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At a Glance |
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Iowa offers an extensive number of academic pathways, with several in early stages. The state works with federal legislation for career and technical education (CTE) because the state has identified education as the major catalyst for its economic development and growth. Tech Prep is a high priority in Iowa, as evidenced by the state requirement that mandates all programs articulate with at least one postsecondary institution, then all rural schools are linked with at least one community college.
Dual enrollment through the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options is Iowa’s highest priority academic pathway. It receives the largest amount of state funding among the various pathways and is available to every student in every school district. It is open to arts and sciences, but also CTE. Participation in dual enrollment is very high. AP enrollment has skyrocketed in recent years. Largely through its Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA), students from every high school, especially those from rural areas, enroll in AP courses online or over the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). The IOAPA provides training and support to educators who are teaching or who want to teach AP courses. |
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Academic Pathways |
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Special Efforts
for Underserved Students |
State Support |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
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Alternative High Schools |
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Bridge Programs |
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Career Academies |
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Charter Schools |
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College Level Exam Program (CLEP) |
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Distance Learning/
Virtual School |
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Des Moines Central Campus |
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Dual Credit/
Dual Enrollment |
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Early or Middle College High Schools |
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GED in College Settings |
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High Schools That Work |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Jobs for America Graduates |
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Tech Prep |
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