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The Iowa State Board of Education adopted the new Iowa Academic Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects on June 20, 2024. A diverse team of elementary and secondary educators, administrators, content experts and consultants, parents, representatives from higher education, business/industry, and community partners carefully reviewed and revised the standards collectively.
See the Literacy Standards webpage for a copy of the new standards document.
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Professional learning sessions are now available virtually. The overview sessions are a valuable opportunity for educators to stay updated with the latest changes in the 2024 Iowa Academic Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.
Overview Session - Select one
- Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 2, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, July 9, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 23, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Foundational Skills - Select one
- Friday, July 12, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Monday, July 15, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 23, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, July 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Shifts in ELA/Literacy and Depth of Knowledge
Additional two-hour virtual sessions are also available designed to deepen understanding of the Shifts in ELA/Literacy and Depth of Knowledge. Participants can register for one or both session topics based on interest.
Shifts in ELA/Literacy
- Thursday, Aug. 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 1, 1 - 3 p.m. *Repeat session
Depth of Knowledge
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. *Repeat session
Questions relating to the standards professional learning opportunities? Contact Leigh Bellville, April Gosselink-Lemke or Wanda Steuri.
Access a resource which features a set of flowcharts that can help Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 educators identify student skill reading needs in phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency based on universal screening data.
Once the needs are identified, the flowcharts direct educators toward evidence-based instructional practices that can be used to provide reading acceleration targeted to student needs. Each resource includes an overview page with instructions on how to use the flowchart.
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Grand View University’s first cohort of students pursuing the Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement attended a three-day in-person class at Grand View this week. These educators from across Iowa are finishing a 15-month program to earn their credentials. This 18-credit program engages students in Science of Reading instructional practices to support all students, including those with Language Based Learning Disabilities. Students also learned how to screen and assess students for characteristics of dyslexia. After finishing their second practicum this summer and taking the KPERI exam, they will become licensed and continue to bring change to the state of Iowa by serving as leaders related to best practices in literacy instruction.
Students are pictured here with Decoding Dyslexia’s Executive Director – Katie Greving and two instructors in the program, Kara Veach and Emily Koson.
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What are you doing to promote literacy?
Are you utilizing tools to design instruction, assess learning, or create professional learning opportunities to support all students in meeting the expectations of Iowa Academic Standards in ELA/Literacy?
Share your work and celebrations via the Spotlight Literacy Google Form.
Also, feel free to nominate another educator for the spotlight.
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Leigh Bellville
Literacy Consultant
Learner Strategies and Supports
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
515-689-3717
leigh.bellville@iowa.gov
April Gosselink-Lemke
Elementary Literacy Consultant
Learner Strategies and Supports
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
515-971-0469
april.gosselink-lemke@iowa.gov
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