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Innovative Quality Schools

IQS is a leader in authorizing innovative Minnesota charter schools, both in Minneapolis / St. Paul and greater Minnesota. We’ve been authorizing schools since 2010, and today authorize over 35 charter schools.

Mission

To authorize charter schools that are innovative and successful in preparing students to achieve their full potential by providing experience, expertise, and support to our schools.

Vision

To achieve success for all learners by supporting schools engaged in educational innovation.

Our Five Core Values Define Our Commitment to Educational Excellence

Focus on Innovation

Take risks to try creative new things, challenge old processes, and continuously adapt.

Organize for Education Excellence

Commit to achieving our vision, mission and goals through the continual assessment of our work and acting upon results to improve our performance.

Promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Support initiatives that promote educational equity and opportunity, and seek diversity in organizational representatives.

Commitment to Collaboration

Be interdependent, have an open flow of ideas, listen to others, value differences, and challenge our own assumptions.

Ensure Accountability

Utilize fair and rigorous procedures in the authorization and evaluation of schools in our portfolio.

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Guiding Documents

At Innovative Quality Schools (IQS), we are committed to authorizing innovative charter schools that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our Authorizing Plan outlines our strategic approach to supporting schools engaged in educational innovation.

Authorizing Plans & Practices

View documents related to starting a new school, expansions, and renewal.

Practices

Strategic Plan

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FY21-FY26 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

Annual Report

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Annual Report

Annual Report FY 23

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