- Palmdale School District
- District Approved Resources - Unfunded
Unfunded Approved Digital Instructional Resources
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Resources below are either:
- Free (no cost)
- Freemium (some parts free but pay for extra resources)
- Paid (not district funded)
Instructional Software Resource | Description | Grade Level(s) | Active Data Privacy Agreement/Through | Limits to Use |
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Last Updated 11-17-2023 | ||||
99 Math | Interactive Math learning games and assessments | TK - 12 | Nov. 2024 | |
Accelerated Reader/ Renaissance | Supplemental reading language arts resources | K - 8 | Mar. 2025 | |
Accelerate Learning/ STEM Scopes | Supplemental STEM lessons, curriculum and resources | #5-12 | Apr. 2025 | |
Accuplacer | College readiness assessments | #9 - 12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Agricultural Experience Tracker | Agricultural, FFA site with teacher resources | #6-12 | Dec. 2024 | |
ALA Write | American Library Association resources | #3 - 12 | Apr. 2025 | |
All The Right Type | Typing practice | TK - 12 | Jan. 2025 | |
Alludo Learning | Gamification and badging for professional development | TK - 12 | Feb. 2024 | |
Amira Learning | Reading and Dyslexia Screener | TK - 12 | Dec. 2024 | SpEd Only |
AP Central | College Board, AP exams | #9 -12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Arcademics | Math games, competitions, practice | TK - 8 | Dec. 2025 | |
Arduino IDE 2.0.3 | Development, code editor application | #3 - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
Arduino Create | App for Arduino use | #3 - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
Arduino Web Editor | Connect Arduino devices, create dashboards online | #5 - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
ASB Classroom | Media and video tutorials | #5 - 12 | Nov. 2023 | |
Assistiveware | Augmentative and alternative communication tools | TK - 12 | Sept. 2024 | SpEd Only |
ASSISTments | Eureka Math support and resources | K-8 | Feb. 2026 | |
Attainment Company | Lessons, curriculum, resources for addressing needs for students with disabilities | TK - 12 | Apr. 2025 | SpEd Only |
Attention2Attendance | Attendance/truancy tracker | TK - 12 | Aug. 2025 | |
Audiate | Sound editing application | #3 - 12 | Dec. 2024 | |
Avid Media Composer | Video editing application | #5 - 12 | Dec. 2024 | |
Balfour | Yearbook editor and designer, class photos, rings | #9 - 12 | Dec. 2023 | |
Banzai | Financial literacy lessons | #6 - 12 | Oct. 2025 | |
Bedford, Freeman, and Worth Publishers | AP Courses | #8-12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Big Future | Career readiness, college prep | #9 - 12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Blooket | Gamified online quiz and learning tool | TK - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
Bluebook | Digital bluebook, assessment tool | #9 - 12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Boardmaker | Curriculum, communication, and SEL resources | TK - 12 | Dec. 2024 | SpEd Only |
Boom Learning and Boom Cards | Interactive flashcards and practice tools | TK - 12 | Jun. 2025 | |
Breakout EDU | Gamified activities and logic challenges | TK - 12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Camtasia | Video capture and editing software | #5 - 12 | Dec. 2024 | |
Canva for Education | Online graphic design and presentation tool | TK - 12 | May. 2024 | |
Center for Developing Kids | Pediatric therapy, speech therapy | TK - 12 | Jun. 2026 | SpEd Only |
Checkology | News and media literacy information and resources for students | #3 - 12 | Mar. 2025 | |
Chess.com | Online chess games | TK - 12 | Nov. 2023 | |
Class Technologies | Zoom overlay, takes attendance, allows whiteboarding | K - 12 | Nov. 2024 | |
ClassCraft | Gamification of the classroom | TK - 12 | Feb. 2026 | |
Classflow | Software native for the Promethean board, for teachers and students | TK - 12 | Jan. 2025 | |
Code.org | Online coding courses, beginner to advanced | TK - 12 | Jan. 2025 | |
Code Combat | Online coding courses, beginner to advanced | TK - 12 | Jul. 2026 | |
CoderZ | Online coding courses, beginner to advanced | #3-12 | Nov. 2023 | |
Coding Express/Lego | Beginner coding for young children | TK - 3 | Dec. 2023 | |
College Board | PSAT, SAT, AP assessments, college readiness | #9 - 12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Common Sense Media | Digital citizenship lessons and resources | K - 12 | Oct. 2025 | |
CommonLit | English Language Arts, online books and articles | TK - 12 | Sept. 2024 | |
