What does "full implementation" of the Iowa Core really mean?
The Common Core State Standards in Literacy and Mathematics were integrated into the Iowa Core by Iowa State Board of Education action in 2010. All school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are required to fully implement the Iowa Core in grades 9-12 by July 1, 2012 and grades K-8 by the 2014-2015 school year.
Full implementation is accomplished when the district or school is able to provide evidence that an ongoing process is in place to ensure that each and every student is learning the essential concepts and skills of the Iowa Core. A school that has fully implemented the Iowa Core is engaged in an ongoing process of data gathering and analysis, decision making,identifying actions, and assessing impact around alignment and professional development focused on content, instruction, and assessment. The school is fully engaged in a continuous improvement process that specifically targets improved student learning and performance.
This continuous improvement process is guided by the results of the District/School Self-Study, and the Iowa Core Implementation Plan written by each public and accredited non-public school in Iowa.
For further information, visit the Iowa Department of Education's Iowa Core Website.
Message from Dr. Jason Glass, Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Director of Education, Dr. Jason Glass, has recorded a message for Iowa Core Leadership teams across the state. Use the link provided to view this very brief message from Director Glass. (This recording was created in Nov. 2011)
Iowa Core Work Session Greeting