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Welcome Iowa business educators and stakeholders to a valuable website designed with you in mind to enhance Iowa's teaching and learning experience. Explore resources and tools to support professional growth and success.

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Business Education in Iowa...

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Perkins V in Iowa

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, commonly referred to as Perkins V, was signed into law on July 31, 2018. This federal law reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, which provides almost $1.43 billion in federal support for career and technical education (CTE) programs in all 50 states and U.S. territories, including support for integrated career pathway programs for students. Iowa receives nearly $13.9 million annually in federal funds, divided between secondary and postsecondary CTE programs delivered through public school districts and community colleges.

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Business Education State Standards

Business and marketing prepares students to master the knowledge and skills needed to function as citizens, consumers, employees, managers, business owners and directors of their economic futures. Studies include accounting, business law, career development, communication, computation, economics, personal finance, entrepreneurship, information technology, international business, management and marketing.

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Professional Associations

Iowa Association for Career & Technical Education

Iowa ACTE’s mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce.

Iowa Business Education Association

Joining IBEA offers educators the ultimate opportunity to enhance professional development, connect with a network of like-minded teachers, and advocate for important legislation affecting business education.

Iowa Work Based Learning

The purpose of the Iowa Work Based Learning Coordinators is to establish improved communication among high school coordinators, businesses and other professional groups to support development of quality programs.

Association for Career & Technical Education

Empowering educators to deliver high quality CTE programs that ensure all students are positioned for career success.

National Business Education Association

NBEA is the nation's leading professional organization devoted exclusively to serving individuals and groups engaged in instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business.

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Curriculum Resources

MBA Research

Lesson plans, curriculum guides, and resources.

Jacobson Institute
(University of Iowa)

​Entrepreneurship resources, including BizInnovator Startup and Design Dash.

Financial Skills for Smart Living

Financial literacy curriculum through the University of Northern Iowa. 

Iowa Intermediary Network

Work-based learning resources and connections.

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Iowa BPA

Our mission at Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth and service.
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Iowa DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Iowa FBLA

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Career & Technical Student Organizations

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Business Administration 
Program Management Committee

2024-2025 Committee Membership Roster

Deb Jones, At Large Member, Iowa Lakes Community College, Post-Secondary

Angie Axman, At Large Member, Pocahontas Schools, Secondary

Holly Booth, At Large Member, Southwestern Community College, Post-Secondary

Trish Hopper, At Large Member, Southeastern Community College, Post-Secondary

Megan Kupferschmid, IBEA Representative

Carrie Kohl, IBEA Representative, Missouri Valley High School, Secondary

Jessi McQuerrey, Business & Industry Rep., Association for Business & Industry Foundation

Natalie Harwood, Business & Industry Rep., Iowa Society of CPAs

Sarah Matheny, Administration Rep., Post-Secondary

Dennis Harden, Iowa Department of Education

Barb Schult, IACTE Representative, Linn-Mar High School, Secondary

Abby Tibbetts, Iowa Intermediary Network, Iowa Workforce Development

Jennifer Anderson, University of Northern Iowa, Post-Secondary

Dawn bowlus, University of Iowa, Post-Secondary

Mindi Heitland, IWBL Coordinators Organization, Waukee Schools, Secondary

Kent Storm, CTSO Representative, Iowa FBLA

Carol Von Tersch, CTSO Representative, Iowa DECA
Renee Davison, CTSO Representative, Iowa BPA

Rebecca Epane, MBA Research Representative, Secondary

Andrew Thonstad, MBA Research Representative, Secondary

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