Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) knowledge, reasoning, and skills are essential both to prepare students for personal and civic efficacy in the twenty-first century and to prepare and inspire a much larger and more diverse number of students to pursue the innovative and creative careers of the future. In Massachusetts, DLCS instruction includes the areas of computing and society, digital tools and collaboration, computing systems, and computational thinking.

Although Digital Literacy, Information Technology and Computer Science are distinctive in nature, it is essential to take an inclusive approach to teaching and preparing our students for today's modern society. The standards represent the core elements of digital literacy and computer science, not the totality of each.

• Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course Taking Dashboard: This dashboard displays data about K–12 students completing at least one Digital Literacy or Computer Science (DLCS) course in a given school or district.
• Digital Literacy and Computer Science Coursetaking Report: view the number or percentage of students completing Digital Literacy and Computer Science courses as reported by each Massachusetts K–12 district.
• The DLCS PreK–6 License is now available! Please see the Educator Resources page for more information.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

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Professional Learning

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Parent and Guardian Resources

Become a DLCS Teacher

Research

Contact the DLCS Team

• Paula Moore, DLCS Content Support Lead
• Alva Laster, DLCS Content Support Specialist

Last Updated: May 2, 2025