Learning Resource Library

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“Cybersecurity Frameworks: What K-12 Leaders Need to Know” is a resource for state and local education leaders encouraging the adoption of nationally recognized cybersecurity best practices.

The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field.

Microsoft’s documentation on Microsoft Endpoint Manager, including tutorials, videoes, and guides.

The Apple Deployment Guide for Education is intended for technology managers and technical administrators and provides instruction on the steps of deploying Apple devices successfully in a learning environment.

The K-12 Blueprint offers the latest tools, research data, device information, best practices, deployment strategies, and success stories showing real-world results so that today’s education leaders can plan and implement successful technology initiatives.

Google provides a comprehensive support platform for Google Workspace Administrators.

CS Hands-On is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to make computer science education an inclusive subject for all students, not just those with access to technology. CS Hands-On offers free curriculum and resources.

TeachEngineering is produced by the University of Colorado Boulder and provides free K-12 STEM curriculum.

The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan education nonprofit building a national movement to create a more news-literate America. They offer tools, resources, events, and a community related to digital literacy.

The Be Internet Awesome is a free digital citizenship curriculum developed by Google that gives educators the tools and methods they need to teach digital safety fundamentals.

Digital Bridge K12: Connectivity Toolkit contains guidance and best practices to help you find and compare Internet options for students that lack home access.

Connect K-12 is a free, actionable internet speed and pricing information tool for America’s K-12 school districts.

ICN (Illinois Century Network) is a secure K-12 Broadband Network available at no cost for all Illinois K-12 public school districts. This program removes barriers limiting access to secure Internet bandwidth essential in today’s digital learning environment.

The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success report advocates for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access both on and off campus to prepare all students for life and work.

IL Broadband Interactive Map is produced by the Illinois Broadband Lab and displays different levels of access for various stakeholders across the state.

Using Google Drive and Docs, this Technology Documentation Guide can help districts more effectively organize critical technology-related documents in a single digital repository.

Each month, grab the upcoming Tech Check-in Calendar page for a timely tip about optimizing your day-to-day edtech utilization.

Utilize the K12 Incident Response Management Plan Template from Security Studio to be better prepared if and when an Incident happens in your District.

IT Security Policy Templates among additional Security Resources from Security Student