iDesign Division

Schools, often with their feeder sites, join the iDesign division (formerly called the Innovation Division) with a network partner. Partners can include the Partnership for L.A. Schools (under Mayor Villaraigosa), an academic institute (such as Loyola Marymount University), or other community-based groups (such as the Urban League).

School leadership councils control budget, staff hiring (including the principal), curriculum, assessments, professional development, and scheduling in consultation with their partner. Schools are no longer part of the local district and have more control over their public funds. Their community partners also can provide additional resources and funding. There are currently 19 campuses in the program.

Schools in the iDivision to date.