Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning (I.D.E.A.L.) Charter School Overview List of Schools Groups of Schools Autonomies Add a School Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning (I.D.E.A.L.) Charter School 4965 South 20th Street - Milwaukee WI - 53221 http://www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/ideal Type of autonomy arrangement: Instrumentality charter contract Basic Profile Opened In2001 GradesK-8 EnvironmentUrban TypeDistrict - Instrumentality Charter Autonomies Program Determine learning program Set school-level policy Determine professional development Determine authorizer assessments Determine state assessments Personnel Select colleagues Evaluate colleagues Transfer or terminate colleagues Determine tenure policy Select leaders Administrative Determine school budget Set staff pattern Determine compensation Determine teacher workday Set schedule Teacher Authority Is... De Jure and De Facto De jure teachers’ authority is granted via charter contract with district and waivers from union. De facto teachers select their colleagues, although the district retains the right to fill unfilled positions. About the Learning Program Rooted in individually guided education. Technology rich classroom, active learning and exploration.