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Every Learner Inquires (ELI)
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Every Learner Inquires is Iowa’s statewide science initiative. The ELI project is a four year K-12 professional development project that aligns with the Iowa Professional Development Model.
Goals
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Student Learning Goal: Improve science learning for all K-12 students in the state of Iowa
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Teacher Learning Goal: Build teacher leadership and content expertise within the system
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Teacher Practice Goal: Implement inquiry-based instruction
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Organizational Goal: Establish a structure that sustains the implementation of Every Learner Inquires (ELI)
Vision
The vision of the Every Learner Inquires (ELI) project is one in which all students engage in investigating significant scientific questions in supportive, collegial learning communities. Students will come to deeply understand important science ideas and master complex skills and reasoning processes that are essential to scientific literacy.
Mission
The mission of the Every Learner Inquires project is to assist Iowa AEAs, schools and districts in building the capacity to implement an effective K-12 science education program using inquiry-based instructional strategies as outlined in the National Science Education Standards.
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