Innovation for the Next Generation

A Future-Ready Learning Community for Every Child.

The Innovation Center is a first-of-its-kind, inclusive learning community designed for children ages 5–12. Our responsive schooling model blends education, therapy, and life skills in one ecosystem—ensuring every learner is seen, supported, and celebrated. Here, children explore their strengths, discover new passions, and build the confidence to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Responsive teaching for an ever-changing world.

The world our children are growing into looks very different from the one we knew, and their education should reflect that. At Indie, innovation means moving beyond outdated systems and creating something better: learning environments that grow with children, honor their voices, and prepare them for a future where flexibility, creativity, and collaboration matter most.

We aren’t just teaching children facts and skills, we’re teaching them how to think critically, solve problems, and trust themselves. We’re showing them that their interests matter, their ideas have power, and their individuality is something to be celebrated, not hidden.

This is what it means to innovate for the next generation: building a foundation where children don’t just get ready for the world, they help shape it.

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  • At the Innovation Center, we’ve moved beyond the “traditional classroom” and into a model that reflects how children actually learn: through movement, play, projects, and relationships.

    Instead of strictly desks and worksheets, learners rotate through immersive studios designed to spark curiosity and honor individual strengths. We believe academics are not separate from life, but woven into every interaction — reading happens during a science project, math emerges in cooking, and social-emotional skills are built while problem-solving with peers.

    Our educators and therapists collaborate daily, ensuring that every learner’s plan is personalized and responsive.

  • Big support in a small setting.


    We intentionally maintain small group sizes to ensure that every child receives individualized support and meaningful interactions throughout their learning journey. With fewer children per educator, our team can deeply attune to each child's communication style, sensory needs, and personal learning goals.

    This structure allows us to:

    • Provide tailored learning experiences that align with each child’s developmental stage.

    • Foster strong connections between educators and learners, creating a safe and trusting environment.

    • Encourage peer collaboration while ensuring every child has the support they need to engage at their own pace.

    • Identify and respond to challenges quickly, adjusting strategies to help each child thrive.

    By prioritizing quality over quantity, we create a setting where children feel seen, heard, and supported—allowing them to develop confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.

  • Your child’s way of being is not only welcomed—it’s celebrated.


    Our curriculum is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and affirming of every child's unique strengths and needs. We support all forms of communication, integrate sensory accommodations into every learning area, and focus on building connection over compliance.

    In addition — our team is trained by and collaborates with our in-house Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and BCBAs to embed therapeutic strategies into everyday routines. This means your child receives support in communication, regulation, executive function, and social development naturally throughout their day.

  • At the Innovation Center, we don’t start with a rigid curriculum and ask children to fit inside it. We begin with the child — their passions, curiosities, and sparks of excitement — and build outward.

    If a learner is fascinated by insects, that interest can drive reading comprehension (stories about bugs), math (measuring terrarium spaces), science (life cycles), and art (designing models). By following interests, learning becomes meaningful, not mechanical.

    This approach allows children to:

    • Develop intrinsic motivation — they learn because they want to, not because they have to.

    • Strengthen communication — talking about what they love makes expression more natural.

    • Build confidence — when passions are valued, children feel seen and capable.

    • Generalization of skills — math or literacy isn’t confined to worksheets; it flows through cooking, building, and creating around what they enjoy.

  • This is more than a program; it’s a community. Families are welcomed into the process through responsive goal setting with teachers, family events, and shared celebrations of progress.

    Learners build friendships across age groups — younger children look up to older ones and older children gain leadership skills. We emphasize collaboration over competition, teaching children that learning is richer when we learn together.

As our Kinder aged learners build on early foundational skills, they are invited to explore light routines, practice autonomy and build early social-emotional skills. Learners are introduced to early academic concepts (literacy, math, science) through movement, storytelling, and sensory-rich experiences.

The focus is on regulation, relationship, and readiness, with an emphasis on helping children feel safe, capable, and excited to explore. Foundational skills like communication, independence, and social interaction are woven into playful, meaningful moments throughout the day.

Growing the Groundwork.

Spark Curiosity, Foster Independence.

As learners become more independent (ages 6-8), their capacity to problem-solve, collaborate, and dive deeper into topics begins to flourish. This stage is centered around project-based learning, inquiry, and creative thinking. Children explore real-world topics through STEM labs, nature-based learning, and guided investigations—all while continuing to build executive functioning, self-help skills, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Academic skills are scaffolded to meet each child’s developmental readiness, and emotional support is seamlessly embedded throughout the day.

  • At this stage, children are not just absorbing information — they are asking questions, testing ideas, and building solutions. Project-based learning allows them to explore complex, real-world topics in meaningful ways. Whether it’s designing a bridge in the STEM Lab, planting and tending to a garden, or creating a community map, learners connect curiosity with tangible outcomes. Each project weaves in literacy, math, and science, while also nurturing persistence, problem-solving, and teamwork.

  • As learners grow, so does their ability to organize, plan, and take ownership of their learning. We intentionally embed executive functioning and critical thinking skills — like sequencing steps, managing materials, and following through on ideas — into everyday routines. This might look like preparing their own snack in the kitchen, tracking progress on a group project, or planning out the supplies needed for an art installation. These experiences build confidence, self-reliance, and the foundation for lifelong learning.

  • We recognize that emotional well-being is not separate from learning — it is learning. Every child already brings their own ways of expressing, regulating, and connecting. Our role is to honor those differences and offer space for growth without judgment.

    Throughout the day, learners are supported in noticing how their bodies and emotions feel, experimenting with strategies that help them find balance, and choosing what works best for them. Communication in all forms — whether spoken words, gestures, AAC, or movement — is valued as authentic expression.

    Group circles, storytelling, shared problem-solving, and creative outlets like art or music become opportunities to practice empathy and connection.

    By embedding emotional support into daily rhythms, children are reminded that their feelings are valid, their voices matter, and that community is built through understanding and respect.

Build Identity, Lead With Purpose.

Our emerging teenagers (9-12 years) are preparing to dive deeper into self-discovery, autonomy, and connection to the world. Learners at this stage are encouraged to take the lead—pursuing interest-based projects, building life skills, and engaging in self-advocacy with trusted adults and peers. Our team supports growing executive planning, decision-making, and community involvement while continuing to nurture creativity, emotional awareness, and regulation. Small group instruction in academics is still present—but now alongside leadership opportunities, mentorship, and space to explore who they’re becoming.

  • Learning here is hands-on and interest-driven. Learners explore real-world applications through cooking in our kitchen classroom, designing and coding their own games, building inventions in the STEM Lab, and creating art installations. These opportunities celebrate creativity, experimentation, and persistence, showing children that innovation comes from curiosity and courage — not perfection.

  • Our 9–12 learners are at a stage where identity, independence, and self-advocacy come into focus. We encourage children to take the lead in shaping their own projects, daily routines, and goals. With trusted adults guiding them, they practice decision-making, problem-solving, and advocating for their needs — skills that build confidence and prepare them for the world beyond Indie.

  • Academics are woven into meaningful projects so skills feel relevant. Reading may happen through research for a STEM investigation, math emerges while designing a blueprint or running an experiment, and writing becomes purposeful when, for example, learners present findings to peers or write their own songs or recipes out. This ensures children understand why academic skills matter, not just how to complete them on a worksheet.