EVP Frequently Asked Questions

The Edina Virtual Pathway is a fully online program connected to and staffed by Edina teachers, but is a separate program than our in-person schools. Enrolling in the program is a full year commitment in most cases.

Yes, according to Minnesota State Statute you need to maintain residence in the state of Minnesota. Extended stays out of the state of Minnesota greater than 21 days could impact enrollment.

Course offerings are determined by enrollment and interest. Any student that enrolls in the Virtual Pathway will have access to the courses required to graduate with an Edina diploma. The specific types of electives and choices available will rely on student enrollment and staff availability.

Our middle level program will have a regular daily schedule that students will be supported in following. This will include a combination of “live” teaching sessions (synchronous) and independent work and study (asynchronous). One of the advantages of the Virtual Pathway is that the time required to be “live” will be determined by the content. Each student will have access to their teacher - much like an in-person student - but how that time is used will look different.

Our high school program is designed to be more independent with fewer whole class sessions to provide flexibility for the learner. Course content and teacher approach will determine the exact schedule, but as a general statement - there will be less daily connection with all teachers and instead targeted sessions based on need and content structure of the course.

The Edina Virtual Pathway curriculum will be based on Minnesota State Standards and be largely designed by Edina teachers.

Students in the Virtual Pathway will have opportunities to join or create student clubs that are unique to an online environment. In addition, they may be eligible to participate in our face-to-face student activities. Read this Athletics and Activities FAQ for additional information.

Students with special needs and requirements will be met on an individual basis to determine the best options for continued learning.

Materials are made available to families on a regular basis which include the needed materials for a variety of activities. From at home DNA analysis to Trajectory labs in physics, our staff have developed take home activities to provide a hands-on experiences for students. There are some traditional in-person experiences that will not be offered in the Virtual Pathway, but instead will be replaced with methods most appropriate for an online setting.

Families requesting enrollment from outside the attendance area of Edina Public Schools should complete the open enrollment process and select Edina Virtual Academy. For those families currently in our district, you will need to complete an intra-district transfer request. All forms are available at https://www.edinaschools.org/enrollment