Ten Fundamentals

The EdisonLearning mission of delivering a world-class education for every child rests in the adoption and implementation of Ten Fundamentals in every Partner School.

1. Individualized attention for every student

The EdisonLearning Partner School structure creates an environment that is more like a small school than a large one.  These elements offer our schools coherence, collaboration, a strong community culture, and ultimately, allows for more individualized attention for your child and greater customization of their learning experience.

2. A better use of time

EdisonLearning Partner Schools provide:

• More time for the basics
• More time for small group and individualized instruction
• More time for special subjects
• More time to develop teachers through EdisonLearning’s extensive Professional Development program

3. Rich and challenging core classes and special classes

• Curriculum choices that are research-based and meet or exceed all state standards in over twenty content areas.
• EdisonLearning Eight Core Values - wisdom, justice, courage, compassion, hope, respect, responsibility and integrity - provide basis for character and ethics program and student management system.
• EdisonLearning Benchmarks which drive achievement results and an achievement-driven culture

4. Teaching methods that motivate

• Serious research-based programs, with a near two-decade-long track record
• Multiple methodologies, from a back-to-the basics to progressive approach, to reach all students
• Differentiation, including special education programs of responsible inclusion, as well as a programs for English Language Learners

5. Assessments that provides monthly feedback on progress

• EdisonLearning Benchmarks, monthly feedback on progress toward end-of-year standards
• Student Learning Contracts, a standards based report card and a commitment by the school, the family, and the student to succeed
• Four and Five Star School awards for top achievers

6. On going professional development for teachers and principals

• Career Ladder for Teachers
• Expanded Authority for PrincipalsNational Conferences
• National Training Opportunities
• Teaching Center for Excellence and the Leadership Center for Excellence

7. Technology for an information age

• Instructional software and provision of requisite hardware
• Quality supervision and evaluation tools; student information system
• Access to the EdisonLearning intranet, a hub of tools and resources
• Distance learning strategy technologies

8. A Partnership with parents

• PTO’s and PTA’s
• Family and Student Support Teams
• SLC conferences every quarter through high school with goals set by parents, students and teachers
• Support for after-school and Saturday-school programs
• Support for fine arts programs (Art, Music, Foreign Language, Physical Education and more)

9. A schools tailored to your community

• Student support managers
• Community partnerships
• Program customization

10. The benefits of system and scale

• Research and development support innovative services
• Comprehensive professional support systems
• Site services, operational support and more