At IEM schools we love our Education Specialists (ES). They are passionate, caring, credentialed, independent study experts, working with parents and students to design unique educational opportunities. Call it your own one-on-one individualized support system. Go ahead…put your ES on speed dial.

At IEM schools we love our Education Specialists and we recently learned how much you do too! We asked for reasons why our parents thought their ES was the best and the responses back were phenomenal. Here are a few examples:

• “She brought so much positive energy to our first homeschooling year! She was a constant support in ensuring our overall learning experience was inspiring and productive. Always available to answer any questions we had!”.
• “He is always willing to help in what we need and he is always ready to provide our materials. He also always find a way to accommodate our schedule. We’ve only known him one year and it’s been a true blessing and a great year.”
• “She is organized, passionate, willing to help, on time”.
• “He has been a huge support, always thinks of his students and what they need, and communicates extremely well about all the information we need as parent teachers. He has made our experience with Ocean Grove so wonderful.”
• “She has a heart for learning and she is always positive with her support and goes above and beyond. Her joy resonates through all she does and lifts us up when things get tough. We all look forward to meeting with her.”

Year-long support

Go ahead…put your ES on speed dial.  S/he is ready to help you and your child from that hectic first day of school until the exciting rush of the last. They are ready and able to make sure your child starts off on the best foot, then guiding and supporting them to make sure they stay on track and achieve their academic goals.

Credentialed

Go ahead…put your ES on speed dial, s/he knows the curriculum and how to apply it.  Every ES at all three IEM Charter Schools is a California credentialed teacher.  In addition to his/her education s/he can use the results from your students’ Kidzmet learning assessment combined with our Curriculum Wizard to ensure your student receives curriculum that teaches them the way they learn. Individualized Learning at its best!

Independent study experts

Go ahead…put your ES on speed dial, s/he is continuously trained by IEM through our professional development options and activities, advisors, and our hiring coordinator. The best learning comes from the day to day learning experiences through serving students and families.

One-on-One

Call it your own one-on-one individualized support system. Go ahead…put your ES on speed dial, s/he is there for you! Your ES is there to support you and your student every step of the way.

Ever wonder how one size could fit all? So do we. At IEM schools we know everyone is unique; what is learned, how it is learned, and when and where it is learned is up to you. We want your child to walk to their own beat. When your student walks to their own beat we recognize it and walk right alongside them, helping them to achieve their individual educational goals. Is your student at grade level? Above grade level? Below grade level? No matter where your student is, we can meet them there through individualized learning and move them forward. IEM schools keep pace with your child’s beat by providing curriculum that is tailored to your student. Provided resources such as i-Ready and Kidzmet assessments allow parents and teacher valuable insight into your whole child.

i-Ready:

i-Ready is an adaptive diagnostic assessment of reading and mathematics for grades 1st through 11th. It provides beginning and mid-year progress data for students which pinpoints student’s needs down to sub-skill levels, giving valuable insight into your student’s strengths and areas of need.

Kidzmet:

Kidzmet, on the other hand, is an online assessment for 2nd through 8th grade students, which considers Jungian personality type (the basis of Myers-Briggs), multiple intelligences and cognitive style preferences to provide parents and teachers with a well-rounded view of your child as a person. Using both i-Ready and Kidzmet in conjunction with our ILP (Individualized Learning Program) Wizard, which offers curriculum recommendations based on a student’s individual learning style, IEM schools can ensure your student has curriculum that will match their personality and learning style as well as learning level.

Above grade level:

Is your child’s beat a little faster? Great! We want to support them in walking to that beat! Students who work above grade level can take advantage of approved vendors who provide courses for advanced and gifted students. These vendors include Johns Hopkins University Center for Gifted and Talented Youth, and Redbird Learning. High school students also have the opportunity to complete dual enrollment courses through approved vendor Brighton College or their local community college. In addition to providing advanced coursework, the student earns college credit while completing high school courses.

Intervention:

Is your child’s beat a little slower? Your student can still walk to their beat. IEM schools provide the support needed to help your child move forward and even catch up. Our Intervention program offers a diversity of supplemental curriculum and tutoring services to help students performing below grade level.

Vendors Options:

Does you child have passions not typically addressed in school? With an IEM school, they can keep that beat going strong as well. IEM schools offer students the opportunity to explore their passions. Over 2,000 approved vendors offer classes for everything from horsemanship and wilderness survival skills to drone flying or computer engineering. Electives and having the time to enjoy them are some of the joys of the homeschool community.

IEM Schools:

“My five children have taught me more than all my teachers and professors about how a one size fits all mentality of teaching students will never work” – Randy Gaschler, President and CEO of IEM.

