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PK–12 Foundational (415) PK/Kindergarten (46) Grade 1 (25) Grade 2 (35) Grade 3 (30) Grade 4 (35) Grade 5 (33) Middle School (Grades 6–8) (117) High School (Grades 9–12) (94) High School Specialty (1308) Artificial Intelligence (254) Data Science for AI (79) Human Responsibility (84) Professional Practice (AI) (91) Cybersecurity (498) Network Theory & Design (132) Network Operations (91) Threats & Security Measures (119) Cybersecurity Policies (61) Professional Practice (Cyber) (95) Data Science (290) Creation & Curation (93) Analysis & Modeling Techniques (94) Visualization (46) Professional Practice (Data Science) (57) Game Development (44) Architecture (44) Physical Computing (178) Hardware & Circuit Design (38) Connectivity & Internet of Things (71) Professional Practice (Physical Computing) (69) Software Development (44) Professional Practice (Software Development) (44)

Foundational Concept

Algorithms & Design (194) Algorithmic Problem Solving (73) Machine Learning (60) Impacts of Algorithms & Design (61) Programming (69) Program Development (69) Data & Analysis (138) Data Investigation (63) Impacts of Data Science (75) Systems & Security (210) Hardware & Software (43) Security (63) Networks (43) Impacts of Computing Systems (61) Computing & Society (201) History of Computing (51) Emerging Technologies (50) Humans & Computing (55) Career Exploration (45)

High School Specialty Standards

Specialty I (347) Specialty II (219)

Teacher Standards

CS Knowledge and Skills (14) 1a. Apply CS practices (e.g., computational thinking) (2) 1b. Apply knowledge of computing systems (2) 1c. Model networks and the Internet (2) 1d. Use and analyze data (6) 1e. Develop programs and interpret algorithms (0) 1f. Analyze impacts of computing (2) Equity and Inclusion (28) 2a. Examine issues of equity in CS (11) 2b. Minimize threats to inclusion (5) 2c. Represent diverse perspectives (4) 2d. Use data for decision-making to improve equity (0) 2e. Use accessible instructional materials (8) Professional Growth and Identity (16) 3a. Pursue targeted professional development (7) 3b. Model continuous learning (2) 3c. Examine and counteract personal bias (2) 3d. Commit to the mission of CS for all students (1) 3e. Leverage community resources (2) 3f. Participate in CS professional learning communities (2) Instructional Design (12) 4a. Analyze CS curricula (0) 4b. Develop standards-aligned learning experiences (0) 4c. Design inclusive learning experiences (7) 4d. Build connections between CS and other disciplines (2) 4e. Plan projects that have personal meaning to students (1) 4f. Plan instruction to foster student understanding (1) 4g. Inform instruction through assessment (1) Classroom Practice (8) 5a. Use inquiry to facilitate student learning (1) 5b. Cultivate a positive classroom climate (1) 5c. Promote student self-efficacy (4) 5d. Support student collaboration (1) 5e. Encourage student communication (1) 5f. Guide students’ use of feedback (0)

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