You are here: Home arrow D.E. & State Board
Department of Education & State Board Print E-mail

About the Department of Education

Describes the functions and purpose of the Department, authority of the Director, and how the agency works with the State Board of Education.

About the State Board of Education

Explains the Board's composition and authority and how it works with the Department of Education; describes Board planning and policy priorities. Includes the Board calendar, issue statements, and Board member biographies and contact information.

Highlight of Iowa Education

This section describes the history and structure of Iowa's educational system, ways to become a teacher in Iowa and details information relevant to parents and students.

Issue Positions

This section contains documents that represent "the Department's position" on various state and federal policy and advocacy issues.  This would include budget and policy position papers and correspondence with state and federal legislators, among other issues.  Interested parties can also access live updates on legislative issues during the state's legislative sessions.

Laws & Regulations

Details the laws, rules and legislation that impact education in Iowa.

News Releases

To facilitate accountability and open government, the Department of Education is committed to provided prompt and accurate data and information regarding Iowa schools.

School Leader Update

The monthly departmental newsletter released by the Department of Education.

Bulletin Board

Individuals and organizations may request items and information be posted on the DE Bulletin Board by contacting rhoda.harris@iowa.gov . Items must be of interest to the Iowa education community and receive prior approval from the Department of Education. Product or service information from vendors and for-profit organizations will not be accepted.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 February 2007 )