Founder Application — Indiana Microschool Collaborative

Founder information

Tell us who you are and where you’re hoping to build.

Contact details

First name *

Last name *

Current role *

Current organization *

Proposed microschool

City of proposed microschool *

County of proposed microschool *

Your why

Help us understand the heart behind your idea.

What inspired you to start a microschool? *

Share the story, moment, or experience that led you here.

What problem or need do you see in your community that your school could help solve? *

Tell us what you’re noticing and why it matters.

How does your vision align with IMC’s mission of creating schools that feel designed for each learner? *

We’d love to hear how your vision connects to learner-centered design.

Your community

Tell us who you hope to serve and what support is already taking shape around you.

Who do you hope your microschool will serve? *

Describe the learners, families, or community you have in mind.

How do you know there’s interest or need for this kind of school in your area? *

This could include conversations, community feedback, unmet needs, or local patterns you’re seeing.

What community partners or allies do you already have — or hope to build relationships with? *

Think about people, organizations, churches, businesses, or other local connections.

Readiness check

Give us a sense of where things stand right now.

Do you already have a location or space in mind? If so, tell us about it. *

Do you have potential team members or collaborators identified? If so, tell us about them. *

When would you ideally like to open your microschool? *

What kind of support would you need from IMC to get started? *

What happens after you submit

Our team will review your application and follow up if we need additional information.
You may be invited into the next phase of the founder experience.
If approved, you’ll receive access details for the next section of content.

Submitting this form does not guarantee approval. It helps us understand your vision, readiness, and alignment.

Review your application

Please review your responses before submitting.

Confirm and submit

Please read and confirm before submitting.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee approval or partnership. The information I’ve provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand this application will be reviewed by Indiana Microschool Collaborative staff and kept private and secure.

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Founder information

Your why

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Readiness check

What happens after you submit

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