Quick answer
OpenAI announced three education plugins for ChatGPT Work and Codex: one for college students, one for K-12 educators, and one for college educators. A plugin packages approved apps, role-specific skills, instructions, and common workflows so users can work from selected course materials and context without rebuilding every prompt.
They are available through ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Teachers district deployments, not as an automatic entitlement for every personal ChatGPT account.
Which plugin fits which role?
| Plugin | Current documented focus | Keep under human control |
|---|---|---|
| College Student | Guided tutoring, concept practice, study guides, quizzes, flashcards, and interactive explanations from chosen sources | Learning goals, source accuracy, course rules, and submitted work |
| K-12 Educator | Differentiated resources, interactive visuals, learning insights, and standards-aware planning with Learning Commons | Pedagogy, grading, student-data handling, and agent actions |
| College Educator | Syllabi, course design, websites, multimedia assessments, LMS packaging, and academic planning | Course policy, accessibility, assessment validity, and publication |
Use the college student workflow, K-12 guide, or college educator course-design guide for the role-specific sequence.
Safe starting workflow
- Confirm that the institution or district has enabled the appropriate plugin.
- Select only approved documents, course materials, calendars, and apps.
- State the learning or teaching goal and the evidence the output must preserve.
- Review every generated quiz, explanation, resource, or assessment against the source.
- Keep grading, submission, publication, and consequential actions with the authorized person.
- Record corrections so the next workflow starts from reviewed material.
For account and data boundaries, use the availability and privacy guide. For workspace selection, compare ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Teachers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the plugins?
Role-specific packages of apps, skills, instructions, and common workflows for students and educators using ChatGPT Work and Codex.
Where are they available?
Through ChatGPT Edu and ChatGPT for Teachers district deployments, according to OpenAI’s August 4 announcement.
Do they replace teacher or student judgment?
No. Sources, course rules, grading, permissions, and final decisions still require the appropriate human and institution.
Official source
Source check: August 6, 2026. Verify current deployment availability, enabled apps, permissions, and institution policy before use.