Join other schools committed to high standards of middle-level practice.
| Illinois Middle Grades Network Application Levels | |
| University | Illinois colleges and universities who desire to establish a relationship with AIMS. |
| Exploration | Schools exploring best middle grade practices. |
| Partnership | Schools who are beginning to implement best middle grade practices working with an approved demonstration school. |
| Demonstration | High performing schools providing mentoring to a partnership school. |
| Horizon | Nationally recognized schools with exceptional middle grades practices. |
| Renewal | Schools renewing their first year application |