iZone schools are all committed to preparing students for success in college and career by personalizing learning to meet their individual needs, strengths and motivations. Each school's innovations may look different on the ground but they all share a commitment to the iZone framework and its four principles:

• Next Generation Curriculum and Assessment - Designing and implementing engaging and rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core, that prepare students for success  in college and 21^st 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 that prepare students to thrive in today's dynamic and interconnected world.

iZone schools apply innovative strategies that allow them to shift from a traditional classroom model, where students learn at the same time, place and pace, to a student-centered learning environment where school resources, tools and instruction target each student's needs.