Alaska K–12 Computer Science Standards

Provides K–12 computing standards covering systems, networks, data and algorithms. Schools and teachers decide how to incorporate the standards into curriculum. The framework does not itself establish a universal required CS course.

Computer science

Jurisdiction: Alaska · State / DC
Policy status: Effective
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: Optional / local discretion
Grades: All K-12
Audience: Multiple
Learning evidence: Published standards
Instrument: Standards / graduation requirement

Dates & implementation

Adopted June 2019. Local schools and teachers determine how to incorporate the standards.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Funding & support

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding and current award availability are not established in this collection. This does not mean no funding exists.

Evidence & source location

Cover: adopted June 2019; introduction, p.3; advanced standards L2.AP.A.01–02, p.11.

Alaska K–12 Computer Science Standardshttps://education.alaska.gov/computer-science/Alaska-Computer-Science-Standards.pdf ↗

The PDF states June 2019 adoption; the landing page says March 2019. The adopted document controls this entry. AI examples are advanced high-school content, not an AI requirement for every grade.

Review history

Reviewed against primary evidence

Source availability checked Oct 5, 2026: Official source body read. This is separate from verification of the policy claim below.

Source review date recorded in database: 2026-10-05

2026-10-05 — Read the identified primary authority and scope. Added to the learning inventory; independent review remains open.

Record ID: AK-2019-CS-STAND

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