Certified Microschools for Deeper Learning

Launch District-Operated Microschools to Grow Enrollment and Earn National Recognition

A Powerful New Strategy to Keep Families in Public Schools

Certified Microschools for Deeper Learning™ help districts retain and recruit families by offering a small boutique “private” school experience within existing public schools. This district-operated choice option utilizes unused classroom space and 100% of per-pupil funding flows to the district.

Instructional Empowerment, a research-based organization grounded in more than 25 years of practice, provides a licensed microschool model with staffing and step-by-step guidance for rapid implementation.

Certified Microschools for Deeper Learning are powered by Instructional Empowerment’s research-proven instructional model producing a student-led, high rigor, deeper learning environment.

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A Microschool Model Designed for Public Systems

Located in Unused Classrooms: We help you select sites with empty space and recruitable students.

Cost Neutral: Designed to become revenue positive in the first year.

Runs as a Program Within the School: Microschool students remain part of the host school—no separate school code needed.

Maximizes Excess Capacity: Classrooms can be organized by grade bands rather than by grade level.

Integrates School Services: Microschool students access extracurriculars, specials, and other services.

Maintains Principal Oversight: Microschool and host school share the same principal.

Leverages District Teachers: District teachers can apply and receive training and support in the microschool model.

Aligns to District Curriculum: Uses district-adopted curricular resources.

Option of Raising Private Foundation Funds: We help with strategy to identify foundation funding to cover start-up costs.

Comprehensive Services to Launch a Successful Public Microschool

Our licensed model subscription has an all-inclusive pricing structure. We provide an extensive list of services and unlimited virtual coaching. We help districts operate microschools with the level of service and attention families expect from a small boutique “private” school experience—within public schools and without adding burden on your district or school staff.

Provided in the Licensed Model:

Boutique Tier 1 Instruction Provided by an Instructional Empowerment Expert Coach

Marketing & Recruitment Services Provided and Staffed by Instructional Empowerment

Boutique Customer Service Provided and Staffed by Instructional Empowerment

Certification Provided by Instructional Empowerment

Boutique Tier 1 Instruction

Teachers are trained to deliver boutique Tier 1 instruction using the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning®—a research-validated approach that raises academic achievement while creating a highly personalized, student-led learning experience.

The model develops essential student skills for success in school and beyond: Academic Excellence & Future Readiness, Leadership & Collaboration, and Character & Well-Being.

Teachers receive support from a dedicated, on-site Instructional Empowerment coach who provides training, credentialing, and embedded coaching through deeper learning lesson cycles—planning, instruction, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Included support:

On-site professional development sessions
On-site expert instructional coaching
Unlimited virtual coaching
On-site credentialing in the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning
On-site and virtual planning and Professional Learning Community (PLC) support
Classroom toolkit with high-quality, ready-to-implement student and teacher resources
Online courses, guidebooks, and other resources including a task bank
Access to an online community with expert moderated discussions
State standard tracking and student analytics tool

Marketing & Recruitment Services

Expert marketing and recruitment support ensures a cohesive strategy to fill all empty classrooms. We market the boutique, high-touch environment parents and guardians are searching for your community, recruiting families back into the district.

Included support:

Expert marketing and recruitment team staffed by Instructional Empowerment
Professionally-designed marketing campaigns, events, and community outreach strategies
Resources to boost storytelling across social media and traditional marketing platforms
State-of-the-art recruitment management system to track prospective families
Highly personalized guidance that moves prospective families seamlessly through the recruitment and district admissions processes

Boutique Customer Experience

We help you create thoughtful, positive experiences that make current and prospective parents and guardians feel known, welcomed, heard, and valued. This boutique customer experience drives recruitment and enrollment growth.

Included support:

A dedicated, on-site customer experience specialist staffed by Instructional Empowerment
Specialist ensures a responsive, personalized outreach to create a boutique experience for current and prospective parents and guardians
Specialist coordinates tours and information sessions

Certification

Schools meeting the criteria for certified demonstration classrooms and sustainable systems will be nationally recognized as a Certified Microschool for Deeper Learning.

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Why Do Districts Choose Certified Microschools for Deeper Learning?

Expands Your Choice Portfolio	Attracts Private and Homeschooling Families	Utilizes Existing School Space and Resources
Introduces an instructional model not offered in existing programs. Develops future-ready, deeper learning skills not emphasized in traditional settings.	Appeals to families seeking smaller, more personalized learning environments. Offers a certified, high-quality public option that wins families from private, charter, and homeschool.	Hosted in underenrolled schools. Staffed by existing district teachers and principals. Start with a few classrooms and expand over time.
Generates Revenue as Enrollment Grows	Research-Validated Model	Innovative, Forward-Thinking Solution
From cost-neutral to revenue-positive in one year. 100% of per-pupil funding remains with the district.	Uses peer-reviewed, evidence-based metrics to measure deeper learning outcomes Academic impact verified through Instructional Empowerment’s Applied Research Center	Become nationally-recognized for innovative public education. Turnkey, licensed model creates a rapid and credible launch.