FOR FOUNDERS
You have the vision. We have the infrastructure.
Most microschools don't fail because of the learning model. They fail because of everything around it — the compliance, the finance, the isolation, the operational weight that pulls founders away from the work they set out to do. IMC™ was built to solve that.
WHAT IMC PROVIDES
The backbone so you can focus on the work that matters.
IMC™ functions as a backbone organization — a central support system that allows schools designed around learners to remain both deeply personal and deeply sustainable.
You keep your identity. We carry the infrastructure.
Governance & Accountability
Charter governance, compliance alignment, renewal standards, and oversight structures — managed centrally so you can focus on leading your school.
Site Launch & Operations
Structured launch planning, staffing frameworks, onboarding processes, and operational playbooks informed by live practice.
Finance & Operations
Shared budgeting, payroll, HR, audits, enrollment processing, insurance coordination, and state reporting — so you aren't buried in paperwork.
Professional Learning
Ongoing educator development through a badge-based professional learning ecosystem that strengthens coaching skills and builds leadership pipelines across the network.
LOCAL AUTONOMY + NETWORK STRENGTH
You keep what makes your school yours.
IMC™ does not dictate instructional models, school culture, or daily design. Each school remains locally shaped and community-informed. What IMC™ holds firm on are the things that make the whole network trustworthy.
IMC™ PROVIDES & MAINTAINS
The Shared Commitments
Competency-based learning framework
Clear learning outcomes & evidence of mastery
Participation in required professional learning
Shared data, reporting & accountability systems
State assessment & compliance requirements
Alignment to the four promises: Joy, Connection, Growth, Success
YOU RETAIN & DESIGN
Your School’s Identity
Daily schedules and learning rhythms
Project themes and learning experiences
Community partnerships and relationships
Physical space and environment
Cultural traditions and school identity
Instructional materials and curricular approaches
IS THIS WORK FOR YOU?
Founders who thrive here share a few things in common.
This work asks a lot. It also gives a lot. Before you open the playbook, take a moment to reflect — does this sound like you?
“I believe students deserve learning environments designed around them - not the other way around.”
"I'm frustrated with rigid systems and ready to build something different — with real support behind me."
"I want to lead something meaningful in my community — and I want to do it sustainably."
READY TO GO DEEPER?
Everything you need is inside the Founder Playbook.
Learn the IMC™ model in depth, explore whether this is the right fit for you and your community, and complete your application — all in one place. We'd love for you to take a look.