Module 1: Leadership for the Iowa Core Curriculum
Homework for Module 1:
Between now and the next session, please describe how you might use the information available on each
website in your work as a leadership team as you work with one another, with staff, and/or with the community in
developing your plan for action.
How might this website
support your work with
leadership?
Website 1: Iowa Department of Education
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/674/1023/
Provides a copy of the Iowa Core Curriculum along with resources,
background information and access to FAQ’s
Website 2: Iowa Department of Education
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1350/1554/
Provides access to the Iowa Core Content Standards and
Benchmarks for grade level ranges at the elementary and secondary
in math science and literacy.
Website 3: Iowa Department of Education
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/854/1006/
Provides copies of the School Leaders Update which is a monthly
publication including a monthly update on the Iowa Core Curriculum.
Website 4: Iowa Model Core Curriculum
http://www.iowamodelcore.org/index.php
Provides copies of the concepts and skills of all five areas and
examples of lessons for science, math and literacy.
Website 5: Iowa Public Television
http://www.iptv.org/video/browse.cfm/collection/75
http://www.iptv.org/video/browse.cfm/collection/76
http://www.iptv.org/video/browse.cfm/collection/77
Provides copies of the ICN sessions explaining the focus for science,
math, and literacy and the application of the Iowa Core Curriculum to
special education students.
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How might this website
be used to introduce the
Core Curriculum to your
staff?
How might this website be
used to introduce the
Core Curriculum to your
community, board, etc.?