Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States

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Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.

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Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Department of Administrative Services: Procurement

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Iowa has a state digital learning plan.

Iowa’s Digital Learning Plan was launched in October of 2018 and is intended to be a working document. The Iowa Digital Learning Plan is the result of a collaborative effort between the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), the American Institute for Research (AIR) and many stakeholders.

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State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Iowa does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Iowa does not require district level digital learning or educational technology plans, but strongly encourages districts to engage in planning.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Iowa has digital learning standards for students.

Iowa educational technology standards are embedded as part of the core curriculum standards.

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State Personalized Learning Definition

Iowa does not have a unique state definition for personalized learning.

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The Department of Education produced a guidance document for administrators, parents and students related to online providers and resources. Districts fund the purchase of digital instructional materials with general state funds and/or local initiatives.

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Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Department of Administrative Services: Procurement

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Definitions

Definition for Instructional Materials

Iowa has a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

Textbooks means any of the following: Books and loose leaf or bound manuals, systems of reusable instructional materials or combinations of books and supplementary instructional materials which convey information to the student or otherwise contribute to the learning process, or electronic. Electronic textbooks, including but not limited to computer software, applications using computer-assisted instruction, interactive videodisc, and other computer courseware and magnetic media. Laptop computers or other portable personal computing devices which are used for nonreligious instructional use only.

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Definition for Open Educational Resources

Iowa does not have a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Iowa has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

Federal Definition

The Department of Education references the Federal definition for Accessible Instructional/Educational Materials.

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Definition for Accessible Technologies

Iowa has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

AEM Definition

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Guidelines and Policies

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Iowa has a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

Yes, our state has a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials

Materials Adoption Includes

Software

Digital Materials

Online Content

Supplemental Materials

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

No, our state does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa has a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

Iowa has established state content standards for curriculum, and each district is required to develop their own content standards that incorporate the state standards. In 2008, Iowa mandated the Iowa Core for all Iowa schools. All districts are required to “offer and teach” certain types and numbers of courses, although each district administration selects its own local curriculum, textbooks, and other classroom materials. The “offer and teach” requirements are outlined in 281–Iowa Administrative Code 12. Generally, elementary grades 1-6 must teach language arts, social studies, math, science, health, physical education, traffic safety, music and visual arts. Junior high grades 7-8 must teach language arts, social studies, math, science, health, human growth and development, physical education, music, visual art, family and consumer education, career education, and technology education.

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State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Iowa does not have a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

No, our state does not have a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Iowa does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

No, our state does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Accessibility for Digital Instructional Materials is included in the Iowa Digital Learning Plan (IDLP). Guidance is provided regionally by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance is currently provided by the Iowa’s region Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Iowa does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

No, our state does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

State Review Process

Review of Instructional Materials

Iowa does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

The Department of Education has produced a guidance document for administrators, parents and students related to online providers and resources.

Materials Includes

OER

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Iowa does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Iowa does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Iowa has an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

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Online content

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa has an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

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Resource Repositories

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Iowa has a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Our state’s regional Area Education Agencies (AEAs) provide this service.

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Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Iowa has a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

Our state’s regional Area Education Agencies (AEAs) provide this service.

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State Resource Repository

Iowa has a state resource repository.

Our state’s regional Area Education Agencies (AEAs) provide online professional learning resources through AEA Learning Online. This tool offers educators a wide array of facilitated and personalized online learning options focused on some of the most pressing professional development areas.

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OER

Free resources with copyright restrictions

Subscription based resources (via contract or partnership)

Funding

Dedicated State Funding

Iowa has dedicated state funding.

Districts fund the purchase of digital instructional materials, digital instructional materials and devices with general state funds and/or local initiatives.

Instructional Materials

Digital Instructional materials

Devices

Funding - District Options

Use local funds

Collaborate with other districts

Partner with non-profits

Leverage state purchasing contracts

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Iowa does not procure resources for schools or districts on a statewide level. Each school district has the constitutional authority, from state and/or local resources, to procure and use digital resources and innovative educational technologies as they deem appropriate to meet educational goals and requirements.Districts fund the purchase of digital instructional materials with general state funds and/or local initiatives.

