Real Protection for Real Classrooms — Built for Public Education.
Protect your 1:1 device programs
Coverage that makes sense for educators
Starts at $19.95/year per device
❌ No phones, theft, fire, or water damage
✅ Just real, routine protection for real classrooms
Comprehensive device protection designed specifically for educational environments. Protect your district's technology investment while ensuring continuous learning.
The ProtectSmart Education Partnership Program is a non-insurance, school-friendly protection model designed to help school districts, public school systems, and individual teachers cover the cost of device failures.
Internal component failures, motherboard issues
Natural battery degradation, power issues
Flickering, ghosting, processing failures
Wear from classroom use, malfunction
Normal usage wear and tear
Personal cell devices excluded entirely
Stolen or lost devices not covered
Excluded for budget sustainability
Liquid spills, moisture damage excluded
We don't pretend to cover what's unrealistic. That's why we say proudly: Just real, routine protection for real classrooms and school-issued devices.
Urban, Suburban, Rural
BOCES & Regional Centers
Public or Charter Schools
CTE, Tech-Ed, Labs
1:1 Chromebook Programs
iPad Deployments
Teacher Laptops
Title I Schools
Detailed breakdown of what's covered and excluded in our educational device protection program.
Transparent coverage designed specifically for classroom environments and educational device usage
| Coverage Item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Motherboard, RAM, internal processor failure
|
Yes | Common on older Chromebooks/laptops |
|
Battery & charging issues
|
Yes | Covers natural battery breakdown |
|
Keyboard, trackpad, port wear
|
Yes | High-usage classrooms |
|
Screen malfunction (not cracked)
|
Yes | Flickering, non-impact ghosting |
|
Power failure due to wear
|
Yes | Covered |
|
Cracked screen (impact-based)
|
Only with $25/mo upgrade | Optional |
|
Water, fire, or liquid damage
|
No | Excluded |
|
Lost or stolen devices
|
No | Excluded |
|
Phones or personal cell devices
|
No | Excluded entirely |
Broken devices slow everything down and disrupt classroom activities
School IT departments are under-resourced and overwhelmed with repairs
Student-assigned Chromebooks and teacher laptops get heavy usage
Warranty programs are limited, slow, or expired
Most schools can't afford large-scale replacements
Broken devices create equity issues and learning gaps
Choose the partnership model that best fits your district's needs, budget, and technology goals.
Choose the partnership model that fits your district size and needs
Voluntary Coverage
From $10.83/month ($129.99/year)
Special monthly rates for educators & first responders
School-Issued Devices
From $10.83/month per device
($129.99/year - Chromebooks & basic devices)
Student-Facing Protection
ProtectSmart handles all claims directly
| Plan Tier | Monthly Rate | Annual Cost | Coverage Cap | Device Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EduCore | $10.83/mo | $129.99/year | Up to $899 | Chromebooks, basic tablets |
| EduPlus | $16.58/mo | $199.99/year | Up to $1,299 | Laptops, advanced tablets |
| EduProfessional | $23.25/mo | $279.99/year | Up to $1,699 | Professional laptops, desktops |
| EduElite | $29.08/mo | $349.99/year | Up to $2,499 | High-end devices, admin systems |
| ⚡ Premium Coverage | $36.58/mo | $439.99/year | Up to $3,499 | Premium devices, servers |
Teachers, administrators, and first responders can pay monthly instead of annually. Same total cost, just spread out for easier budgeting.
* Monthly rates shown include no additional fees or interest
Flyers for teacher lounges and registration packets
For parents, teachers, or IT admins
Device status, claims, and usage tracking
No forms or long delays
Webinars + email support templates
For districts with 500+ devices
🎯 Start within 5 business days — no contract required for under $10K
Hear from real educators who trust ProtectSmart to protect their district's technology investments.
Washington County Schools
"We stopped covering cracked screens out of our IT budget. Now teachers handle it directly, and everyone's happier."
Title I High School District
"ProtectSmart was the only program that didn't lie to us about coverage. It works for wear-and-tear, which is what we need most."
Central School Region
"Teachers love that it's clear. No fire, no theft — just coverage that makes sense."
| Reason | Impact |
|---|---|
| Budget protection | Avoids unexpected tech replacement costs |
| Equity & access | Offers support to low-income districts |
| Staff retention | Helps teachers protect gear & morale |
| Tech reliability | Keeps devices functional & students learning |
| Admin relief | Reduces workload on IT & HR teams |
Wasted classroom time due to failing tech
High cost of replacements that aren't under warranty
Angry parents if tech fails and schools can't help
Teacher burnout from unsupported devices
IT teams buried in low-level repair requests
Affordable, non-insurance tech coverage
No risky coverage promises (fire, theft, phones, water — all excluded)
Cracked screen upgrade is opt-in only — protects your budget
Fast claim turnaround (48 hours or less)
Fully customizable for your district or county
Join hundreds of school districts already using ProtectSmart to keep their classrooms running smoothly.
Get started in 5 business days • No long-term contracts • Budget-friendly pricing