ISTE Standards

The ISTE Standards are a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. The standards are helping educators and education leaders worldwide re-engineer schools and classrooms for digital age learning, no matter where they are on the journey to effective edtech integration. Visit the ISTE Standards FAQs to learn more.

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A Roadmap for Innovating Education

Transforming education requires us to rethink how we teach and learn. The ISTE Standards act as a roadmap for bold, innovative educators and education leaders to re-engineer their schools and classrooms for digital age learning no matter where they fall on the journey to meaningful, effective ed tech integration. Want to know more? Visit the ISTE Standards frequently asked questions....

ISTE STANDARDS FOR

Students

As educators, students are at the center of everything we do. The student standards describe the skills and knowledge they need to thrive, grow and contribute in a global, interconnected and constantly changing society.

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ISTE STANDARDS FOR

Educators

Educators have always held the key to student success. But their role is changing. The ISTE Standards for Educators define the digital age skills and pedagogical insights educators need to teach, work and learn.

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ISTE STANDARDS FOR

Education Leaders

The ISTE Standards for Education Leaders guide administrators in supporting digital age learning, creating technology-rich learning environments and leading the transformation of the educational landscape.

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ISTE STANDARDS FOR

Coaches

Technology coaches help bridge the gap from where we are to where we need to be. The ISTE Standards for Coaches describe the skills and knowledge they need to support their peers in becoming digital age educators.

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CT COMPETENCIES FOR

Educators

These Computational Thinking Competencies are intended to help educators build those skills by integrating computational thinking (CT) across all disciplines and with students of all ages.

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ISTE STANDARDS FOR

CS Educators

The ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators describe what computer science teachers must know and be able to do to help students effectively integrate these essential concepts.

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The ISTE Standards are translated in many languages. View ISTE Standards translations
Join the ISTE Standards Community
Find resources aligned to the ISTE Standards with the ISTE Seal of Alignment
The ISTE Essential Conditions are the 14 conditions necessary for systems readiness. Get the free tool that evaluates your system measured against the Essential Conditions.
Bring the standards to the classroom with the ISTE Standards for Students ebook

ISTE Standards adoption by state

Has your state adopted the newest generation of ISTE Standards?

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Blue Previous Generation of ISTE Standards

If your state is using an out-of-date version of the ISTE Standards, let us help you advocate for an upgrade! The Student, Educator and Leader Standards have been updated since 2016.

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