A FREE PUBLIC MICROSCHOOL IN INDIANA
School, designed around the learner.
Every student deserves a school that fits who they are — small, personal, and built around real relationships and real mastery. That's what we build across Indiana, one community at a time.
WHY WE EXIST
Every student deserves to go to a school that feels like it was designed just for them.
No two children learn exactly alike — and they shouldn't have to. Some need more flexibility, some more challenge, some simply need to be truly known. We believe school should bend to fit the student, in small communities where every learner is seen and every teacher can do what they came to do: guide real kids toward real growth.
So that's what we're building — across Indiana, one small school at a time.
OUR FOUR PROMISES
What every IMC™ school is built on.
Not aspirations on a wall — the promises every school is designed, supported, and measured by. Here's what they look like in a real school day.
JOY
Learning should be fun, engaging, and motivating. Curiosity and excitement are core outcomes — not add-ons.
CONNECTION
Strong relationships are foundational. Every learner is known, supported, and valued by educators, families, and community.
GROWTH
Progress is measured by learning, not time. Clear outcomes, honest feedback, and room to grow — for students and adults.
SUCCESS
Success is defined broadly and individually — preparing learners for life academically, socially, and personally.
WHAT IS INDIANA MICROSCHOOL COLLABORATIVE™?
Free, public, and not like any school you've seen.
We're a tuition-free public charter school — but not the kind you're used to. We operate small-group microschools in communities across Indiana, where each location serves 20–75 students in a warm, welcoming space led by educators who truly know each child
At IMC™, your child won't fall through the cracks. They'll be seen, supported, and challenged in a school that adapts to their needs — not the other way around.
We don't prescribe one-size-fits-all instruction. Instead, we provide the structure, tools, and support for each microschool to design a flexible, community-rooted learning environment.
OUR MISSION
To create and support innovative, personalized microschools that transform education and expand meaningful school choice across Indiana.
OUR VISION
A future where every Hoosier student attends a school that feels like it was designed just for them — because it was.
OUR APPROACH
How we do school differently
Every part of the IMC™ model is designed around the student - not the schedule.
Small Groups
Our microschools serve 20–75 students. Every child gets personal attention in a calm, focused space where they're genuinely known.
Real-world Experience
From career exploration to high school internships, IMC™ integrates real-world learning so students design plans for life after school.
Multi-age Learning
Students learn in flexible, mixed-age groups — like the real world. It builds confidence, leadership, and collaboration.
Joyful Learning
Learning should feel energizing. Joy shows up in curious questions, real projects, and a school day that feels exciting — not scripted.
Personalized Pacing
Students progress based on mastery — not the calendar. They get the time, support, or acceleration they need to succeed.
Deep Relationships
Every child is known by name, by strength, and by dream. Strong relationships sit at the center of everything we do.
IS THIS FOR MY CHILD?
"We just need something different."
We hear this all the time from parents who feel like something is missing. Some students need more flexibility. Some need more challenge. Some need to be seen for who they are. We built IMC™ for all of them.
At IMC™, students don't just go to school.
They build confidence, discover their interests, and learn how to thrive.
For the quiet child who gets lost in a big class
For the advanced learner who's ready to move faster
For the student who needs extra support, a fresh start, or a more caring place to learn
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO START?
Find your path
Whether you're a family exploring enrollment or an educator with a vision for your community — there's a place for you here.
FOR INDIANA FAMILIES
Explore enrollment for your child
Learn what makes IMC™ different, see if it's the right fit, and take the first step toward enrollment — at your own pace, no pressure.
FOR FOUNDERS
Start a microschool in your community.
Have a vision for education in Indiana? We provide the structure, tools, and support to help educators launch and lead a microschool with confidence.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We're looking for educators, site leaders, and community builders who believe every student deserves a school designed just for them.