iZone schools are all committed to preparing students for success in college and career by personalizing learning to their individual needs, strengths and motivations. iZone schools personalize learning in a variety of ways, but they all share a commitment to the the iZone framework and it's four principles:
- Next Generation Curriculum and Assessment - Designing and implementing engaging curriculum that aligns student outcomes to rigorous standards and assessments, including Common Core, that define the knowledge and skills that graduates need to be successful in college and for 21st century careers.
- Personalized Learning Plans and Progress - Using customized learning plans for students based on the way and pace they learn best.
- New Student and Staff Roles - Transforming staff and student roles to increase student ownership and engagement in their own work.
- Flexible and Real-world Learning Environment - Providing learning opportunities inside and outside the school building, such as collaborating with peers and teachers in person and online, and through internships and early college courses, that prepare students to thrive in today's dynamic and interconnected world.
iZone schools select one or more strategies that allow them to design select classrooms, grades or even the entire school around individual students.