Elementary EDL

  • EXTENDED DAY FOR LEARNING 

    Extended Day for Learning (EDL) offers students fun, engaging activities to strengthen academic and social emotional skills. Instrumental Music, Lego League, and Freedom School Express are available at some schools for select grade levels. Licensed teachers and community partners provide a variety of hands-on STEM, Arts, P.E., Instrumental Music and Math/Literacy experiences to get students excited about learning while making new friends and improving their skills.

    How to register: Contact your student's school.

  • EXTENDED DAY FOR LEARNING PLUS 

    Extended Day for Learning Plus (EDL Plus) is a collaborative program between the Office of Digital and Alternative Education and Community Education. It is funded through COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and will be expanded to additional schools over the next several years. EDL Plus offers after-school learning opportunities that provide hands-on, project-based experiences to engage students in topics they are interested in. 

    The 2022-2023 EDL Plus schools are:

    • Cherokee Heights Elementary
    • Eastern Heights Elementary
    • Hamline Elementary Elementary
    • Highwood Hills Elementary
    • Phalen Lake Hmong Studies
    • Riverview School of Excellence
    • Wellstone Elementary

    EDL Plus schools were selected using student achievement and Extended Day for Learning data. Classes are led by SPPS teachers and community instructors to ensure our students have the best learning experiences.

    Bus transportation is not available at this time.

    How to register: Registration for EDL Plus will be done at the same time as registration for EDL.