District Programs

Survey of Emerging Technologies
Grade level(s): 9-12; one Semester
.5 Credit
Required for graduation effective for Class 2025 and beyond

This course meets the District requirement for a Technology credit. In this class, students will learn practical applications of web-based software and apps used for communications, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. They will learn 21st Century skills for leading safe and productive lives in school, and at home, and that will serve as a foundation for learning in post-secondary education. The skills and knowledge learned in this course are commonly required workplace skills. Course is aligned with the ISTENets Standards. Students must pass the final exam with 80%. | FY 24 AGSD Curriculum Guide

Note: Considering this course is part of a district graduation requirement, it could be included as part of a pathway

Information Technology
Information Tech @ King Tech HS; Programming and Software Development

Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

Articulation agreement in place with UAA for PLTW Course Completion

Consortium Model
The Bristol Bay Region Career & Technical Education program is a consortium of the four school districts within the Bristol Bay region.  Bristol Bay Borough School District, Dillingham City School District, Lake & Peninsula School District, and Southwest Region School District work closely together to bring a quality career and technical education program to their students.

Technology Program

• GIS Foundations

• Intro to Community GIS

• Information Technology with AVTEC A+ Certification

• Digital Storytelling & Videography

• Intro to FIRST Robotics

• 3D Printing and Laser Engraving

Consortium Model
A new consortium is being built among the Copper Rive School District, Delta Greely School District, and the Alaska Gateway School district to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the districts. Built in similar fashion as the BBRCTE model.

News Article

MOA Document

Technology Courses
Delta-Greely SD offers two courses in technology. Documents found on their website, last revised 2009. Both courses are two semesters long.

• Computer Applications (TEC302)

• Digital Publishing (TEC303)

Technology Courses
DBSD offers a variety of technology-related courses. Did not find any information on CTEPs related to these courses.

• Advanced Computer Applications

• Applied Computer Technology

• Computer Applications

• Exploring Computer Science

• Intro to Computer Technology

• Mac Tech - Apple Certification

Information Technology
FNSBSD presents a well-developed document that outlines the IT courses available in the district that links IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. Schools are encouraged ot develop Programs of Study based on the availability of courses.   Certification options include CompTIA Network+ and Security+.

• Computer Essentials 1A/1B

• Computer Science Principles 1A/1B

• IT Networking

• Computer Science 1A/1B

• Cybersecurity 1A/1B

Information Technology - Galena Interior Learning Academy
GILA offers vocational training in media and information technology.  This program includes certifications from Microsoft Office Systems and partners with local organizations such as KIYU Community Radio

• Computer Applications

• Advanced Computer Applications

• Digital Photography

HBSD requires 0.5 credit for graduation.  The district offers a variety of high school classes and certification options. The K-12 Technology Curriculum document was last updated in 2017.

• Computer I - Basic Operations

• Computer II - Media (Radio Reporting)

• Computer II - Microsoft Office Certification (MOUS Cert)

• Computer II - Robo Lab

• Computer II - Advanced Computer Literacy (CIOS 105)

• Computer II - Digital Design (Photography & Advertising)

• Work Experience: Network Assistant

JDHS offers a variety of CTE courses related to CS/Digital Literacy (website is under construction)

• Digital Arts

• Computer Science and AP Computer Science

Career and Technical Curriculum – Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 

Career and Technical Education - Lower Kuskokwim School District 

Lower Yukon School District has partnered with the ANSEP Acceleration Academy, offering an 8th grade to STEM BS degree in 5 years. Additionally, LYSD operates a Residential school in Anchorage called the Kusilvak Career Academy where students can take courses at King Tech High School and participate in the Information Tech program. Students also participate in various T3 Alaska (UAF) certification programs.

Nested under the Business pathway, Mat-Su offers a variety of career pathways for students:

• A+ (Microcomputer Maintenance and Repair)

• Desktop Publishing

• Information Technology

• N+ (Network+)

• Technology Applications 1/2/3

• Web Design

View CTEPs for the MSBSD Computer Science Technology Program