- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
