Education-Ready Products and Solutions
In a crowded K-12 education space, the ISTE Seal (formerly known as the Seal of Alignment), showcases products that have been tested for quality and usability and have triumphed. Products that earn the ISTE Seal are aligned to the ISTE Standards, feature a strong user interface and support teaching practices backed by research and learning sciences.
What Does the Seal Mean for Me?
For Edtech Providers: Gain the Confidence of Schools, Districts and Education Systems With the ISTE Seal
This one-of-a-kind product certification signals to K-12 decision-makers that your solution supports evidence-based, high-impact pedagogy and is designed for scalable, equitable learning experiences. Schedule a consultation to learn more about the ISTE Seal!
For Educators: Find Solutions Built for Today’s Classrooms
When you choose a product that has earned the ISTE Seal, you can be confident the solution has been tested and validated to align to the ISTE Standards, and meets quality, usability, accessibility and inclusivity metrics.
See the Seal. Trust the Resource.
You can rely on edtech solutions that are backed by research and learning sciences. The ISTE Seal validates that a platform or product has been evaluated and approved by actionable, third-party feedback.
“Undergoing the Seal evaluation is an inherently valuable process. As an edtech product, we are constantly iterating and improving based on our research and customer feedback. The Seal provides another clear and reliable way to calibrate our priorities for improvement to ensure we are keeping pace and maintaining our high quality to best support educators and learners with our products in the digital age."
- Gina Ricker, EVERFI
ISTE Seal (Beginning in 2023): Assessment Tools | Curriculum
ISTE Seal of Alignment (Prior to 2023): Student Resources | Educator Resources | Assessment Resources
ISTE Seal: Assessment Tools
ISTE Seal: Curriculum
ISTE Seal of Alignment (Legacy): Student Resources
BrainPOP Jr.
A group of education websites with over 1,000 animated videos for K-12 students that make tough subjects easy to understand. Quizzes and support materials are included.
Certiport
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered by more than 14,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers in 148 countries. Certiport reliably delivers millions of exams each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce and corporate technology markets.
Codelicious
Codelicious Computer Science Curriculum is made up of 13 grade-level differentiated full-year courses, each of which offers developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned, computer science learning that works across a variety of instructional settings. These courses are further customized to meet the vision of a district or campuses’ unique strategy for computer science integration; whether through core content areas, specials rotations, or in dedicated computer science classes. Each classroom-ready course is delivered to teachers with all of the supplemental resources they need to feel confident teaching computer science.
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CodePKU
Online coding lessons and software training for students ages 9-18, including courses in Scratch, Python and National Olympiad in Informatics in Provinces (NOIP).
Computer Learning Kids by IBEC
A holistic cognitive program focused on the development of digital competencies for learners ages 5-12. By completing the program, students earn an international proficiency in computing and the internet.
CoolThink@JC
CoolThink@JC is an integrated program on computational thinking education for mainstream school curricula in Hong Kong, including curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, teacher training and parent education. Our mission is to inspire students’ digital creativity, proactive use of technology for social goods and ensure equal access of learning opportunity especially for underserved groups.
Digital Media Academy Certified Schools
Provides curriculum and teaching resources for K-12 schools to empower educators around the world to integrate technology into their classroom in a way that works for them. Certified Schools was launched by Digital Media Academy in 2019 to expand on its 20-year platform of delivering technology education to teachers and students.
Edmentum EdOptions Academy
A fully accredited online high school for students who need a flexible academic environment or remediation to stay on pace for graduation.
Google Applied Digital Skills
Video-based instruction and creative projects to teach students in grades 7-12 how to use and apply G Suite applications like Docs, Sheets and Slides. This is a free resource.
Keyboarding Without Tears
Keyboarding skills instruction with digital citizenship and computer readiness emphasis taught through game-based activities and audio/video. A self-directed learning program.
Learning.com EasyTech and Inquiry
A digital literacy curriculum for grades K-8 that addresses keyboarding, digital citizenship, online safety, computational thinking and coding.
Matatalab
A hands-on coding robot set that makes coding easy, fun and inspiring for learners ages 3 to 9. Matatalab uses physical blocks to represent various programming elements, commands and flow-of-control structures. By arranging and connecting these blocks, children can create programs and control a robot's behavior. Matatalab provides standard-aligned curriculum with different language versions and cross-curricular coding activities.
