Frameworks Used
CA CTE ICT Standards
California Department of Education
Information & Communication Technology sector pathway standards. The primary accountability framework for this course — covers technical knowledge, workplace skills, and industry readiness.
CSTA K–12 CS Standards
Computer Science Teachers Association
National standards for K–12 computer science. Covers computing systems, networks, cybersecurity, data, algorithms, and impacts of computing on society.
Common Core ELA
CCSS — Literacy in Technical Subjects
Technical reading and writing standards integrated throughout. Students read documentation, write incident reports, and present technical findings — all ELA-aligned.
Common Core Math
CCSS — Mathematical Practices
Subnetting, binary conversion, entropy calculation, and statistical analysis of attack data integrate quantitative reasoning standards directly into cybersecurity content.
Unit-by-Unit Standards Map
180-day course · 8 units
CA CTE ICT
CSTA CS
CCSS ELA
CCSS Math
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Accountability & Reporting
Perkins V Alignment
This course is designed to meet Perkins V accountability metrics: technical skill attainment (certifications), program completion, postsecondary readiness, and work-based learning participation. Standards alignment documentation supports district reporting.
Integrated Academic Connections
Every unit contains deliberate ELA and Math connections — not as add-ons, but as natural components of technical work. Writing network documentation is an ELA standard. Calculating subnets is a Math standard. The integration is authentic.
NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
Course content is also aligned with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework — the national standard for cybersecurity job roles. Students develop knowledge and skills mapped to real workforce categories.
CompTIA Pathway Alignment
The 180-day curriculum is structured to prepare students for CompTIA ITF+ certification by end of Q1, with scaffolded preparation for A+, Network+, and Security+ for students who continue their education.