The Iowa Core provides a guide to delivering challenging and meaningful content to students that prepares them for success in life. The Iowa Core identifies essential concepts and skills for kindergarten through 12th grade in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and 21st century skills. It also includes direction for teachers regarding effective instruction and assessment. The intent of the Iowa Core is to ensure that all Iowa students have access to the challenging and meaningful curriculum that prepares them for success in postsecondary education and the emerging global economy.

The 2008 legislative session, through Senate File 2216, requires all school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to implement the Iowa Core (July 1, 2012 for grades 9 through 12 and 2014-15 for kindergarten through 8th grade).

2011 Summer Institute: Teaching for Deep Understanding

Heartland's Iowa Core Team

Leadership for the Iowa Core-Year 1

Leadership for the Iowa Core-Year 2

Leadership for the Iowa Core-Year 3

Resources for AEA Staff

Iowa Department of Education Iowa Core Website

2010 Summer Institute for Effective Instruction

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