Resources Now Available to Support Student Learning at Home

The Iowa Department of Education released a host of optional resources for families and educators to use as they support student learning during school closures due to COVID-19. The resources are available on the Iowa Department of Education’s website and include interactive games, virtual field trips, coding activities and e-books.

The learning resources for students in PK-12 do not replace what they have learned at school, but instead help students practice or enrich the skills and strategies taught by their teachers.

The Iowa Department of Education partnered with AEA Learning Online, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, Iowa PBS and the Iowa Reading Research Center to provide a variety of resources. The resources cover multiple subject areas, such as literacy, computer science, fine arts and career and technical education. The resources also address mental health and emotional well-being.

The resources to support learning during COVID-19 is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and updated weekly with additional resources.