Iowa Academic Standards, Instruction & Assessment
Clear and rigorous learning standards ensure all students are college, career, and future ready.
Required Academic 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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Career & Technical Education Standards
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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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Essential Elements
Standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities participating in alternate assessments.
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
 
Standards by Learner Characteristic
Student Assessment
Results of student assessments help us make program, staffing, professional development, instructional, financial, and personal decisions.
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        About the Standards
Standards provide a set of common expectations for school districts across the state.