Microsoft Fundamentals
A package of teacher-led and self-guided courses designed to prepare participants for the Microsoft Fundamentals exam. Teacher-led courses are available via authorized Microsoft accounts; self-guided courses are free at the Microsoft Learn website.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Five teacher-led courses that help students develop knowledge and skills to improve personal productivity by using Word, Excel and PowerPoint as a pathway to earning Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.
National Coding Test for Adolescents (NCT)
The National Coding Test For Adolescents (NCT) provides programming assessments in various programming languages and tools for young learners via its online assessing platform which has integrated test application, test preparation, online assessment, AI invigilator, online automatic judge and certification issuance.
Photon
Photon is an educational company centered around three curriculum pillars: social-emotional learning, STEM, and connectivity with a global community. A Photon (home or school) educational robot helps children learn problem-solving skills, STEM, and programming. Photon aims to increase student achievement through coding, computer science, and computational thinking.
Revas
Revas ® Business Simulation Games allow students to run small virtual companies from scratch. The simulations bridge the gap between theory in class and the real world. Students running their virtual companies can experiment with different business strategies in a risk-free environment and get hands-on business experience. Teachers change their role into a facilitator and counsellor and enjoy watching students fully engage in their virtual businesses.
TechFactors I.C. Topia
I.C. Topia provides middle years students with a deeper dive into the specific areas of ICT workforce development through a catalog of 4 courses.
TechFactors RoboTek
RoboTek is a guided course sequence from kindergarten through 10th grade. The courses are presented to provide students with a solid foundation in robotics, including building and coding.
TechFactors TekHigh
TekHigh is a comprehensive catalog of courses designed for grades 6 through high school. The courses are presented to provide students with a solid foundation in how ICT skills are used within a range of topics.
TechnoKids Philippines
Founded in 2002, Technokids Philippines provides leading-edge, comprehensive computer curriculum and offers skills-based technology training for teachers in the country.
Typesy
A premium keyboarding program for education - Typesy includes a comprehensive keyboarding curriculum, super-easy setup and administration, and powerful student monitoring and reporting. Typesy has a beautiful and easy-to-use interface and is the only program that combines 4000 common core lessons with powerful typing exercises and fun games. Typesy is also the only typing program to adopt a transdisciplinary approach. As students learn to type, they also learn other important common core material covering ELA, Geography, Math, Science, and more.
TypingClub
TypingClub is a web-based, customizable educational platform for keyboarding that can be used in class or at home. Interactive lessons provide instant, meaningful feedback that encourages students to continue practicing. This is a free resource with optional paid school edition available.
ISTE Seal of Alignment (Legacy): Educator Resources
21Things4Educators
Twenty-one “things” or modules for classroom technology integration that include just-in-time resources for teachers covering basic technology skills and critical elements for learning and teaching in a digital world.
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Apple Teacher
Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators. The program helps educators build foundational skills on iPad and Mac, then guides them through integrating Apple technology into everyday lessons—creating a portfolio of their work ready to share with leadership and peers. The Apple Teacher journey offers inspiration along with flexibility, and rewards educators for doing their very best teaching.
Apple Learning Coach
Apple Learning Coach is a free professional learning program that trains instructional coaches, digital learning specialists, and other coaching educators to help teachers get more out of Apple technology. It’s a dynamic mix of self-paced lessons, workshop sessions, and personal creative projects — and participants may be eligible to receive continuing education credits.
Avid Digital Teaching & Learning
A professional development program that supports the effective integration of technology into classroom instruction. Developed with a diverse cohort of educators, the curriculum is rooted in strategies that allow teachers to explore, experience and apply digital tools in the classroom. The program combines face-to-face delivery with online tools and activities.
Coaching Mentorship Program
The Forward Edge Mentorship Program creates strategic relationships between instructional coaches and skilled leaders in instructional coaching, cultivating coaching programs that are both successful and sustainable. The Forward Edge Mentorship Program is founded in ISTE’s Standards for Coaches that supports instructional coaches in achieving large-scale transformation in schools and districts.
Edgenuity Professional Learning Catalog
Edgenuity provides standards-aligned online and blended K-12 curriculum and instructional services, including core curriculum, credit-recovery courses and intervention programs. Edgenuity also partners with schools to provide virtual instructors and PD for teachers and administrators.
EdgeU
A professional development system for teachers that provides training in the use of tech tools, web applications and strategies for instructional leadership. Teachers earn badges as they progress through skills of varying scope and rigor.
Edified
Edified is a cloud-based, self-paced, single sign on professional development LMS that offers high quality video training courses on the top hardware and software technologies in the K-12 classroom. Administrators can create personalized learning paths, upload their own content and also track and report on progress, PD hours, and evidence-based learning.
