Weekly K12 Zone Guide

If you have a question or need help with your student’s account, login, or K12 tools, the K12 Zone team may not be able to assist directly — but help is just a click (or text) away!

Try one of these quick support options:

🔗 Submit a Webform
Submit a Case

📞 Call the CCTS Main Line
866-512-2273 — Available to help with technical and school support

📱 Text Support
Text your Student ID to 800-255-2020
(Message and data rates may apply)

💡 These tools are the fastest way to get personalized support from the right team!

Whether you're new to K12 or returning for another year, the K12 Welcome Site is your go-to hub for tools, tips, and resources to start strong.

🧭 Inside you'll find:

• Login and setup support

• Learning Coach tips

• Frequently asked questions

• Step-by-step guides for a smooth school year

🔐 Important: This is not a public website. You must log in with your Learning Coach credentials to access it.

👉 How to access:

1. Go to welcome.k12.com

2. Log in using your LC username and password

3. Or, look for the Welcome Site under Resources or Quick Links in your K12 School (OLS) homepage

🛠️ Having trouble logging in?
Visit help.k12.com or call 866-512-2273 for support.

Want your student to explore the K12 Zone but not sure where to start? We’ve made it easy with a quick video walkthrough to show you exactly how to get there.

🧭 The K12 Zone is where students connect, play, and learn in a safe, monitored virtual environment — available during school hours and beyond!

👣 Here’s how your student can access the Zone:

🔗 Option 1: Use the Direct Link
Go to: zone.k12.com/t/auth/sso-worlds?autosso=true

📚 Option 2: Access through Canvas or OLS

1. Visit login.k12.com

2. Log in using your student’s credentials

3. Click on Resources

4. Select K12 Zone

🎮 From there, your student can choose which world to enter — based on what’s open at the time.

📹 Watch the video below for a step-by-step walkthrough!

Have you or your student spent time in the K12 Zone this summer? We’d love to hear what you think!

Your feedback helps us grow — and may even be featured in future K12 Zone highlights.

📝 Click here to share your thoughts — it only takes a minute!

Thank you for being part of our amazing K12 community. 💛

The fastest, easiest way to get real answers and support as a Learning Coach? The Learning Coach Community (LCC).
It’s built just for you — and only available to families enrolled in K12-powered schools.

🌟 Why Join?

• 👥 Connect with other LCs at your school or nationwide

• 💬 Ask questions, share ideas, and find support from real families

• 🎯 Get tips, tools, and direct access to helpful resources

• 🔐 Safe, private space available only to enrolled families

💡 Whether you’re new or experienced, this is your place to grow, connect, and feel confident all year long.

📍 You'll find the Learning Coach Community by logging into your OLS or K12 App and tapping the "Community" tab.

Is your student always on TikTok, loves making videos, or dreams of a future in marketing, content creation, or communications?

The Student Advisory Council (SAC) is accepting applications for its next cohort — and it’s an incredible opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in a hands-on, internship-style program.

🎯 What is the SAC?
A select group of K12-powered students from across the country who collaborate directly with marketing pros to create content, share ideas, and develop career-ready skills.

🎥 As a SAC member, your student will:

• Make real social media content for K12 platforms

• Collaborate with professional marketing mentors

• Join exclusive focus groups to share student perspectives

• Write blog posts and build a creative portfolio

• Gain communication, design, and storytelling skills

🎓 Past SAC students have gone on to earn internships, college scholarships, and more — all while boosting confidence and having fun.

👉 Apply here:
Stride Student Advisor – Social Media Content Intern

📩 Have questions? Reach out to Rachel Strange at rgreenebaum@k12.com

📹 Watch the short video below to learn more about what it’s like to be a SAC student!

Is your student passionate about gaming? This August, explore how esports can build real skills, confidence, and even career pathways — plus join a fun, after-school Roblox event open to all 6–8 students!

📅 August 14 @ 4:00 PM ET
What is Esports?
An insider’s look at the competitive gaming world — and how your student can get started.

Registration Link

📅 August 20 @ 4:30 PM ET
Esports: More Than a Game
Learn how esports supports social, academic, and leadership growth.

