Input Sought on Draft Social Studies Standards

Last week Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise announced he’s seeking input from Iowans on a draft of proposed statewide social studies standards for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Wise announced an online survey open through Jan. 9 and public forums in January to seek feedback on the draft standards. 

The draft represents the first statewide effort to update Iowa’s social studies standards, which were adopted in 2008. Iowa’s academic standards are the subject of ongoing review as part of the Governor’s Executive Order 83.
 
The proposed social studies standards were written earlier this year by a team of Iowa educators and leaders. The draft standards are now subject to review by the Social Studies Standards Review Team, which will take into consideration public feedback. The team’s final recommendations are expected to go to the State Board of Education in the spring.

The online survey is available at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLVQ52P 

Iowans also can provide feedback at three public forums. The local forum is:

Jan. 9, 2016
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston REC
Room 152B