Dear Colleagues,
I am attaching the official announcement from the Iowa Department of Education on the selection of Kuder® Navigator
as Iowa’s state-designated career information and decision-making
system (CIS), in accordance with 281—Iowa Administrative code 49.6(2).
As you know, all school districts must use a CIS which supports the
requirements for the career and academic planning process established in
statute and meets the standards adopted by the Iowa State Board of
Education. School districts may choose to use the state-designated
system, Kuder® Navigator, or any of the other systems listed on the department’s website that meet state standards.
The
department thoroughly reviewed all vendor proposals for the
state-designated system and found Navigator to be a comprehensive,
high-quality system that not only meets all State Board of Education
standards, but also encourages active involvement of faculty, staff, and
parents and eases the transitions into high school and postsecondary
education. I encourage those interested in reviewing Navigator to
contact Kuder® at 1-877-999-6227.
I’m
hopeful the information in the attached announcement provides clarity
on the requirements of 281—Iowa Administrative code 49.6. In addition to
announcing the state-designated system, it also includes information on
the review process of vendor-provided CISs that meet state standards,
school district responsibilities, as well as implementation and training
support contacts.
Questions about career and academic planning can be directed to Amy Vybiral at amy.vybiral@iowa.gov or 515-281-3169.
Thank you for all you do to ensure students in Iowa graduate college and career ready.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Ryan Wise, Ed.L.D.
Director
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Office: 515-281-3436
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