Reimbursement
Pay first, then submit our invoice plus proof of payment.
- Out-of-pocket cost
- You pay first
- What you upload
- Our invoice + proof of payment
- Your seat
- Held once paid
Arizona ESA-approved vendor
Use your Arizona ESA to turn interests into something real.
Online programs for middle and high school students who want to turn an interest into work that matters: a project, an internship, or a clear plan for what comes next. Live online, after-school pre-college enrichment.
Ways to pay
How to pay with your Arizona ESA
ClassWallet offers two ways to pay. Pay Vendor is recommended and follows the four steps below. Reimbursement is the pay-first alternative.
Pay Vendor
Recommended- Out-of-pocket cost
- None
- What you upload
- Our invoice
- Your seat
- Held as soon as you register
Four steps with Pay Vendor
- Register. At checkout, choose "Arizona ESA (ClassWallet)" as your payment method. Nothing is charged, and your seat is held.
- Get your invoice. We email an itemized invoice within 1 business day, with your student's name, the program, dates, and the total.
- Submit it in ClassWallet. Choose Pay Vendor, select "d.tech Innovation Program," enter the invoice amount, and upload the invoice.
- Start the program. The Arizona Department of Education usually reviews requests within about two weeks. Your student doesn't have to wait, so they can start while approval is pending.
Explore course options
Design & Make
A hands-on maker course for middle schoolers
Grades 6–8A maker course designed just for middle schoolers where they gather inspiration from the people around them and use prototyping skills to turn their ideas into something tangible.
Innovation Certificate
A mentored passion project, reviewed against a real standard
Grades 8–10Co-designed with Stanford University.
Each student picks a problem they care about and learns to go after it the way innovators and social entrepreneurs do. They interview real people, build a prototype, test it, and improve it, with mentors weighing in at the moments that count. The program ends with a design review, where students present what they built and why it matters.
Internship Accelerator
A remote internship with mentorship, no experience required
Grades 10–12After a short design bootcamp, each student joins a partner organization for a two-month, task-based internship. They tackle a real project, meet with their intern host every week, and have a mentor alongside them from start to finish. It's the kind of experience most students don't get until college. They leave with a professional reference, a polished résumé, and a story they can tell in any interview.
Design Your Future
Less career guessing. More real-world experience.
Grades 11–12Juniors and seniors explore college and career paths that connect to their strengths, values, and interests. They talk with professionals, use AI to explore possibilities, and test ideas through small real-world experiments. They leave with a professional portfolio and a clearer plan for what comes next.
“I genuinely think this is one of the most worthwhile and meaningful classes I’ve ever taken. It didn’t only set me up for college, it set me up for my future career and life.”
Design Your Future student
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Inside the Innovation Program
Build a real project with d.tech teachers.
The experiences and outcomes below describe our high school programs. Design & Make, our middle school course, has its own outcomes.
Students meet with d.tech teachers twice a week for two hours. Teachers coach in the moment, ask the next good question, and give feedback while the work is still taking shape.
Whether students are building a project, contributing to a partner organization, or exploring college and career paths, they connect what they learn to questions and interests that matter to them.
Depending on the high school course, students leave with a finished project, real internship experience, or a professional portfolio and a clearer next step. They gain concrete examples of what they can do and a story they can share in applications and interviews.
Design Tech High School is a public high school on Oracle's campus in Redwood City, California, and its teachers bring that classroom practice online.
What students say
Students describe what changed for them.
I now feel more comfortable giving out an idea and understanding that it's okay if it doesn't work.Read full quoteShow less
“Before the innovation program, I was very hesitant of others shutting down my ideas. I now feel more comfortable giving out an idea and understanding that it's okay if it doesn't work. That's something I know will benefit me for the rest of my life.”
Now, I feel confident in reaching out to people, taking on projects, and trying new things.Read full quoteShow less
“Now, I feel confident in reaching out to people, taking on projects, and trying new things.”
The innovation program really helped me refine my problem-solving skills.Read full quoteShow less
“The innovation program really helped me refine my problem-solving skills. I went from having a raw understanding of design thinking to a more organized, consistent approach, which I now use in my school projects and personal life.”
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Last updated October 2026
Still have questions?
idp@dtechhs.org
(650) 231-2701
Is d.tech an approved Arizona ESA vendor?
Yes. The Innovation Certificate can be paid for with an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account, and our vendor name in ClassWallet is "d.tech Innovation Program." Register to hold your student's seat, choose "Arizona ESA" at checkout, and we'll email you an invoice to upload in ClassWallet through Pay Vendor. Your student can start while approval is pending. Using your ESA for another d.tech program? Email idp@dtechhs.org.
What does the ESA cover?
The full Innovation Certificate tuition of $1,850. We don't add any fees.
Do I need pre-approval?
Most families don't, because we're a registered vendor. If ADE asks for more detail, share the course description on your invoice.
How long does approval take?
ADE usually reviews requests within about two weeks. Payment to us follows after approval.
Can my student start before the ESA payment is approved?
Yes. Your seat is held from the moment you register, and your student can start while approval is pending.
What if my ESA balance doesn't cover the full amount?
Email us at idp@dtechhs.org before you register, and we'll work out the remainder with you.
What is the refund policy?
Cancel at least 48 hours before the first session for a full refund. Refunds for ESA payments go back to your ClassWallet account.
refund policyIs the program live?
Yes. Every session is live with a d.tech teacher, twice a week for two hours. Nothing is recorded or self-paced.
We homeschool. Is this a fit?
Yes. Many Arizona ESA families homeschool or attend private schools or microschools. Sessions are after school and online, so they fit around any schedule.