Goal 1: All Children ready to learn upon entry to school
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
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
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