Computer Science
Act 187 Computer Science Course Information
- Computer Science and Mathematics (PDF) – expires June 30, 2017
- Computer Science and Mathematics (DOCX) – expires June 30, 2017
- Essentials of Computer Programming (PDF) – expires June 30, 2017
- Essentials of Computer Programming (DOCX) – expires June 30, 2017
Though the following Computer Science Independent Study and Computer Science Internship opportunities are part of the 2017-18 computer science implementation grid, the Arkansas State Board of Education adopted both as valid courses beginning in 2016-17. The Computer Science Independent Study and Computer Science Internship opportunities may not be used by a school to meet its legislative requirements under Act 187.
- Computer Science Independent Study (PDF) – valid beginning in 2016-17
- Computer Science Independent Study (DOCX) – valid beginning in 2016-17
- Computer Science Internship (PDF) – valid beginning in 2016-17
- Computer Science Internship (DOCX) – valid beginning in 2016-17
The following standards documents are to be implemented beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. The Computer Science Fact Sheet continues to be updated with 2017-18 school year implementation guidance. Kindergarten – 8th grade
- Computer Science Standards for Grades K-4 (PDF)
- Computer Science Standards for Grades K-4 (DOCX)
- Computer Science Standards for Grades 5-8 (PDF)
- Computer Science Standards for Grades 5-8 (DOCX)
- Coding Block for Grades 7 or 8 (PDF)
- Coding Block for Grades 7 or 8 (DOCX)
High School
- Computer Science High School Courses Levels 1 – 4 (PDF) – valid July 1, 2017
- Computer Science High School Courses Levels 1 – 4 (DOCX) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Programming (PDF) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Programming (DOCX) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Networking (PDF) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Networking (DOCX) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Information Security (PDF) – valid July 1, 2017
- Advanced Information Security (DOCX) – valid July 1, 2017
Last Update: August 11, 2016
For more information, please contact:
Anthony Owen, State Director of Computer Science Education
Arkansas Department of Education
Four Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-3386