Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in 2015, replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. It maintains a focus on equity for all students while giving states and local school districts much more ownership over systems of school accountability and support.
In Iowa, ESSA has been a great opportunity to build on bold education improvements underway that align with ESSA requirements, including clear and rigorous standards for what students should know and be able to do, a school accountability system that targets support where and when schools need it most and a structure for professional learning that emphasizes teacher leadership and evidence-based practices.
Summary Overview of Iowa’s Plan
Important Contacts
![Crista Carlile](https://www.heartlandaea.org/app/uploads/2022/07/Carlile_Crista-200x200-c-default.jpg)
Crista Carlile
- Regional Director
![Susie Meade](https://www.heartlandaea.org/app/uploads/2023/07/Meade_Susie-200x200-c-default.jpg)
Susie Meade
- Chief Academic Officer
![Wendy Robinson](https://www.heartlandaea.org/app/uploads/2020/08/Robinson_Wendy-200x200-c-default.jpg)
Wendy Robinson
- Director of Instructional Services