Partners in Education
Interlochen Online collaborates with schools and education organizations to expand access to high-quality arts learning. Our partnerships are built around flexibility, expert instruction, and a shared commitment to student-centered education.
Together, we help students explore their creative interests, develop real skills, and engage with the arts in ways that fit their schedules and learning goals.
Types of Partnerships
Public and Independent Schools
We partner with independent and public schools to expand curricular offerings through flexible, online arts courses. Schools can offer students access to specialized instruction in music, theatre, visual arts, film, and more without needing to build new internal programs.
Online Education Organizations
Interlochen Online collaborates with online education providers to deliver short-form arts enrichment and introductory experiences. These partnerships broaden access to arts education and allow students to explore creative interests alongside academic coursework.
Charter Schools & Homeschool Support Organizations
We work with charter schools and homeschool networks to support personalized education models. Through these partnerships, families can access structured, high-quality arts learning—often supported through grants or education savings accounts.
Colleges & Universities
Interlochen Online partners with colleges and universities to expand access to focused arts education in concentrated disciplines, helping students arrive better prepared for their college experience.
Miami Country Day School
Expands arts offerings through Interlochen Online’s courses and certificates, giving students access to expert instruction, flexible scheduling, and a broad range of creative disciplines.
Michigan Virtual
Delivers short-form, affordable arts enrichment statewide, introducing students to creative fields through flexible, accessible online programs.
Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance
Supports charter and homeschool students by enabling state-funded access to structured, high-quality online arts education.
American River Charter School
Provides students with flexible, creative learning opportunities that complement personalized education and emphasize curiosity, rigor, and meaningful student work.
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
Fosters meaningful learning experiences that nurture creativity, academic growth, and exceptional potential.
Why Partners Choose Interlochen Online
Partners value Interlochen Online for its:
- Depth and breadth of arts course offerings
- Flexible pacing and multiple start dates
- Focus on learning outcomes rather than seat time
- Instruction led by professional artists and experienced educators
- Ability to complement existing academic and enrichment programs
Partner Perspectives
“The depth of the catalog is something you just can’t find anywhere else for online programs. It created a lot of flexibility and a lot of choice, and catered to a lot of the diverse interests of our students.”
— Dan Bronish, Chief Academic Design Officer at Miami Country Day School
“Interlochen has a really great reputation: It’s an expert in the field of arts education, and that’s what we look for as far as partnerships are concerned.”
— Melissa Graeser, Research & Innovation Manager at Michigan Virtual
Start a Partnership
Interested in partnering with Interlochen Online? We’d love to explore how we can work together to support your students and community.
Carin Nuernberg
Executive Director, Interlochen Online
Carin works with schools and organizations nationwide and globally to design partnerships that expand access to meaningful arts education. She can help you explore partnership models, identify a best-fit approach, and outline next steps.
Start a conversation about:
| ✔️ | Expanding curricular or enrichment offerings |
| ✔️ | Supporting charter or homeschool communities |
| ✔️ | Creating arts access through virtual or hybrid models |
| ✔️ | Co-developing new learning opportunities |