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Employee Development, Growth, and Education (EDGE)

For questions, please email: EDGE@dds.ca.gov

Employee Development, Growth, and Education (EDGE)
EDGE is the Department’s new online learning system where all Department training is stored and shared in one easy to find place, including the new DSP University. The name “EDGE” stands for employee development, growth, and education.  EDGE helps learners take classes, complete assigned courses, and keep track of their trainings. As the system grows, EDGE will continue to serve as a central resource for regional centers, Department staff, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and community members.
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Direct Support Professional University (DSPU)

DSPU is a training program hosted on EDGE. Click here to visit the DSPU page on the DDS website to learn more.

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Notice of Personal Information Collection

Click here for a 2-page PDF outlining how personal information entered into EDGE will be used & protected.

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Link to the EDGE Learning System

This link will go live on May 6, 2026. DSPs will use this link to create their EDGE acct.

EDGE Learning Resources

  • Recording: May 5 DSPU & EDGE Training (01:13:08)
  • EDGE LMS Helpdesk (Includes Instructional Videos)

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