Registration Link

📅 August 21 @ 4:30 PM ET
Play Smart: Esports and Your Student
Discover how the K12 Esports League builds teamwork, discipline, and balance in a structured setting.

Registration Link

📅 August 26 @ 4:00 PM ET
Esports Collegiate & Career Opportunities
Explore scholarships, degrees, and career paths tied to esports and gaming.

Registration Link

📌 Open to parents and students 13+

Join us for an exciting after-school event in the 6–8 National Zone featuring popular Roblox games, teamwork, and friendly competition!

📍 Where: 6–8 National Zone
🕓 When: Tuesday, August 27 @ 4:00 PM ET
⏰ Login by 3:30 PM to get set up

⚠️ Important:
Please do not register if your student attends one of the following schools, as they are not opted into the National Zone:
❌ ALVA, CASC, CAVA, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA

Registration Link

🧒 Students under age 13 must also have a signed parent consent form on file to participate.

👇 Check out the flyer below for full event details:

The National K12 Zones are open — Monday through Friday, 11 AM–7 PM ET — giving students across the country a safe, engaging place to connect, create, and play.

📌 Important for families:
Students age 12 or under will need verified parent consent to enter the National Zone.

👨‍👩‍👧 Need help?
🎥 Watch the quick Parent Consent Walkthrough Video below to guide you through the process.

✅ Most K12-powered schools are opted into the National Zone.
❌ Not opted in: CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
⚠️ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA

🔗 Helpful Links:
• Zone Login
• Consent Site

Encourage your student to explore all the fun, creativity, and friendships waiting in the National Zone!

Last week, Mrs. Spangler wrapped up our summer art series with a wildly fun activity — drawing giraffes using your own hand and arm as a guide!

If your student missed it (or wants to draw along again), you can still enjoy the lesson by watching the recording below.

🖍️ Grab a crayon, marker, or pencil — and any kind of paper (yes, even a cereal box works!) — and follow along for a sweet, silly giraffe masterpiece.

📹 Watch the video below to join in at home!

Every K12-powered school is different when it comes to Zone access:

• 🏫 Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)

• 🌎 Some have opted into the National K12 Zones (consent needed if your student is 12 or under)

• 🔄 Some offer both, and a few may offer neither

Your student’s access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.

✅ Check with your school directly to find out which Zones are available!

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your student curious and engaged? K12 Virtual Field Trips bring the world to your screen with live animal encounters, expert storytellers, and real-world adventures — all completely free!

These trips are designed to spark imagination and supplement learning for students of all ages, whether at home or in the classroom.

🎯 Upcoming Live Field Trips:

🪶 Feathered Friends at Happy Trails Sanctuary
📅 July 30 @ 2:00 PM ET
Meet rescued hens and roosters, learn about farm life, and discover how sanctuaries give animals a second chance.

🏆 Animals, Awards & Ava: A Livestock Adventure
📅 August 4 @ 3:00 PM ET
Follow K12-powered student Ava through the world of livestock shows — from early mornings in the barn to earning blue ribbons.

🦎 Reptiles Up Close (Live from Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary)
📅 August 14 @ 2:00 PM ET
Get an up-close look at snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this scaly, interactive adventure.

🦥 Hanging Out with Sloths (Live from Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica)
📅 August 19 @ 1:00 PM ET
Meet sloths, toucans, owls, and other rescued wildlife as we explore animal care and release efforts in the rainforest.

🐢 Welcome to CMA (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)
📅 August 20 @ 3:30 PM ET
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a working marine hospital — and meet sea turtles in recovery!

🏔️ EVEREST VR + Q&A with Explorer Alex Harz
📅 August 28 @ 2:00 PM ET
Watch a VR film that brings you to the top of the world, then join a live Q&A with the filmmaker and global explorer himself.

💡 Can’t make it live?
No problem! All sessions are recorded and available on demand at the K12 Enrichment Hub – Virtual Field Trips.

📬 Questions? Reach out to: competitions@k12.com

• The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
• Your student can access their school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.