IOTA Community Schools Arkansas
Innovation. Opportunity. Transformation. Access.
A New Standard For 6-8 Education in Little Rock | Now Enrolling Grades 6-8
Welcome to IOTA
IOTA Leadership Academy is a new 6–8 public charter school opening in Southwest Little Rock. Our school is designed to create access to opportunity while supporting students for long-term success. ILA students will:
- Learn in a real-world environment shaped by research and innovation
- Have a mastery of core academic content driven by the Arkansas Academic Standards
- Discover skills that will help them thrive in high school and beyond
- Flourish with educational plans that eliminate barriers and prioritize student well-being
- Receive a strong STEM focus in middle school
- Grow in a culture of continuous advancement
Message From IOTA Executive Director
I am excited to serve the many stakeholders of IOTA Community Schools Arkansas. We are an evolving organization with the belief that for every small thing we sew into the communities where we operate, there is the potential to make an impact much greater than we will see in just our lifetimes. I have had the pleasure of seeing this theory in action first hand as a lifelong Memphian and educator in this city for over 25 years.
IOTA is an acronym that stands for Innovation, Opportunity, Transformation & Access.
Innovation – We believe that we are in a unique environment to offer students experiences that will prepare them for college, careers and beyond, while also providing academic approaches that are unique to their individual experiences.
Opportunity – The only difference between the students we serve and the students in more affluent communities are the opportunities provided. We are continuously working to build opportunities that are not often seen in the traditional setting, for every student, especially those who have been academically underserved.
Transformation – We are in communities that have seen many iterations: growth, deterioration, revitalization and are ever evolving. We hope to create spaces for our students and families that bring them to the table for economic and social renewal, building pipelines for sustainability.
Access – Once our students are provided the opportunity and the access to equitable systems, networking and services, they will rise to the expectation and meet every challenge head on.
I am grateful that I get to do this work each day with the dedicated teachers, leaders and staff who have committed themselves to the same work. We will continue to strive for excellence knowing that with every small seed we sow, we will reap a greater harvest.
In Service,
Jocquell Rodgers
The IOTA Family of Schools
Grades 6-8
Middle school at ILA is where academic focus meets purpose. Students strengthen core skills in reading,
writing, math, and STEM while developing leadership, accountability, and determination. With
individualized support and early exposure to college and career pathways, students leave 8th grade
prepared for the next level — confident, capable, and ready to excel.
Kindergarten
A strong start matters. In Kindergarten at IOTA Leadership Academy, students build foundational literacy
and math skills in a nurturing, structured environment that balances joyful learning with high expectations.
Through hands-on exploration and strong relationships, our youngest learners develop confidence, curiosity,
and the habits that set them up for long-term success.
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Join Our Team!
Be part of a mission-driven community committed to building brighter futures for our students and the communities we serve. Together, we can make a meaningful and lasting impact.