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New Iowa Academic Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects were adopted by the State Board of Education on June 20, 2024.

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Literacy Standards Documents

  • Iowa Academic Standards for ELA and Literacy

  • Appendix A

  • Appendix B

  • Appendix C

  • Supplemental Information for Appendix A

    Research on text complexity.

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Leigh Bellville, Literacy Consultant

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leigh.bellville@iowa.gov
Phone(s)
515-689-3717

April Gosselink-Lemke, Elementary Literacy Consultant

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april.gosselink-lemke@iowa.gov
Phone(s)
515-971-0469

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