One size does NOT fit all. You know this. We know this. We are prepared to get in step with your child and help foster in them an excitement for learning their way. Students working at their own pace within their own individual academic needs? About time, right?

IEM Schools take pride in offering students maximum choice in all areas of their education. Flexible courses, unlimited curriculum possibilities, and over 2,000 vendor options are just a few of the many opportunities which offer maximum choice to our students. If you don’t believe us, take a look for yourself!

• Flexible Courses for all students
• 1500+ high school courses for college and career preparation including A-G and AP courses
• ESi (Education Specialist Instruction)
• Project Lead the Way via our Mobile Science Lab
• Science and Art in the Park via our Mobile Science Lab
• Textbook-based Learning
• In-person Vendor Classes
• Online Vendor Classes
• Writing Initiative (Writing curriculum and classes)
• Intervention Program
• English Learner Options
• Online Managed Licenses (OMLs) for subscription based online curriculum
• FREE School Provided Online Curriculum including:
  • BrainPop
  • Discovery Education
  • iReady Personalized Curriculum
  • Enchanted Learning
  • Lynda.com

For more information on any of the above courses, programs, or options, please visit the appropriate school website or contact your ES.

With over 2000 vendors, our students have the maximum choice in all subjects including art, athletics, science, and even engineering. Take a moment to search through our Vendor List by clicking your county of residence:

• Butte, Colusa, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba
• San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside
• Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and San Mateo

Don’t see your favorite vendor on the list? No problem.  IEM welcomes the opportunity to add new vendors.  Vendors can apply by simply completing the vendor application on the applicable school website. Upon approval, the vendor will be added to our ever-growing approved vendor list. At that point you will be able to use allotted Instructional Funds to purchase services and products that will enhance and deepen your child’s unique education experience.

OH MY! Can you imagine an education that allows your student to explore their passion areas such as art, athletics, science, or even engineering? Can you imagine how much more excited your child will be about school while learning through personalized education? We can, and that’s why here at IEM schools we want every student to be who they are! The best way we know to do so it is by providing maximum choice.

 

Founded on Parent Choice is who we are, not just what we do.  IEM Schools believe in putting the education of the students in the hands of those who know our students best – you the parent. We are here to help direct, measure progress, provide guidance, and assist in decision making with the goal of building a lifelong connection to your child’s schooling.  We want you to trust yourself, because we do! Parental Choice is one of our #7Reasons to choose an IEM School.

We trust your parent choices; trust yourself. We believe that by combining the concepts of parent decision making and individualized learning plans, we can help the student truly “experience learning”. We can do this by allowing parents and teachers the freedom to make responsible and effective decisions when implementing educational plans by providing them with multiple tools, resources, and programs to succeed.

We trust you enough to come alongside you; trust yourself. Our Guidance and Curriculum Departments and Education Specialists team up to provide you with free tools to help guide you. Kidzmet learning style assessments empower you with the knowledge of “how” your child learns.  ESs can then connect their learning styles with curriculum best suited for your student.  iReady assessments measure progress and provide support options to ensure students have the opportunity to improve in areas of struggle. Our Guidance Coordinators trust you too ; they are prepared to partner with your high school students to assist them in planning their future and to ensure that their high school path aligns with their future goals.

No one knows your child better than you. You have been there since the beginning, teaching and learning every step of the way.  No need to stop now.  We want you to trust yourself, because we do!

Webster’s dictionary defines reason as “a statement offered in explanation or justification”. When choosing a school for your student, you need a reason. We happen to have #7Reasons! Actually we have more; in fact IEM Schools offer so many different opportunities for your child as an individual learner. This video lists our top #7Reasons why you should choose an IEM School. South Sutter Charter School, Sky Mountain Charter School, and Ocean Grove Charter School are all WASC Accredited IEM Schools:

 

#7Reasons

Choosing a school for your student can be overwhelming.  At IEM Schools, we believe you should choose us if our individualized approach to learning is the right fit for your family.  How do you know if we’re the right fit?  The answer: one of our reasons resonates with you. These kinds of decisions are made for very specific reasons. Are one of the #7Reasons enough to motivate you to look into an IEM School for your family?

2017-2018 School Year

The 2017-18 school year has begun and if you did not choose an IEM School, there is still time to change your mind!  All IEM Schools are still accepting enrollment applications. Our highly trained and certified Education Specialists are ready and willing to serve your family in creating an individualized program designed specifically for your student(s). In fact, our amazing ESs are one of our #7Reasons to choose an IEM WASC Accredited School! We hope that you enjoy our #7Reasons video and discover for yourself our top #7Reasons to choose an IEM School for your family. For more information, please contact our parent support specialists at: 800-979-4436