District Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Edison district partnership?
Edison contracts with local school districts to assume educational and operational responsibility for individual schools. To find out more about Edison School’s District Partnerships, click here.
Where are Edison district partnership schools located?
Edison partners with schools in states across the country. For a listing of Edison schools click here.
Do Edison district partnership schools charge tuition?
No. Edison schools are public schools, open to all students at no cost and funded with tax dollars.
Do Edison partnership schools have a uniform policy?
No, Edison does not have an official uniform policy. Each Edison school, however, may establish a dress code or uniform policy according to the concensus of the school community.
How do I enroll my child in an Edison district partnerships school?
Contact the school or the start-up office for the particular school in which you are interested in enrolling your child. For a list of schools and contact information, click here.
How are Edison district partnership schools organized?
Edison schools are organized in small, flexible schools within a school, called Academies, which help ensure that every student is well known and closely guided. Each academy is led by a team of teachers who stay with the same group of students for the duration of their stay in the Academy, facilitating strong, supportive relationships between teachers and students. For more information on our school organization model, click here.
How are Edison district partnership schools performing?
Student achievement in Edison schools has been heading steadily upward. Click here to find out about achievement and results at Edison district partnerships.
How do Edison district partnership schools serve students with special needs?
The special education team at Edison Schools ensures that the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) of all special-needs children are followed. Most special-needs students attending Edison charter schools are served through a flexible model known as responsible inclusion. Under this model, special education students are full participants in regular classrooms, with additional in-class support from certified special education teachers and related service staff (e.g., speech/language therapist, etc.) as needed.
Are teachers in Edison district partnership schools certified?
All Edison teachers are thoroughly screened and interviewed, and the majority of Edison teachers meet or exceed the certification requirements of the state in which they are teaching.
What is the process for starting an Edison partnership school in my community?
To contact an Edison representative, please email us at information@edisonschools.com.