Iowa Academic Standards, Instruction & Assessment
Clear and rigorous learning standards ensure all students are college, career, and future ready.
Required Standards
See required Iowa Academic Standards by subject or student population.
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21st Century Skills
Skills required to prepare students to lead productive, satisfying lives.
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Essential Elements
Standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities participating in alternate assessments.
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English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
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ELP Standards for English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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Career & Technical Education Standards
Standards by Learner Characteristic
Student Assessment
Results of student assessments help us make program, staffing, professional development, instructional, financial, and personal decisions.
About
About the Standards
Standards provide a set of common expectations for school districts across the state.