TPT SCHOOL EXPRESS
Your school's express pass
to the best of TPT
Easily fund teacher purchases across TPT's full catalog and ensure that every dollar goes toward supporting your school's standards.
What is TPT School Express?
It's the simplest way for school administrators to give teachers direct access to high-quality TPT resources.
Admins easily distribute TPT funds and set content standards.
Teachers get TPT resources instantly via school funds.
No back-and-forth approvals. No chasing receipts. No stress.
How it works
1
TPT will help you get set up
With one-on-one support, we'll get your school account ready to go in no time.
2
Allocate funds to teachers
Assign individual amounts to each teacher or activate School Pool to let your teachers draw from a shared fund.
3
Monitor activity from the dashboard
Invite teachers, set purchasing guidelines, view your teachers' purchases, and manage funds all from one place.
FAQ
How is TPT School Express different from School Access?
School Access offers unlimited use of a curated resource library for a flat fee for the duration of a school's subscription. TPT School Express gives admins control over budgets—teachers can purchase any resource from within the full TPT marketplace using funds preloaded by their school.
How is it different from TPT for Schools?
TPT for Schools relied on teachers submitting purchase requests that required admin approval. With TPT School Express, teachers can instantly purchase resources using their allocated funds—no approval flow needed. Note: Custom pricing and license transfers from TPT for Schools are not supported in this version.
How do I distribute school funds to my teachers?
Administrators can choose between two options: to allocate funds for each teacher or to use School Pool.
- With individual allocation, you can distribute specific amounts to each teacher. This is the default setting when you first activate your account.
- With School Pool, every teacher draws from a shared bank of funds to purchase resources on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no individual limits per teacher.
How do I switch to School Pool mode?
To switch to School Pool mode, please: Visit the "People" tab on the TPT School Express homepage by clicking on your profile icon on the top right of the screen and then selecting "TPT School Express".Click "Manage Roster". Then, select "Switch to School Pool" on the bottom left of the "Manage Roster" modal. Confirm the switch by clicking "Yes, switch to School Pool".Note: only Primary Admins can switch the distribution method for their school.
What happens to existing funds when I switch to School Pool?
When you switch to School Pool mode, all unused individual allocations, plus any unallocated funds, will be moved to the School Pool.Once you've switched to School Pool mode, all teachers will be able to purchase resources from the shared bank of funds. We recommend communicating that clearly with teachers and setting expectations to ensure fair and considerate use.
What kinds of controls do admins have?
Admins can set rules around what teachers can purchase—filtering by grade level, subjects, and more. They also manage budgets and teacher permissions from a single dashboard.
Can teachers use their existing TPT accounts?
Yes! They can link their current TPT account or create a new one after receiving an invite from their admin.
Do teachers earn credits for leaving reviews?
Yes—review credits go to the teacher's personal TPT account, regardless of whether the resource was purchased with school or personal funds.
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