About Us
Learn about IQS's student-centered mission, vision, and values.
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.
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about IQS, charter schools, and the role of authorizers in Minnesota.
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