Event Details

Iowans interested in providing input on the updated Iowa Early Learning Standards are encouraged to attend one of five upcoming public forums that will be held across the state. All forums will be held in-person as well as virtually via Zoom. To join online, individuals must have a Zoom account. 

Link to participate virtually via Zoom

The public forums are scheduled for the following dates and locations: 

  • Thursday, March 5 at 4-6 p.m.
    Storm Lake Community School District 
    High School Media Center (use South entrance)
    621 Tornado Drive, Storm Lake
  • Monday, March 9 at 4-6 p.m.
    Knoxville Community School District
    West Elementary Library 
    306 South Park Lane Drive, Knoxville
  • Tuesday, March 10 at 4-6 p.m.
    Iowa Department of Education 
    Grimes Building, Room B100
    400 East 14th Street, Des Moines
  • Thursday, March 12 at 4-6 p.m.
    Tri-County Head Start Learning and Community Center
    840 West 4th Street, Waterloo
  • Monday, March 16 at 4-6 p.m. 
    Southwest Community College (SWCC)
    Instructional Center, Room 180
    1501 West Townline Street, Creston

Input on the Iowa Early Learning Standards revisions may also be submitted through the Department’s public survey through March 25. All feedback collected from the forums and survey responses will be considered for final recommendations on the Iowa Early Learning Standards updates.