Iowa Adopts New Iowa Science Standards; Learning Opportunities Coming Soon

New Iowa Science Standards were adopted by the Iowa State Board of Education. In order to support the implementation of the new Iowa Science Standards, the science learning community of Iowa will partner together to offer several professional development opportunities over the next three years. A few key dates and events for the upcoming year are:

• Iowa Science Standards Kick-off: Oct. 20, 2015, the University of Iowa and Grand View University will host a day of learning from national experts on the new science standards in Iowa City. This is intended to orient leaders to the new standards and prepare them to support classroom implementation. Register HERE.
• AEA Professional Development: Throughout the school year, science consultants from each AEA will be ready to provide the necessary professional development about the three-dimensional learning to science teachers. Contact Heartland AEA’s science consultants for more information.
• Summer Symposium - Implementing the Standards: On June 15-17, 2016, a symposium for teachers will be held. National experts in science and the new standards will lead educators in job-alike groups: after school providers, elementary teachers, middle school teachers and high school teachers. The goal is to give educators tools they need to implement the innovations in their practice.

Additional resources:

1. Visit the Iowa Department of Education website to read about the opportunities for learning new science standards.
2. Read the letter or watch the video announcing the Standards.
3. Read the Iowa Science Standards Proposed Strategic Plan.

If you have any questions, contact the Heartland AEA Science Consultants.