Every Student Succeeds Act Information Available: Full Plan, Summary & Supporting Website

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in 2015, replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. It maintains a focus on equity for all students, while giving states and local school districts much more ownership over systems of school accountability and support. 

In Iowa, ESSA has been a great opportunity to build on bold education improvements underway that align with ESSA requirements, including clear and rigorous standards for what students should know and be able to do, a school accountability system that targets support where and when schools need it most and a structure for professional learning that emphasizes teacher leadership and evidence-based practices.  

• Approved State Plan for ESSA  
• Two-page Snapshot of Iowa's Plan
• Summary Overview of Iowa's Plan  

The ESSA Support website provides a repository of tools and resources to support the work aligned to Iowa's ESSA Plan. 


ESSA Support Site 

If you have any questions, contact Karla Day, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant, at ext. 14321 or Amy Wichman, Regional Director, at ext. 18143.