State law and the StateBoard of Education have established general requirements and guidelines for school curriculum at all grade levels.
See Iowa Code section 256.11 and 281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.5 for specifics about course and content requirements.
Using the state law as a general guideline, each local school board and district is required to select their specific curriculum, textbooks, and classroom instructional materials.
The 2008 legislative session, through Senate File 2216, requires all school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to implement the Iowa Core Curriculum (July 1, 2012 for grades 9 through 12 and 2014-15 for kindergarten through 8th grade). The Iowa Core Curriculum provides a guide to delivering challenging and meaningful content to students that prepares them for success in life.The Iowa Core Curriculum identifies essential concepts and skills for kindergarten through 12th grade in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and 21st century skills.
Information provided here offers a general overview of several content areas provided by Iowa schools.
Information for administrators, teachers, area education agencies, students, parents and other individuals who have an interest in arts education in the state of Iowa to assist in obtaining information concerning Iowa Code, professional organizations, best practice and research data, grants/contests/competitions and meeting/convention dates.
Career and technical education programs are an integral part of education and are designed to educate about, through, and for careers.
The Content Network website has been designed to help school districts identify content for implementing the district career development plan. It is a tool for local districts to use when selecting professional development content in reading, mathematics, and science. The site includes reviews of research studies that describe the research conducted on specific instructional strategies and programs.
Information about the various Iowa reading initiatives to improve literacy among Iowa students.
Information about mathematic initiatives, Iowa Code, Presidential Awards programs, the federal Math/Science Partnership grant program, and other topics related to math education. All students should learn important mathematical concepts and processes with understanding.
The motor domain is integral to the complete educational process.Education of and through the physical should include optimal development of physique, organic function and motor skill.Quality programs serve the needs of all students.
Information about science initiatives, Iowa Code, Presidential Awards programs, the federal Math/Science Partnership grant program, and other topics related to science education.
Information about social studies education in Iowa’s K -12 schools.