Indiana’s charter schools will be stronger with leaders who work together. In partnership, we can:
We need a unified front with a compelling story about charters to inform the public and counter critics.
The better the policy environment, the more we can make an impact for kids. By addressing issues such as funding equity, facilities, and transportation, we’ll pave the way for more students to access our schools.
By brainstorming and working together, we’ll develop stronger ideas and position ourselves to be on the cutting edge of education.
By participating in ICIC, members gain access to a professional peer network, exclusive information and events, and representation in statewide advocacy discussions.
We invite members to meet several times per year in person or virtually and are establishing communities of practice so that sector leaders with similar experiences can learn from one another.
We host at least 10 webinars per year on a diverse range of topics, from leveraging public funding to piloting AI in the classroom. We also provide members with up-to-date information and thoughtful analysis about the education and legislative landscape through actionable summaries from State Board of Education meetings and the Indiana General Assembly.
Over the next five years, we aim to grow the charter sector by 25% to serve an additional 20,000 students. We also strive to achieve funding equity with district-run schools, streamline accountability metrics for charters, and reduce unnecessary regulations. By joining, you will help shape these efforts.
For over 20 years, charter schools have been a vital part of Indiana’s public education system, offering families innovative, high-quality options. Yet, misconceptions persist. This document clears up the most common myths, setting the record straight on charter schools’ role, accountability, and impact.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas examined charter school funding relative to district-run schools in 18 cities, including Indianapolis. The 2023 report shows that Indianapolis charter schools receive 42.5% less funding on average than district-run schools.
Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) analyzes outcomes of students in public charter schools relative to their district-run peers. A 2022 analysis in Indianapolis showed that charter school students gain on average 116 of additional days of learning in math and 64 additional days of learning in reading. Read the report.
Charter school executive directors across the state are joining ICIC to be part of a bigger movement and advance the sector together. Hear some of their stories.
ICIC launched in August 2024 to replace the Indiana Charter School Network, with a specific focus on meeting the needs of public charter schools.
Our members include public charter schools that serve students with a broad range of needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities, from Northwest Indiana to Evansville.
ICIC's membership dues are based on the size of the school, and we continue to assess our dues structure to ensure it remains accessible while promoting equitable contributions across members. Our goal is to provide meaningful support and advocacy for Indiana charter schools while maintaining a fair and sustainable model for all members.
Email Kim Reier at kim@incharterschools.org.
There is no minimum time requirement to participate. Member schools can choose to engage in ICIC at the level that makes sense for them based on their capacity, interest, and needs. We offer several webinars per year, opportunities for virtual and in-person gatherings, and advocacy opportunities such as sharing public testimony or writing op-eds. What you do is up to you.