A Curriculum Designed Around Your Child, Not the Other Way Around.
With a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio, two counselors, and specialists in Learning, Reading, and Transitions — Edison offers the depth of support students with learning differences actually need to succeed academically and beyond.
How We Teach
Edison is built on the understanding that no two students learn the same way — and that a school designed for the average student will fail students who are anything but average. Our approach is customized, not cookie-cutter.
Classes average nine students. Teachers become familiar with each student’s learning style, not just their IEP. Students develop organizational skills, self-advocacy, and confidence alongside their academic coursework.
We also run a shorter school day than most mainstream high schools and start classes later in the morning — because the research on adolescent sleep patterns is clear, and we take it seriously. Our curriculum follows Oregon state graduation requirements—an Edison diploma can take you anywhere.
A few specific ways our approach is different: we offer extended time on tests and quizzes as a standard accommodation, not an exception. We offer American Sign Language in place of a spoken or written foreign language. We build in regular communication with parents — weekly online reports, accessible grade data, and an email turnaround policy of within 24 hours.
Who’s in Your Child’s Corner
Edison has more than 22 teachers & tutors. Two counselors. A Learning Specialist, an Orton-Gillingham Fellow, and a Transitions Specialist. All working together, all focused on the same small group of 135 students.
Our counselors support students academically, socially, and emotionally. They’re part of the fabric of the school, not a separate department students have to seek out. Our specialists work directly with students on specific challenges — reading fluency, executive functioning, post-high-school planning — and coordinate with classroom teachers to make sure support is consistent across the day.
Frequent communication is central to how we operate. We post weekly online reports for parents. We hold regular parent meetings. And when something comes up, we respond.
Technology as a Tool, Not an Afterthought
Every Edison student receives a 1:1 iPad with assistive software built in. This isn’t supplemental — it’s part of how students access their curriculum. Tools include digital textbooks, audiobooks, organizational apps, calendars, and executive functioning software.
The goal isn’t to make accommodations invisible. It’s to make them normal — part of every student’s school day, not something they have to ask for.
Dyslexia Intervention with Structured Literacy Specialists
At Edison, eligible students receive individual or small-group instruction from certified tutors during the school day.
This targeted support helps students make meaningful gains in reading while building confidence and strengthening the skills they need to succeed. Because instruction is integrated into the school day, students receive the support they need without the stigma of being pulled from class or attending tutoring after school.
Preparing Students for What Comes After Edison
High school is four years. What happens next is the rest of their life. Edison’s Transitions Program is built into the curriculum for upperclassmen — working directly with our Transitions Specialist on post-high-school planning, career awareness, and practical life skills.
More than half of our graduates go on to four-year colleges. Over 40% attend two-year programs or enter the workforce. The Transitions Program is how we make sure every student leaves Edison with a plan — not just a diploma.
Questions About the Program
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What does a typical school day look like at Edison?
Edison runs a shorter school day than most high schools and starts later in the morning. Classes are small — averaging nine students — and the schedule is structured to give students clarity and predictability. Beyond academics, students have access to counselors and specialists throughout the day, and can participate in academic and co-curricular programs through Jesuit High School next door.
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How does the Transitions Program work?
The Transitions Program is part of the Edison curriculum for upperclassmen. Working with our Transitions Specialist and participating in a year-long Senior Seminar course, students explore post-high-school options, practice career awareness skills, and build a plan for what comes after graduation — whether that’s a four-year university, a two-year program, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
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What technology support is available to students?
Every student receives a 1:1 iPad with a full suite of assistive software — digital textbooks, audiobooks, organizational tools, and executive functioning apps. Technology is integrated into every class, not treated as a special accommodation.
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How does Edison support students with executive functioning challenges specifically?
Executive functioning support is woven into our entire approach — not siloed into one program. Clear routines, explicit organizational instruction, regular check-ins from teachers and counselors, and assistive technology all address executive functioning in a coordinated way. Students who need additional one-on-one support work directly with our Learning Specialist.
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What counseling and social-emotional support is available?
Edison has two counselors for approximately 134 students — a ratio that allows for meaningful, ongoing relationships, not just crisis intervention. Counselors support students academically, socially, and emotionally, and coordinate with teachers and specialists to make sure the whole student is being seen.