Compuscholar | Digital literacy and computer programming | #6 -12 | Jul. 2025 | |
Computers at Work | Simulation courses for computer careers | #9 - 12 | Apr. 2025 | |
Cubelets | Cubelets coding blocks software and applications | K - 12 | Apr. 2025 | |
Daybreak Health | Teletherapy sessioins, universal screener | #3 - 12 | May. 2025 | SpEd Only |
DBQ Project | Evidence based argumentative writing resources and lessons | #6-12 | Apr. 2023 | |
Delta Math | Online supplemental math resources | #6-8 | Jun. 2025 | Pilot at Shadow Hills |
Desmos | Digital math activities, calculators, graphs | K - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
DOGO News | Online current events articles, news, in English and Spanish | #3 - 12 | May. 2025 | |
Don Johnston Inc. | Online reading, annotation, and quiz creation tools, supports for SpEd students | #3-12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Drone Blocks App | Digital coding curriculum and lessons | #3-12 | Sept. 2024 | |
Duck Duck Moose - all applications | Variety of applications for supplemental reading language arts and math development, iPad apps | TK - 2 | No DPA - no data exchanged, no ads | |
Easel.ly | Graphic design and presentation site | TK - 12 | Jan. 2026 | |
Edmentum | CTE, credit recovery, remediation, MTSS, online assessments | #8-12 | Aug. 2024 | Approved for PACHS only |
EdPuzzle | Interactive video tool to build assessments and engagement | TK - 12 | Aug. 2026 | |
Edutyping | Typing practice for students | TK - 8 | Apr. 2026 | |
EPIC! Books for Kids | English language arts resources and books | TK - 5 | No DPA - no data exchanged, no ads | Students join with class code |
EquatIO | Digital math toolbar, Chrome extension | #3-12 | Aug. 2023 | |
EverFi K-12 | Financial learning, social emotional, and health and wellness resources | K - 12 | Apr. 2025 | |
Explore Learning (Gizmos) | Interactive, hands-on science, math, STEM lessons, resources | #3-8 | May. 2025 | |
Flip | Video discussion and sharing app | TK - 12 | Jun. 2026 | |
Flocabulary | Library of songs, videos and activities | TK - 12 | May 2026 | |
Formative | Assessments, tools to engage students | TK - 12 | Jun. 2025 | |
Gimkit | Interactive learning games and assessments | TK - 12 | Mar. 2025 | |
Gizmos | Math and science online simulations | #3-12 | May. 2025 | |
GoNoodle | Physical education games and activities | TK - 12 | May. 2024 | |
Grade Transferer | Transfers grades from Google Classroom to district SIS grade book | TK - 12 | No Agreement | Teacher access only |
Grammarly | Extension for Chrome and website, grammar and spelling check tools | TK - 12 | Jun. 2026 | |
Great Minds | Math resources and lessons related to Engage NY curriculum | TK - 5 | No Agreement | Teacher access only |
HeidiSongs | Early reading and math concepts through song | TK - 2 | Jan. 2024 | |
Horizon - Robotics | Robotics and AI resources | #8-12 | ||
IXL | Supplemental reading, math, science and social studies activities and resources | K - 8 | Jul. 2024 | Approved for Yellen, Oak Tree, PDC only |
Kahoot | Interactive learning games and assessments | TK - 12 | Nov. 2024 | Teachers create accounts, students use code to join |
Kami | Online editing tools for PDF's, Chrome extension | #2-12 | Apr. 2026 | |
Kialo Education | Development of critical thinking and debate skills | #6-12 | Jul. 2024 | |
Lalilo/Renaissance | Early literacy tracking, monitoring, data | TK - 8 | Feb. 2025 | |
Learning Bits (Science Bits) | Multimedia science lessons, curriculum, resources, STEM | #5-12 | Nov. 2023 | |
LEGO Education | WeDo, Spike, Mindstorms robotics coding applications and resources | #3-12 | Jan. 2026 | |
Literacy Footprints Digital Reader | Digital and online support for reading language arts | TK - 3 | ||
Live School | School culture, behavior management tools | TK - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
Loom | Screen recording tool, video creation | #3-12 | Aug. 2023 | |
Minecraft Education | Virtual space for building, creation, gaming | #4-12 | Nov. 2024 | |
Mobile Ed. Productions, Inc. | Assemblies, supplemental resources | TK - 12 | Jul. 2025 | |
Mote | Audio feedback tool for use with Google Workspace applications, Chrome extension | K - 12 | Sept. 2023 | |
NASEF | eSports resources and curriculum | #4-12 | Nov. 2024 | |
Nearpod | Interactive lessons, videos, gamified learning, assessment | TK - 12 | May 2026 | |
Osmo Apps | Online resources and application for Osmo manipulatives | K - 3 | May. 2024 | |
Ott-o-matic | Google Suite add-ons, utility apps | TK - 12 | Aug. 2026 | |
