# K-12 Educational Standards Dataset Sources & Resources **Comprehensive documentation of all resources, URLs, and data sources used in creating our K-12 educational standards datasets.** ## Table of Contents 1. [Overview](#overview) 2. [Computer Science & Technology](#computer-science--technology) 3. [Business & Economics](#business--economics) 4. [Texas Comprehensive K-12](#texas-comprehensive-k-12) - [Core TEKS Standards](#core-teks-standards) - [Career & Technical Education](#career--technical-education) - [Special Programs & Services](#special-programs--services) - [Policy & Assessment Context](#policy--assessment-context) 5. [General Educational Standards](#general-educational-standards) 6. [Research Methodologies](#research-methodologies) 7. [HuggingFace Dataset Repositories](#huggingface-dataset-repositories) --- ## Overview This document catalogs all primary sources, official standards documents, educational frameworks, and research resources used to compile our comprehensive K-12 educational standards datasets. Each section includes direct URLs, descriptions, and the specific data elements extracted from each source. --- ## Computer Science & Technology ### Primary Standards Organizations #### **Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)** - **Main Website**: https://csteachers.org/ - **K-12 CS Standards**: https://csteachers.org/k12standards/ - **Standards Document**: CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards (Revised 2017) - **Framework Areas**: - Computing Systems - Networks and the Internet - Data and Analysis - Algorithms and Programming - Impacts of Computing #### **International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)** - **Main Website**: https://iste.org/ - **Standards for Students**: https://iste.org/standards/students - **Computational Thinking Competencies**: https://iste.org/explore/computational-thinking - **Framework Areas**: - Empowered Learner - Digital Citizen - Knowledge Constructor - Innovative Designer - Computational Thinker - Creative Communicator - Global Collaborator #### **K12 Computer Science Framework** - **Main Website**: https://k12cs.org/ - **Framework Document**: K-12 Computer Science Framework (2016) - **Core Concepts**: - Computer Systems - Networks and the Internet - Data and Analysis - Algorithms and Programming - Impacts of Computing ### State-Level Resources #### **Washington State (OSPI)** - **Computer Science Standards**: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/learning-standards-instructional-materials/computer-science - **K-12 CS Learning Standards**: Implementation guidelines and grade-level expectations ### Research & Development #### **Code.org Educational Research** - **Research Reports**: Academic studies on CS education effectiveness - **Curriculum Frameworks**: Age-appropriate computer science learning progressions --- ## Business & Economics ### Financial Literacy Standards #### **Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy** - **Main Website**: https://www.jumpstart.org/ - **Personal Financial Education Standards**: Jump$tart National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education (2021 Edition) - **Core Areas**: - Earning Income - Spending - Saving - Investing - Managing Credit - Managing Risk ### Business Education Standards #### **National Business Education Association (NBEA)** - **Main Website**: https://www.nbea.org/ - **Business Education Standards**: NBEA National Standards for Business Education (2023) - **Program Areas**: - Accounting - Business Law - Career Development - Communication - Economics - Entrepreneurship - Information Technology - International Business - Management - Marketing #### **Council for Economic Education (CEE)** - **Main Website**: https://www.councilforeconed.org/ - **Economic Education Standards**: Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics - **Framework**: 20 content standards covering fundamental economic concepts --- ## Texas Comprehensive K-12 ### Core TEKS Standards #### **Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Main Portal** - **Primary Website**: https://tea.texas.gov/ - **Academics Section**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics - **Subject Areas**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas #### **TEKS Standards Framework** - **TEKS Overview**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/texas-essential-knowledge-and-skills - **TEKS Implementation**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/teks-implementation - **TEKS Guide**: https://teksguide.org/ #### **Texas Administrative Code (TAC) - TEKS Chapters** **Core Academic Subjects:** - **Chapter 110 - English Language Arts**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-110 - **Chapter 111 - Mathematics**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-111 - **Chapter 112 - Science**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-112 - **Chapter 113 - Social Studies**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-113 **Languages & Arts:** - **Chapter 114 - Languages Other Than English**: Coverage of world languages and classical languages - **Chapter 117 - Fine Arts**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-117 - **Chapter 118 - Economics**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-118 **Health & Physical Education:** - **Chapter 115 - Health Education**: Personal wellness and health knowledge - **Chapter 116 - Physical Education**: Movement patterns and physical fitness **Technology & Special Programs:** - **Chapter 126 - Technology Applications**: Digital citizenship and computational thinking - **Chapter 128 - Spanish Language Arts & ESL**: Bilingual education and ESL frameworks ### Career & Technical Education #### **CTE Overview** - **CTE Main Page**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education - **CTE Programs of Study**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-programs-of-study - **2024-2025 CTE Programs**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/2024-2025-cte-programs-of-study #### **CTE TEKS Standards** - **Chapter 127 - Career Development**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-127 - **Chapter 130 - CTE Business & Industry**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-130 - **CTE TEKS**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/cte-teks #### **CTE Resource Centers** - **Texas CTE Resource Center**: https://www.txcte.org/ - **State Career Cluster Pages**: https://www.txcte.org/binder/state-career-cluster-pages - **Education and Training Career Cluster**: https://www.txcte.org/resource/education-and-training-career-cluster #### **External CTE Resources** - **Advance CTE**: https://careertech.org/career-clusters/ - **Career Clusters Framework**: National career clusters and pathways - **ICEV Texas CTE Programs**: https://www.icevonline.com/blog/texas-career-clusters ### Special Programs & Services #### **Special Education** - **Section 504**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/section-504 - **Special Education Services**: IDEA compliance and IEP frameworks - **Technical Assistance**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/504-guide.pdf #### **Gifted & Talented Education** - **GT Education**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/gifted-and-talented-education - **State Plan Guidance**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/gifted-and-talented-education/guidance-for-interpreting-the-expectations-of-the-texas-state-plan-for-the-education-of-gifted/talented-students - **Texas Association for GT**: https://www.txgifted.org/ #### **English Language Support** - **Bilingual/ESL Programs**: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/english-learner-support/bilingual-and-english-as-a-second-language-education-programs - **ELPS Standards**: English Language Proficiency Standards (2024 revision) - **Dual Language Programs**: Funding and framework support #### **Student Support Services** - **School Health**: Comprehensive health and wellness programs - **School Guidance and Counseling**: SEL and mental health frameworks - **Migrant Education Program**: Support for migrant student populations ### Policy & Assessment Context #### **STAAR Assessment System** - **Assessment Updates**: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/test-administration/2024-tac-student-assessment-general-updates.pdf - **STAAR Transition**: Texas Tribune coverage of STAAR replacement: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/02/texas-staar-standardized-test-accountability/ - **Testing Calendar**: https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/test-administration/2024-2025-testing-calendar.pdf #### **Accountability System** - **2025 Accountability Rating**: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/2025-accountability-rating-system - **Performance Reports**: School district accountability and rating systems #### **Legislative Context** - **STAAR Overhaul**: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/01/texas-legislature-special-session-staar-test/ - **Assessment Results**: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/news-releases/news-2025/tea-releases-spring-2025-staarr-end-of-course-assessment-results #### **Policy Analysis** - **Texas Policy Research**: https://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/texas-finally-releases-school-ratings-for-2024-and-2025-what-the-data-really-shows/ - **Houston Public Media**: Coverage of educational policy changes --- ## General Educational Standards ### Federal Resources #### **U.S. Department of Education** - **Educational Standards**: Federal guidance on state standards development - **ESSA Implementation**: Every Student Succeeds Act frameworks #### **National Assessment Resources** - **NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)**: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ - **Performance Data**: National and state-level achievement data ### Research Organizations #### **Urban Institute** - **Education Research**: Data-driven education policy research - **Assessment Analytics**: Student performance and educational outcomes #### **Next Generation Science Standards** - **NGSS Website**: https://www.nextgenscience.org/ - **3D Learning**: Science and engineering practices integration #### **Project 2061 - AAAS** - **Science Literacy**: https://www.project2061.org/ - **Benchmarks for Science Literacy**: Foundational science education frameworks #### **NASA Education** - **STEM Education**: https://science.nasa.gov/ - **Educational Resources**: Space and earth science curriculum support --- ## Research Methodologies ### Data Collection Approaches #### **Web Scraping & API Integration** - **Official Standards Documents**: Direct download of PDF and web-based standards - **Cross-Reference Validation**: Multiple source verification for accuracy - **Real-Time Updates**: Monitoring for standards revisions and policy changes #### **Standards Alignment** - **Taxonomic Classification**: Bloom's Taxonomy integration - **Grade-Level Progression**: Developmental appropriateness validation - **Cross-Curricular Mapping**: Inter-subject connection identification #### **Quality Assurance** - **Expert Review**: Educational professional validation - **Automated Validation**: Schema and format consistency checking - **Version Control**: Change tracking and documentation ### Data Enhancement #### **Real-World Applications** - **Career Pathway Mapping**: Industry connection identification - **Assessment Strategy Development**: Evaluation method recommendations - **Technology Integration**: Digital tool and platform alignment #### **Accessibility Considerations** - **Universal Design for Learning**: UDL principle integration - **Multi-Language Support**: ESL and bilingual education frameworks - **Special Needs Accommodations**: IEP and 504 plan compatibility --- ## HuggingFace Dataset Repositories ### Published Datasets #### **Computer Science Comprehensive** - **Repository**: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-computer-science-comprehensive - **Coverage**: 696 learning objectives across K-12 computer science education - **Standards**: CSTA, ISTE, K12CS Framework integration #### **Business & Economics Comprehensive** - **Repository**: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-business-economics-comprehensive - **Coverage**: 1,236 learning objectives spanning financial literacy and business education - **Standards**: Jump$tart, NBEA, CEE framework integration #### **Texas K-12 Ultra-Comprehensive** - **Repository**: https://huggingface.co/datasets/robworks-software/k12-texas-comprehensive - **Coverage**: 15,040 learning objectives across complete Texas educational ecosystem - **Standards**: All 14 TEKS chapters plus specialized programs and support services ### Dataset Characteristics #### **Licensing** - **License Type**: CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication) - **Usage Rights**: Unrestricted use for educational, research, and commercial applications - **Attribution**: Optional but appreciated citation format provided #### **Data Format** - **Primary Format**: JSON with HuggingFace dataset integration - **Schema**: Consistent across all datasets with standardized field names - **Size Categories**: 1K