the cooperative calendar. Request coverage with confidence.
Semester-Long Regular Educators
Match with a regular educator on a semester contract. Same schedule, same educator, every week. Built-in absence coverage included.
Online Contract Management
All contracts are signed online weeks before term begins. Renew, review, and manage agreements without paperwork.
Zoom and Google Meets Integration
Educator meeting links are managed through the FWS platform. Members and institutions access live sessions seamlessly.
ESI Details
How the Educator Support Initiative works
Two types of ESI educators - both available to member institutions.
Short-Term Coverage
Substitute Educators
Substitute educators post their availability on the FWS calendar. When you need coverage, you request a substitute and FWS matches you with an available, qualified educator.
Rate structure: Hourly rate applies for sessions up to 2 hours. A daily rate applies for sessions running longer than 2 hours. Rates are set cooperatively.
Semester Commitment
Regular Educators
Regular educators commit to a full semester contract with your institution. They teach on the same days and times each week, providing your program with stability and continuity.
Absence policy: If a regular educator is absent, a financial penalty is applied. FWS uses this to fund an FWS substitute so your program is never left without coverage.
Transparent Pricing
Institutional quote basis
Full price first, then a clearly disclosed institutional concession - every figure drawn from the FWS platform pricing bands.
Standard course unit
$100
per learner / month
Default invoice
$1,000
10 seats, full price before concession
Disclosed concession
15%
saves $150
Getting Started
How to join FWS as an institution
Apply for Membership
Submit your institution profile including program type, student age range, and educator needs.
Intake Consultation
A 30-minute call to understand your program, match you with the right ESI tier, and set expectations.
Sign Your Agreement
Institution membership agreement signed online. Contracts for regular educators signed weeks before the term begins.
Start Teaching
Your educator is matched, scheduled, and ready. Zoom links are set up and your program runs with professional support.
Ready to strengthen your program?
Join the FWS Cooperative as a member institution and access the educator support your program deserves.