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Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Department of Administrative Services: Procurement

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Guidance – Publishers

Iowa has procurement guidelines for companies interested in selling instructional materials in the state.

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Central Procurement Enterprise requires vendors to register. Contact the Vendor Registration Coordinator: purchasing.mailbox@iowa.gov

Guidance – Publishers - Accessibility Features

Iowa does not have guidelines for commercial or OER publishers, developers, or vendors related to accessibility features in products/services.

No, our state does not have guidelines for commercial or OER publishers, developers, or vendors related to accessibility features in products/services.

Request for Proposals/Request for Information

Iowa does not have a request for proposals/request for information process.

State Master Contract - Contract with State

Iowa does not have state master contract available for district and schools to make purchases directly with the state.

State Master Contract - Contract with Publisher

Iowa does not have state master contract available for district and schools to make purchases directly with the publisher.

State Pricing Negotiation

Iowa does not negotiate prices with publishers, vendors during the RFP/RFI process, and districts may purchase the materials directly from the vendor.

Manage Regional Purchasing Consortia

Iowa manages regional groups that participate in regional purchasing consortia for instructional materials.

Our state’s regional Area Education Agencies (AEAs) provide this service.

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Much leadership and support for professional learning opportunities comes from Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies.https://www.aealearningonline.org/ollie

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Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Department of Administrative Services: Procurement

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

Selection of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa provides professional learning opportunities to support teachers in the selection of quality digital instructional materials (licensed and/or OER) to use in the classroom.

Professional Learning is provided primarily through Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies.

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Licensed digital

Digital OER

Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa provides professional learning opportunities to support teachers in the selection of quality digital instructional materials (licensed and/or OER) to use in the classroom.

Professional learning programs are provided primarily through Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies.

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Statewide professional learning for teachers via online courses

Statewide professional learning for teachers via webinars

Statewide professional learning for teachers via a online community

Statewide professional learning for teachers in-person

Statewide conference

Development of Professional Learning Programs

Iowa develops its own professional learning programs.

Our state develops their own professional learning programs

Our state partners with consultants to develop professional learning program

Our state hires outside consultants to develop professional learning programs

Development of OER

Iowa provides professional learning opportunities to support the development of digital OER.

Share OER

Iowa provides professional learning opportunities for teachers to share of digital OER

Professional Learning - Accessibility

Yes, our state provides professional learning to support the implementation of accessible educational materials.

Guidance is provided by our state’s regional Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

Technical Assistance - Accessible Instructional/Educational Materials

Yes, our state provide technical assistance to support the implementation of accessible instructional/educational materials

Yes, our state provides technical assistance regionally by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

Technical Assistance - Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provide technical assistance to support the use of accessible technologies.

Technical Assistance is currently provided by the Iowa’s region Area Education Agencies (AEAs).

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DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Iowa has a state digital learning plan.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Iowa does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Iowa has digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Iowa does not have a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Adopted Computer Science Teacher Association Standards

Iowa has adopted the CSTA standards.

K-12 Computer Science Standards

Iowa does not currently have K-12 computer science standards.

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Definition for Instructional Materials

Iowa has a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

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Definition for Open Educational Resources

Iowa does not have a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Iowa has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

Federal Definition

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Iowa has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

AEM Definition

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Iowa has a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

Materials Adoption Includes

Software

Digital Materials

Online Content

Supplemental Materials

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Iowa has a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Iowa does not have a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Iowa does not provide guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Iowa does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

Review of Instructional Materials

Iowa does not have a process for the review of instructional materials.

Materials Includes

OER

Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Iowa does not have a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa does not post state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Iowa does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Iowa has an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Includes

Online content

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Iowa has an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Iowa has a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Iowa has a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Iowa has a state resource repository.

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OER