Certifications & Pledges
At Avela, we take security, privacy, and interoperability seriously. The following certifications and pledges reflect our commitment to safeguarding student data, promoting equity, and supporting open standards in education technology.
SOC 2 Type II
Avela has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II audit, which independently verifies that our systems meet rigorous standards for data security, availability, and processing integrity. This certification demonstrates our commitment to protecting sensitive information and maintaining robust internal controls.
COPPA Compliant
For products that serve children under the age of 13, Avela complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This ensures we collect and handle personal information from young users in a safe, transparent, and parent-consented manner.
Project Unicorn Signatory
Avela is a proud signatory of Project Unicorn, a national initiative to improve data interoperability in education. By supporting this pledge, we advocate for open standards that allow systems to communicate effectively and equitably.
TrustEd Apps Pledge
We have joined the EdTech Vendor Pledge to help school districts, higher education institutions, departments of education, and suppliers ensure that we are truly working together to develop, promote, implement, and evolve open standards in edtech.
Digital Promise Partner
As a recognized Digital Promise partner, Avela supports innovations that advance equitable access to learning and technology. This recognition aligns with our mission to make enrollment systems more fair, transparent, and effective for all families.