Padlet | Online digital notepad, idea sharing site | TK - 12 | Jun. 2024 | |
Pass | Tardy and attendance application | #6 - 12 | Dec. 2023 | |
Peardeck | Assessments, classroom engagement tools | TK - 12 | Jan. 2026 | |
Peekapak | Social emotional learning lessons, resources | TK - 5 | Mar. 2025 | Approved for Tamarisk only |
PBIS Rewards | Positive behavior intervention and support program | TK - 12 | Jul. 2024 | |
PodOmatic | Create and publish podcasts | TK - 12 | Dec. 2025 | |
Polished Play | Puppet creator, animator, book creator tool | TK - 5 | Jan. 2026 | |
Poll Everywhere | Online polling program, embedded in slides or presentations | TK - 12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Popplet | Mind maps, graphic organizers, iPad app | TK - 3 | Jan. 2025 | |
Proloquo2Go | Augmentative and alternative communication tools, iPad app | TK - 12 | Sept. 2024 | SpEd only |
Quiver 3D Coloring | Augmented Reality application, iPad app | TK - 12 | Jan. 2024 | |
Quizalize | Quiz and assessment tool, gamified classroom, feedback tool | TK - 12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Quizziz | Quiz and assessment tool, gamified classroom, feedback tool | TK - 12 | Jul. 2026 | |
Read & Write for Google | Text-to-speech, learning feedback, assistive technologies, Chrome extension | TK - 12 | Apr. 2024 | |
ReadWorks | Reading comprehension, free articles and resources | K - 12 | Oct. 2024 | |
Rosetta Stone | Foreign language lessons, support, instructional resources | K - 12 | Sept. 2023 | |
Schoology | Learning management system for hybrid and online learning | #3-12 | Feb. 2025 | |
Screencastify | Screen recording tool, video creation | #3-12 | Jan. 2025 | |
Seesaw | Interactive learning platform, electronic portfolio | TK - 3 | Jun. 2024 | No usage of in-app communications permitted |
SMART Learning Suite | SMART Board software, interactive lessons, games, resources | TK - 12 | Jan. 2025 | |
Smartest EDU (Formative) | Online assessments, whiteboard, rubrics, formative assessments | TK - 12 | Jun. 2025 | |
Smart Music | Online music practice sheets, recording, and playback | #3-12 | Apr. 2024 | |
Socrative | Quiz and assessment tool, gamified classroom, feedback tool | TK - 12 | Jan. 2026 | |
Sphero EDU | Interactive application for use with Sphero robotics | TK - 12 | Nov. 2024 | |
Starfall | Beginning reading activities and lessons, in-app purchases | TK - 3 | Feb. 2026 | For ECE and SPED only |
STEMscopes | STEM Science and math resources, curriculum | #6-12 | Aug. 2025 | |
Storybird | Writing platform, storytelling, poetry, comic strip, fiction | #3-12 | Jul. 2025 | |
Storyboard That | Online storyboard tool to develop writing skills | K - 12 | Jan. 2026 | |
Stride K-12 Education | K - 12 online curriculum, distance learning | TK - 12 | Aug. 2024 | |
Sutori | Online presentations, digital notebooks, multimedia lessons, etc. | #3-12 | Jan. 2023 | |
SWANK Movie Streaming | Online streaming movie service | TK - 12 | Apr. 2024 | |
TeachingBooks.net | Information about book collections, authors, book previews and excerpts, video books | TK - 4 | Sep. 2023 | |
TechSmith Capture | Screenshot, screen capture tools | TK - 12 | Dec. 2024 | |
Texthelp (Read & Write, Equatio, WriQ, Fluency Tutor, Orbit Note, Speech Stream) | Assistive technologies for the web, reading assistance, Math equation translation, etc. | TK - 12 | Sep. 2024 | |
TD Snap App | ||||
Thinglink | Interactive links, onlines boards, images, etc. | TK - 12 | May. 2023 | |
Thinking Maps | Graphic organizers, critical thinking development | TK - 8 | Dec. 2024 | |
Tynker | Coding applications | #3-12 | Apr. 2026 | |
typing.com | Typing program | K - 8 | Sept. 2024 | |
Typing Master | Downloadable application for Windows 11 | #3-12 | Aug. 2025 | |
Unite For Literacy | Simple reading books in English and Spanish | TK - 4 | No DPA - no data exchanged, no ads | |
Vex Robotics | Vex robotics applications, Chrome extension | #4-12 | May. 2025 | |
Vooks | Reading language arts books and resources | TK - 8 | Feb. 2026 | |
Wakelet | Online portfolios, bookmarks, and collaborations tools | TK - 12 | Apr. 2024 | |
WeVideo | Video production tools and resources | TK - 12 | Dec. 2025 | |
Whiteboard.fi | Online whiteboard tool, interactive, formative assessment and feedback | TK - 12 | May. 2024 | |
Whitebox Learning | STEM engineering, drone applications | #3-12 | Feb. 2026 | |
Wordwall.net | Quizzes, assessments, matching games | TK - 12 | Aug. 2023 | |
Wonder Workshop | Applications for Wonder robots, Dot and Dash | TK - 5 | Jul. 2024 | |
Xtra Math | Fast Math Facts and practice | TK - 12 | Oct. 2025 |