Supports for college, career, and future readiness initiatives include data analysis curriculum support, and opportunities to promote postsecondary readiness and success.
Broad Goals
- Increase student ownership and engagement with Iowa Academic standards.
- Increase student opportunities along the continuum of work based learning for all Preschool-12 students.
Drivers
In order to be informed and engaged citizens that are able to independently navigate school, life and be successful in their chosen careers, learners will:
Driver 1 Learner Agency: Develop a sense of ownership and control of their learning by having choice, autonomy, and responsibility in their learning community.
Driver 2 Life Skills: Develop behaviors and skills (non-academic,UC’s and SEL competencies) so they can independently navigate school, work, and life.
Driver 3 Successful Transitions: Explore career pathways by setting goals and taking meaningful actions.
Driver 4 Innovation Mindset: Develop habits that lead them to be creative and innovative.
Driver 5 Rigorous Academic Standards: Master the academic content that enables them to engage with complex issues and ideas.
Iowa AEA Future Ready Leadership Team members:
Tammy Askeland-Nagle, MBAEA | Amanda Brink, GPAEA | Angela Devorak, HAEA |
Bev Berns, KAEA | Chuck Buseman, CRAEA | Shannon Galbreath, GWAEA |
Jen Boyd, GWAEA | Kelli Doorenbos, PLAEA | Brenda Gerdes, HAEA |
Lynn Kilpatrick, GHAEA | Stephanie Lane, GHAEA | Michelle Ryan, GPAEA |
Mark Shea, NWAEA | Jen Sigrist, co-lead | Katy Evenson, co-lead |
David Ford, (PREP) | Andrea Stewart, (The Center) | Laura Williams, (ALN/ALO) |
Collaborative Entites:
Iowa Authentic Learning Network (ALN)
Iowa AEA The Center
AEA Learning Online (ALO)
Iowa AEA PREP