603.07 - Career Education

Preparing students for careers is one goal of the education program. Career education will be written into the education program for grades kindergarten through twelve. This education will include, but not be limited to, awareness of self in relation to others and the needs of society, exploration of employment opportunities, experiences in personal decision-making, and experiences of integrating work values and work skills into their lives. 

It is the responsibility of the building principal to assist licensed employees in finding ways to provide career education in the education program. Special attention should be given to courses of vocational education nature. The board, in its review of the curriculum, will review the means in which career education is combined with other instructional programs. 

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11; 280.9. 

281 I.A.C. 12.5(7). 

I.C. Iowa Code Description 

Iowa Code § 256.11 DE - Educational Standards 

Iowa Code § 280.9 Career Education 

 

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description 

281 I.A.C. 12.5 General Accreditation Standards - Education Program 

 

Cross References Description 

603.12 Postsecondary Education Counseling 

 

Approved: 6/20/2016, 9/20/2021, 10/21/2026

Reviewed: 10/21/2026

Revised: 10/21/2026