Google for Education Certified Coach
Provides access to research-backed strategies and tools that empower instructional coaches to work one-on-one with educators to drive impactful technology use and transform instruction.
Hāpara Instructional Management System and Champion Certification Program
This LMS provides an effective and efficient way to organize teaching and learning workflows in Google Suite. Hāpara gives educators tools to provide frequent and timely formative feedback, bolster digital citizenship, automate differentiation tasks, personalize learning for every student and drive student agency. The Hāpara Champion certification program, free to educators and leaders using the Hāpara LMS, includes three courses to help educators build proficiency in the Teacher Dashboard, Highlights and Workspace, and guides them in implementing these tools for student-centered learning.
Kyte Learning
A library of video-based professional development courses and tutorials for technology topics and tools. Courses typically require 30 minutes to two hours to complete and some offer continuing education units (CEUs).
Learners Edge
Provider of self-paced online and print-based continuing education courses for teachers seeking to accrue hours for relicensure, graduate credits for salary advancement or a master’s degree. Learners Edge partners with respected colleges and universities to provide versatile, effective continuing education credit courses.
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LINCspring
An online professional learning tool that allows educators to tinker with teaching strategies, reflect on new lessons and iterate own their own and with others in a digital professional learning community.
MakerBot Certification
Two sequenced, step-by-step workshops that introduce the use of 3D printing in project-based learning. Fully self-paced lessons eligible for CEUs.
Teq Online Professional Development
Facilitator-led videos that provide PD courses for teachers and administrators focused on integrating technology into their classrooms. A total of 55 technology courses are aligned with the ISTE Standards are available. A basic account is free.
Participate
This virtual PD system for teachers allows education organizations to provide self-paced online courses, connect participants in a community and scale educational initiatives. Participating teachers can pick a personalized growth pathway and engage with other users through courses, discussions, resource collections, direct messaging and more. Teachers earn microcredentials as they complete training.
Santa Clara County Office of Education Professional Innovation Pathways
Online courses that provide educators with personalized, self-paced, competency-based learning in two formats -- academies and micro-courses. Each course focuses on a unique digital theme, relevant research and best practices for digital learning.
Santillana Compartir
A flexible learning management system and assessment portal in Spanish that allows educators to develop and manage digital learning content and resources, putting students at the center of the school’s ecosystem.
Schoology Digital Learning Leader Academy
Models best practices for combining face-to-face face, synchronous and asynchronous sessions to explore trends in blended learning using the Schoology LMS platform.
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Skriware
As huge technology fans, Skriware wants to infect others with the passion for science, especially when it comes to education. Skriware's main product is SkriLab – an educational laboratory for schools based on 3D printing, programming and robotics. It consists of a 3D printer, educational robots, sets of construction blocks, online tools for 3D modeling and Skriware Academy – an online platform dedicated to teachers. SkriLab is suitable for different school subjects such as biology, math, geography, physics, chemistry, early school education or computer sciences. Main goal of SkriLab is to develop creativity, independent problem solving and critical thinking skills using modern tools to create hands-on experience.
ISTE Seal of Alignment (Legacy): Assessment Resources
Certiport Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
A globally recognized credential that validates that the person has the computing skills needed to succeed in entry-level business settings and college.
Computer Learning Kids by IBEC
A holistic cognitive program focused on the development of digital competencies for learners ages 5-12. By completing the program, students earn an international proficiency in computing and the internet.
IBEC Digital Competencies & Entrepreneurial and Entrepreneur Skills
International training and certification solution for the development and mastery of digital skills and soft skills (human skills). They allow the development of creative skills, leadership skills, group work and critical thinking. This solution allows students, teachers and professionals to be prepared to have successful ventures with great performance in the global labor market. At the end of their training process, students take an international certification exam.
ICDL Certification Program
Modules focused on a wide range of topics such as computer essentials, word processing, IT security and online collaboration.
Learning.com Digital Literacy Assessments
Online assessments to evaluate student skills across all ISTE Standards for Students at the fifth and eighth grade levels.
Testing Program
A Spanish-language Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite competency program. Instruction is sequenced and skills based across 400 program-specific skills.
Take the next step. Prove that your solution measures up.
To earn the ISTE Seal, products are reviewed by a distinguished panel of experts in education, instruction and technology. If reviewers agree the solution is learning ready in three areas – alignment with the ISTE Standards, practical usability and digital pedagogical implementation – the solution is awarded the ISTE Seal.