Strengthening charter leadership and governance so your school meets renewal expectations and
thrives long term.
IDI partners with Minnesota charter boards and leaders to turn complex renewal requirements into a
clear, achievable path.
Strengthening charter leadership and governance so your school meets renewal expectations and
thrives long term.
IDI partners with Minnesota charter boards and leaders to turn complex renewal requirements into a
clear, achievable path.
Our Mission And Community
IDI helps charter boards and school leaders simplify renewal, strengthen governance, and sustain
high‑quality schools that serve students and communities well.
If you are wondering whether you are missing something critical before renewal or carrying the
weight of compliance, oversight, and academic results alone you do not have to figure it out by
yourself.
Our Signature Programs
Two focused pathways designed around Minnesota’s renewal expectations.
Charter Leaders Accelerated
· Job‑embedded coaching and tools aligned to authorizer performance indicators.
· Structured improvement cycles that connect board goals, operations, and student outcomes.
· Practical support so leaders can act confidently before, during, and after renewal.
Charter Boards Accelerated
· Governance training aligned with Minnesota’s new board standards.
· Clear roles, routines, and oversight practices that strengthen board performance.
· Support to build a board culture that is prepared, compliant, and renewal‑ready.
Explore which program fits your board and leadership team best.
Our Mission And Community
IDI helps charter boards and school leaders simplify renewal, strengthen governance, and sustain
high‑quality schools that serve students and communities well.
If you are wondering whether you are missing something critical before renewal or carrying the
weight of compliance, oversight, and academic results alone you do not have to figure it out by
yourself.
Our Signature Programs
Two focused pathways designed around Minnesota’s renewal expectations.
Charter Leaders Accelerated
· Job‑embedded coaching and tools aligned to authorizer performance indicators.
· Structured improvement cycles that connect board goals, operations, and student outcomes.
· Practical support so leaders can act confidently before, during, and after renewal.
Charter Boards Accelerated
· Governance training aligned with Minnesota’s new board standards.
· Clear roles, routines, and oversight practices that strengthen board performance.
· Support to build a board culture that is prepared, compliant, and renewal‑ready.
Explore which program fits your board and leadership team best.
Building stronger boards for stronger schools
· Leaders who engage in improvement cycles are far more likely to meet the indicators.
· Boards that invest in governance development demonstrate stronger oversight with renewal expectations.
· Ongoing coaching and tools reduce last‑minute scramble.
· Clear board–leader roles strengthen decision‑making & accountability.
Building stronger boards for stronger schools
· Leaders who engage in improvement cycles are far more likely to meet the indicators.
· Boards that invest in governance development demonstrate stronger oversight with renewal expectations.
· Ongoing coaching and tools reduce last‑minute scramble.
· Clear board–leader roles strengthen decision‑making & accountability.
· Job‑embedded development connects daily work to the metrics that determine renewal
Stronger leaders. Stronger boards. Stronger schools.
IDI blends governance training, leadership coaching, and practical implementation support so that the
work your team does every month directly improves the indicators tied to renewal decisions.
By aligning goals, data, meetings, and improvement cycles to what authorizers look for, IDI helps your
school move from reactive compliance to proactive, strategic renewal readiness.
Stronger leaders. Stronger boards. Stronger schools.
IDI blends governance training, leadership coaching, and practical implementation support so that the
work your team does every month directly improves the indicators tied to renewal decisions.
By aligning goals, data, meetings, and improvement cycles to what authorizers look for, IDI helps your
school move from reactive compliance to proactive, strategic renewal readiness.
Meet the founders
Rod Haenke has worked with Minnesota charter schools for years as a consultant, evaluator, and
leadership coach, helping boards and school leaders navigate renewal, strengthen governance, and
build sustainable systems for continuous improvement.
IDI’s work is grounded in state standards, authorizer expectations, and practical, in‑school
experience.
Marcy Myers brings 25 years of educational experience, including 12 years in charter schools as a teacher, administrator, board member, and consultant. As Project Manager for Instructional Designs, Inc., she supports charter school boards and leaders through targeted training, guidance, and coaching in governance, policy, school improvement, and professional development, equipping them to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and improve student outcomes.
Ready to feel confident about renewal?
Whether you are 18 months out or in the middle of a renewal cycle, IDI can help your board and
leadership team focus on the right work at the right time.
Meet the founder
Rod Haenke has worked with Minnesota charter schools for years as a consultant, evaluator, and
leadership coach, helping boards and school leaders navigate renewal, strengthen governance, and
build sustainable systems for continuous improvement.
IDI’s work is grounded in state standards, authorizer expectations, and practical, in‑school
experience.
Ready to feel confident about renewal?
Whether you are 18 months out or in the middle of a renewal cycle, IDI can help your board and
leadership team focus on the right work at the right time.
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
"These training sessions were practical and useful. They helped the board work better together, ask the right questions, and make good ,decisions.They didn’t just check a boxthey helped us do our job better, keep things simple, and put students first."
Dr. Mongsher Ly, Urban Academy, St. Paul, Mn.
"One of the biggest benefits was how the program helped me set specific, relevant goals aligned with my school’s mission and needs. The coaching conversations with IDI’s expert staff challenged me to reflect on instructional practices and leadership strategies, pushing me to prioritize high-impact work instead of getting caught up in endless administrative tasks."
Nicole Nelson, Director, Progeny Academy, Brooklyn Center, Mn.
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