Iowa Academic Standards

Academic learning will continue to be a priority, regardless of the methods by which students return to learning for the 2020-2021 school year. While some planning considerations will be similar across different return to learning delivery models, there are also unique factors that need to be considered by districts in their planning depending on the approach taken for returning to learning. This planning also needs to take into consideration the need to prioritize health and safety needs, as well as their social-emotional-behavioral health (SEBH) needs, of students, educators, and parents/caregivers.

Finally, planning should also take into account other guidance regarding grading, credits, and learning requirements defined in federal law and state code. The considerations in this document are in no way an exhaustive list of possible academic learning needs; rather, these are specific additional considerations due to the current COVID-19 crisis that should be noted in any Return-to-Learn Plan. To successfully engage in this work, ensure there is an Iowa Academic Standards team established to lead the work in this area as described in Leadership. This team should work closely with the Equity team.