As a public charter school of choice, our vision is at the heart of what we do. Our vision statement is as follows, Ina A. Colen Academy strives to be a model school, offering a broad and rigorous, technology-rich educational program to students from diverse backgrounds. Within a caring and respectful multicultural environment, the school is committed to instilling in each student a desire to learn, to take appropriate risks, and to overcome challenges. The school community is committed to developing students who are life-long learners and responsible citizens who will succeed in the 21st century.

The mission of the Ina A. Colen Academy (IACA) is to use the principles of the academy to:

• BUILD an empowered and inclusive community of students, parents, and educators
• ENGAGE the whole child—intellectually, social-emotionally, and physically
• HELP all students to know themselves and to be known well by their community
• CHALLENGE each student to take an active role as an informed citizen in a global society
• COLLABORATE with the larger community to advocate for student-centered schools