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New York State K-12 Computer Science Learning Standards
New York State K-12 Computer Science Learning Standards
Learning standards for Computer Science have been combined with Digital Literacy in the State Education Department's "Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards".
There are Five Specific Concept Areas:
Impacts of Computing
Computational Thinking
Networks and Systems Design
Cybersecurity
Digital Literacy
Each Concept Area identifies between five and ten learning objectives grouped into five grade-bands: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12.
In all, there are 170 progressive standards all New York State students are expected to master throughout their K-12 experience.
Over 839 individuals contributed to these learning standards, with the majority of contributors being K-12 educators and administrators.
Timetable for Roll-out and Implementation:
Timetable for Roll-out and Implementation:
NYS Standards Development:
NYS Standards Development:
April 12, 2018 - Assembly Bill A9506 (Part R) Passes:
"The commissioner education shall convene a working group including teachers and school administrators, industry experts, institutions of higher education and employers to review existing recognized computer science frameworks and develop draft model New York state computer science standards for kindergarten through grade 12. The workgroup shall use their educational or technological expertise to ensure that the model standards they recommend to the commissioner of education and Board of Regents prepare students for postsecondary education or employment. On or before December 1, 2019, the working group shall deliver a report to the commissioner of education and the Board of Regents detailing the findings of the working group and recommend draft model kindergarten through grade 12 computer science standards for their approval."
September 24, 2018
A priorities-setting meeting of ~40 'experts' was held.
Early December 2018
Standards committees begin meeting
Late February 2019
Committees share drafts with other committees
June 2019
Committees' feedback turned over to consultants
October 15, 2019 Public Comment on Draft Standards
November 15, 2019 Public Comment Period Ends
January 7, 2020 Board of Regents Conditionally Approve the Standards
Early grade bands must be revised.
• Begin to develop resources and guidance to aid the field in implementing the standards..."
December 14, 2020 Final revision presented to the Board of Regents and adopted.
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