EDGE - Your School. Your Way.

Enhanced Digital and Guided Education

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Flexible learning schedules for grades K-12

Stay connected with your school

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Promotes independence and partnership with peers

Real-time interaction with Salem-Keizer teachers

What is EDGE?

Enhanced Digital and Guided Education

EDGE is a robust online learning program for students in grades K-12 that is deeply connected to their schools and powered by Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Utilizing a new enhanced learning experience for students and families, EDGE students will be connected to high quality, rigorous and well-rounded learning opportunities, including instructional supports, English language development support and more.

Empower Students and Families

When parents take an active role in education, students prosper—that’s why we empower and collaborate with parents. With the EDGE program, parents can be closely involved in their child’s daily education. They’re able to see real progress every day using our online learning system and working with supportive SKPS teachers to keep their students on track.

Energize Student Engagement

Students are motivated to learn when they see relevance to real world applications. Because EDGE is directly connected to your student’s school, kids that choose to enroll in this program will have the benefit of pacing their own learning while having the flexibility to work, volunteer and care for others, while also having a variety of options for socialization and developing friendships and participating in a variety of clubs, sports and activities at their school.

Is online learning right for my student?

Online learning requires a commitment and effort from families and students. We encourage you to consider the information below before applying. Many families may check boxes in each of the categories below, and that’s okay! If you have any questions about the EDGE program or if it will be the right fit for your child, please email us.

EDGE is a good fit for my child

  • My student is an independent, disciplined learner. 

  • Our family can support my student’s learning at-home.

  • My student is excited about learning at their own pace.

  • My student has access to the Internet.

  • My student is comfortable using computers and reading online.

  • My student can follow a schedule.

  • My student seeks help when needed.

EDGE may be a good fit for my child

  • I feel confident about my student’s chance for success in online learning.
  • Schedule flexibility would be a major benefit for my student.
  • If my student could work at their own pace, they would perform better.
  • With our family support, my student can follow a schedule.

  • My student likes to spend time on a computer.

  • My student has regular access to the Internet.

EDGE may not be the best fit for my child

  • Online learning is a ‘last resort’ for my student.
  • I want something easier or faster than in-person learning for my student.
  • My student does not usually ask for help on their own.
  • My student does not like to spend time on a computer.
  • We are expecting or prefer a lot of online video lectures.
  • My student struggles to follow a schedule and tends to procrastinate.

EDGE Program Pathway Information & Student Success Criteria

EDGE is a remote learning program where all instruction is provided in a virtual environment. Please read through the pathway information and characteristics of a remote learner. Then sign to acknowledge that you understand what will be asked of your child/family and how the EDGE program will provide support.

EDGE Pathway Information

The EDGE Program is pleased to offer our families two pathways to access their child’s education. Please read the information below. You will sign that you acknowledge the expectations for the pathway your child is enrolled.

Connected Pathway

The Connected Pathway resembles more of the traditional school experience but in a virtual school platform. Below are the components and expectations of the connected pathway.

  • Teacher provides the instruction and the EDGE program sets the daily schedule.
  • Daily student attendance is required in all class sessions and monitored by EDGE program staff.
  • Work completion and grades will be monitored regularly by EDGE program staff.
  • Support for students who have been identified as needing special education services, speech, TAG, academic, and language supports are provided in a live session.
  • The Connected Pathway is the recommended pathway for most students.

Independent Pathway

The Independent Pathway provides families and students the opportunity to complete their work at a time that best works for the family’s schedule. Below are the components and expectations of the independent pathway.

  • Teacher provides the instruction through the use of videos and/or assignments posted in Canvas and provides live sessions for students who need additional support.
  • Students or families determine a schedule that best meets their needs in which there is adequate time to complete school work.
  • Daily student attendance is required and monitored by EDGE program staff. Daily attendance is recorded by students or supporting adults communicating DAILY with each teacher. Communication can be through email, phone call, parent square message, Canvas message, attending live support sessions, or other electronic communication.
  • Elementary Independent Families will have a required live individual student/family check-in twice a month.
  • Work completion and grades will be monitored regularly by EDGE program staff.
  • Support for students who have been identified as needing special education services, speech, TAG, academic, and language supports are provided in a live session that is scheduled by the teacher and students are required to attend.
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Characteristics of a Successful Remote Learner

  • Consistently access the internet.

  • Follow a daily schedule or have an adult who can support them.
  • Track their progress on assignment completion or have an adult who can support them.
  • Communicate daily with their teacher(s) or have an adult who can support them.
  • Request help from EDGE staff when needed or have an adult who can support them.
  • Feel comfortable using computers and reading online or have an adult who can support them.
  • Use technology appropriately or have an adult who can monitor technology use.

  • Can self-manage and stay on task independently or have an adult who can support them.

EDGE Office Location

1075 8th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
(in the portable NEXT to Walker Middle School)

EDGE office location