ACADEMICS / ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES

Montessori Education
Montessori education nurtures independence and concentration skills in an environment of open development and growth with a curriculum devoted to self-direction and growth.

American Montessori Society
National Association with complete lists of accredited Montessori schools across the county.
http://amshq.org

State of Indiana Department of Education
The state maintains a complete directory of Public Non-private schools, with detailed information on each.
https://www.in.gov/doe

Community Montessori School
9069 East 141st Street
Fishers 317-774-8551
http://cmsindiana.org

Private Education
Private schools, both independent and parochial or church affiliated, are available in or near most communities throughout the metropolitan region. For more information on the wide variety of educational environments and approaches offered by these schools, contact:

Indiana Non-Public Education Association
1400 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis 317-236-7329
https://www.inpea.org

Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis 800-382-9836
http://oce.archindy.org

Diocese of Lafayette Catholic Schools
610 Lingle Avenue
Lafayette 765-742-0275
https://education.dol-in.org

Lutheran Schools of Indiana
1145 South Barr Street
Fort Wayne 260-423-1511
https://in.lcms.org/category/education/lutheran-schools

Home Education
Parents who choose to home school are required to report their enrollment to the Indiana Department of Education upon request of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The form you will need is available for printing from the Office of Student Services website. You can also contact the Department of Education to request a hard copy:

Office of Student Services
Indiana Department of Education
Indianapolis 317-232-6610
https://www.in.gov/doe