The Iowa teaching standards and criteria represent a set of knowledge and skills that reflects the best evidence available regarding quality teaching. The purpose of the standards and criteria is to provide LEAs and AEAs with a consistent representation of the complexity and the possibilities of quality teaching. The teaching standards and supporting criteria are linked to the teacher evaluation system and individual professional development plans.
Iowa Teaching Standards and Criteria
Iowa Teaching Standards with AEA Criteria
Model Evidence for Iowa Teaching Standards (2007-08-07)
Sample Lesson Plan with Evidence (2007-08-07)