School districts & OER

Printing for School Districts and Open Educational Resources

Print only what you teach, when you need it.

We turn your customized open educational resources into professionally printed, print-on-demand workbooks, and we print the handbooks, forms, and materials your schools use every day.

Why schools work with us

We know what classroom materials need

We've printed K-8 science curriculum for over 30 years. We know that educational materials need to be accurate, consistent from piece to piece, durable enough for daily classroom use, and delivered on a school calendar.

A comb-bound environmental science workbook, a pencil beside it

School printing we do every day

  • Student and staff handbooks
  • Newsletters, forms, permission slips, and enrollment packets
  • Certificates, awards, and event programs
  • Posters, banners, and wayfinding signs
  • Report cards and progress reports, including carbonless forms
  • Safety manuals, training manuals, and emergency flip charts and booklets
  • Workbooks, teacher guides, and classroom materials
  • Serial numbering and variable data for tracking and personalization

Emergency flip charts and booklets

We format your emergency operations plan into comb-bound classroom flip charts and saddle-stitched go-bag booklets. Order either one or both.

See how it works
OER printing

How it works

Open educational resources let your teachers customize curriculum. We make that practical to print.

  1. Share your materials.Send the OER content your curriculum team has selected and modified.
  2. We format them.We turn your content into print-ready workbooks with consistent layout, a table of contents, and your district's identification.
  3. Approve a sample.Review a finished sample and request changes before we print.
  4. Print on demand.Order by classroom, grade, or building, whenever you need copies.
  5. We deliver.Local delivery in Battle Creek and surrounding areas. Shipping available on request.
Printed OER math workbooks

What districts like about it

  • Match your scope and sequence.Print only the lessons you teach.
  • Less waste.No unused chapters, no workbooks sitting in storage.
  • Flexible.Order more when enrollment changes or a new student arrives mid-year.
  • Easy updates.We keep your formatted files on hand, so reordering and revising are quick.
  • Local.Talk to the people printing your materials and pick up or have them delivered.

Common questions

What file formats do you accept?
PDF, Word, Google Docs, and most common formats. If your materials need formatting help, we can do that.
Do you help with formatting and layout?
Yes. We have extensive experience formatting educational materials and can make your OER content print-ready.
Can we print in color?
Yes. We offer color and black and white printing, and we'll help you weigh options against your budget.
What binding options are there?
Saddle stitch for shorter workbooks, comb binding for thicker materials, and 3-ring binders for teacher guides and materials that need to be updated or reorganized. We'll recommend the best fit for your page count and use.
How long does it take?
Many small or rush jobs can be turned around same or next day, and standard turnaround is 3-5 days. Larger or bound projects, like workbooks, take more time. Tell us your deadline and we'll give you a realistic date.
Can we reorder during the school year?
Yes. Order what you need, when you need it.
Can you store our formatted files?
Yes. We keep your files on hand so reordering is quick.
How do you handle licensing?
OER materials are openly licensed so they can be modified and reproduced. You're responsible for confirming the license on your content, and we handle the printing.
How do we pay?
Payment by cash or check is due at time of service. Invoicing is available for organizations and businesses.

Ready to explore OER printing for your district?

We'll look at your materials, talk through formatting and timelines, and give you a detailed quote. No obligation.