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edtech-advisor
Strategic advisory for edtech founders on FERPA/COPPA compliance, K-12 vs higher-ed vs L&D dynamics, district sales, and pricing. Use when scoping an edtech product or navigating procurement, or mentioning edtech, K-12, FERPA, COPPA, or LMS.
Why this skill is useful
Provides strategic frameworks and a compliance checker script tailored for edtech founders navigating FERPA and COPPA regulations.
What it needs
Requires python installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-21. 462 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Edtech Advisor Strategic frameworks for education-technology founders, operators, and product leaders. Disclaimer: Frameworks and orientation only. Not legal advice. Edtech compliance (FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, state laws) requires specialist counsel. Use this skill to organize strategy. --- Keywords edtech, K-12, higher education, higher ed, university, college, FERPA, COPPA, GDPR-K, student data, LMS, SIS, learning management, school district, RFP, district sales, corporate learning, L&D, training, certification --- Quick Start 1. Run student-data compliance checker on a 1-paragraph product description 2. Identify primary market (K-12 / Higher Ed / Corporate L&D / Direct-to-Learner) 3. Read the corresponding section of references/edtechmarketdynamics.md --- Core Workflows Workflow 1: Student Data Compliance Scoping 1. Run: python scripts/studentdatacompliancechecker.py description.txt 2. Cross-reference with references/studentdataprivacy.md 3. Hand findings to counsel — FERPA / COPPA / GDPR-K + state laws 4. Document scope and BAA / Student Data Privacy Agreement (SDPA) inventory Time Estimate: 4-6 weeks for first scope. Workflow 2: Market Selection (K-12 vs HiEd vs Corp) 1. Read references/edtechmarketdynamics.md 2. Score product fit against each market: buyer, contract length, sales cycle, pricing benchmarks, churn dynamics 3. Pick one primary market for first $1M-$5M ARR 4. Build content, sales motion, and pricing aligned to that market Time Estimate: 4-8 weeks. Workflow 3: District Sales Strategy 1. Map district decision-makers: superintendent, assistant superintendent, CTO, curriculum director, principal, teacher 2. Plan procurement path: RFP, sole source, statewide cooperative 3. Plan implementation: PD (professional development), rostering (Clever, ClassLink), SIS integration 4. Validate with reference districts before broader investment Time Estimate: 6-12 months for first major district win. …
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