About the Indiana Microschool Network
​Welcome to the Indiana Microschool Network! We are committed to building a dynamic community of microschools and innovative learning environments for K-12 students throughout Indiana. Our mission is to empower Hoosier families by offering diverse and alternative education options tailored to meet each student's individual needs.
Join us in shaping the future of education in our state!
Our Vision
Creating a Network of Microschools in Indiana
Connecting Families to Microschools
Bringing Awareness of Microschooling to the Community
Meet: Jill Haskins
Founder
Jill Haskins is an innovative leader in the microschooling movement, bringing a wealth of experience from her background as a public school teacher, homeschool mom, and microschool educator and leader for four years to the creation and sustainability of Kainos Microschool.
As the Founder of the Indiana Microschool Network and Director of Kainos Microschool, Jill is dedicated to creating educational spaces in Fort Wayne and across Indiana where students can build confidence, recognize their worth, and succeed on their own terms. Since 2023, she has established a network of over 90 microschools across Indiana to expand access to innovative learning environments for children statewide. Her work as a microschool leader and ecosystem builder has earned her notable recognition as a Vela Microgrant and Next Step Grant recipient. She has participated in the EdChoice/Next Studios Education Entrepreneurship program as well as The Institute for Quality Education's Ambassador Fellowship. Jill was also recently accepted into the Winter/Spring 2024 cohort of the 4.0 Tiny Fellowship.
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In her role as Director of Microschool Outreach at the National Microschooling Center, Jill supports hundreds of microschools nationwide, connecting leaders with resources and fostering an inclusive network. She has shared her insights at both local and national conferences, including VelaCon, Kennesaw State University's Hybrid Schools Conference, the HEAL Conference, the Rally Innovation Expo, and various local education expos. Her advocacy work and insights have been featured in Chalkbeat Indiana, The 74 Million, U.S. News & World Report, Cato Institute, and EdChoice’s Engage publication, as well as on podcasts like LiberatEd, Love Your Schools Alabama, and Education Matters.
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Jill resides in Fort Wayne with her husband, Shane, and their three teenagers and two bernedoodles. She enjoys camping, kayaking, reading historical fiction, and dreaming of the many house projects she wants her husband to complete.
Meet: National Microschooling Center
The National Microschooling Center is a nonprofit resource hub and movement-builder committed to advancing the growth, health and evolution of the microschooling movement to live up to its fullest potential.
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The Center serves microschools, both current and potential, by offering a variety of services, consultations and trainings. We work with policymakers to help them understand the frameworks microschools can operate within in their states. We are the first call a member of the media makes when looking for microschooling answers. We work with parents and families to help them find a solution for their child.