Education
Goal 1 All children ready to learn upon entry to school
Measures
Percent of four-year-old children participating in a quality preschool program
Percent of children entering kindergarten proficient in beginning sounds using Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
Strategies
1.1 All 4-year olds have access to quality preschool
1.2 Increase the number of and access to quality child care settings
1.3 Increase participation of families in family support and parent education opportunities
1.4 Increase professional development opportunities in the fields of early care, health and education
Goal 2 All K-12 students prepared for success in postsecondary options
Measures
Percent of Iowa 11th grade students proficient in reading, math and science
High School graduation rates (data reported for all students, for Latino students and for African American students
Strategies
2.1 Attract and retain qualified K-12 teachers and administrators
2.2 Close the achievement gap
2.3 Provide access to a broad array of high quality courses for all high school students across Iowa
Goal 3 Expand the number of Iowa postsecondary graduates from state-supported institutions
Measures
Cohort graduation rates by award level, race/ethnicity, and gender at state supported two- and four-year, postsecondary institutions in Iowa
Number of awards/degrees conferred by award level, race/ethnicity, and gender at state supported, two- and four-year postsecondary institutions in Iowa
State Appropriations for scholarships, grants, and work study assistance to college students
Strategies
3.1 Increase opportunities for student financial assistance, especially based on need
3.2 Increase awareness of and educational opportunities to meet Iowa's future workforce needs
3.3 Recruit non-traditional students into postsecondary options
3.4 Increase the persistence and completion of Iowa students in postsecondary programs
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