Adult education and literacy (AEL) teachers are instrumental in helping students achieve their goals. The following resources, organized by topic, are designed to inform, prepare and support new and experienced adult educators.
Professional Development Management System
High Quality Professional Development opportunities are provided in compliance with Iowa Administrative Code 871-76.7 (84A).
Additional information and resources related to High Quality Professional Development including the approved Professional Development list can be found on the Employment and Training Hub or by contacting the state of Iowa Adult Education and Literacy team at adulteducation@iwd.iowa.gov.
Instructor and Educational Resources
Policies and standards are meant to establish benchmarks and guides for making decisions regarding resource allocation, professional development activities and program capacity. They set clear expectations to ensure programs are high- performing and capable of meeting the diverse needs of adult learners.
Additional information and resources related to Instructional and Educational Resources including the "College and Career Readiness Standards", the "English Language Proficiency Standards", Evidence-based Reading Instruction, and templates for Instructor Observation and Professional Development plans can be found on the Employment and Training Hub or by contacting the state of Iowa Adult Education and Literacy team at adulteducation@iwd.iowa.gov.