Distance Learning

Students engaging in distance learning have access to appropriate educational materials and receive daily interaction with their licensed teacher(s).

Teachers will be accessible via phone and online (email, Schoology App or Seesaw App ) from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) on Distance Learning Days to assist students and parents. Distance learning starts in Eden Prairie on April 7.  Parents can also request a teacher call them on the phone during this time.

Lessons will be posted by 9:30 a.m. on each Distance Learning Day. Individual teachers will communicate with each family how the lessons will be delivered (Schoology, Seesaw, etc.)  If you would like your child’s assignment posted earlier, please contact your child’s teacher.

The deadline for work completion will be determined and explicitly communicated by the teacher through Schoology or See Saw.

Yes-Teachers will use student responses to record attendance in Campus at 3:30 p.m. on a Distance Learning Day. Students who choose not to participate in the day are reported absent. According to MN statutes 120A.22, subdivision 12, student absences will be marked excused or unexcused at the building level upon receipt of communication from home. Parents should continue to call the school attendance line, 952-975-7601, should their child be ill or unable to join the Distant Learning plan for the day.  

Yes. Parents should continue to call the school attendance line at 952-975-7601.

We know that routine is important, whether at home or at school. Creating structure at home is one of the best things you can do to support your children in their learning during this time. Teachers will be providing guidance around schedules and expectations tailored to grade level and courses. We have also provided resources on supporting distance learning at home to support your family with this process.

Yes. The Special Area Teachers will share the plan for embedding Specials into the child’s Distance Learning Day. The Specialists will continue their 4 day rotation as they have typically followed. April 7 will start with a Day 1 on our Specials Schedule.

There is not a required amount of class time expected for students.  Teachers will communicate lesson expectations on a daily basis and the amount of time needed may vary from day to day.  Please contact your child’s teacher if the amount of work being assigned is taking too much time, too difficult, etc.

As a general rule, we do not want students working ahead.  However, contact your child’s teacher if you have circumstances where it will be beneficial for your child to work ahead.  

If your student needs help with a distance learning assignment help is here. Starting Wednesday, April 29 parents can call the Assignment Assistance Line at 952-975-7140 or 952-975-7144, and for Spanish call 952-975-7146. Your request will be immediately sent to an Assignment Assistant who will call the student. The session may progress to a video meeting if necessary. Assistance hours are Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

assignment assistance

Teachers will use the first day of Distance Learning, Tuesday, April 7, as a time to set clear expectations with students via Schoology or See Saw.  
 

Students can expect to hear from teachers between the hours of 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.  Students can contact teachers outside of those hours, but should expect responses between 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Please contact your child’s teacher if you need to have a conversation with them outside of this timeframe. 

If a staff member is absent for any reason, the absence will be communicated to students in Schoology or See Saw along with assignments for students to complete.

• An assignment will still be posted for students (similar to sub plans).
• In the event of a long term illness of the teacher, the school will make arrangements to have an alternative teacher provide the Distance Learning lessons for students.

Special Education case managers will check in with students on their caseload by 11:00 a.m. to discuss the work that needs to be completed at home. On a regular basis, Special Education Teachers, ESL teachers, and Title I /Reading Specialists will work with classroom teachers to modify lessons to support student learning needs.

• Program specialists will work collaboratively with general education teachers to modify/accommodate assignments and to support student learning.
• IEP meetings for students who have IEPs will be done virtually.  
• Translator services are available for families in need.
• Spanish: Heriberto Vargas at 952-975-7068 or hvargas@edenpr.org
• Somali: Ahmed Noor at 952-975-7069 or anoor@edenpr.org

If parents/students need help with translation, please contact:

• Spanish: Heriberto Vargas at 952-975-7068 or hvargas@edenpr.org
• Somali: Ahmed Noor at 952-975-7069 or anoor@edenpr.org

Social Workers are available Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Students/parents should initially contact Mrs. Puchner via email at jpuchner@edenpr.org.  Follow-up meetings will be determined together. 

Please submit your request to the Technology Department through the parent helpline at helpline@edenpr.org or call 952-975-7094.

This I Need¦ form from the Eden Prairie District COVID-19 website allows students and families to indicate supports needed.  Once submitted, a school district employee will contact you directly for further details.

Your child’s iPad will be a very important learning tool for Distance Learning.  Please support your child in having the iPad charged and ready each morning by 9:30 a.m.

Each teacher will be communicating with families about how to access the tools they are using for their child’s Distance Learning plan.  

We are committed to supporting families during this time of Distance Learning.  Please visit our iLearn webpage for helpful information.