Approved Software & Privacy Compliance
Approved Educational Software & Compliance with Data Privacy and Accessibility Standards
Telluride School District is committed to protecting student data and ensuring equitable access to digital resources. In alignment with the Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act, FERPA, COPPA, and Colorado House Bill 21-1110 (Digital Accessibility Law), this page lists all approved educational applications, software, and online tools used in the district. Each resource has been vetted for compliance with student data privacy requirements and digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1.
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ActivInspire
Approved on 6.10.25. A collaborative lesson planning and delivery tool used to create presentations, customize layouts, save flipcharts, and design engaging, interactive lessons.
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Adobe
Approved on 12.09.24. Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of applications and services for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile creation, and cloud storage.
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Amplify
Approved 6.10.25. Amplify partners with educators to create engaging, rigorous K–12 curriculum, assessment, and intervention programs.
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Apple
Approved on 8.1.25. Apple offers a suite of intuitive creative apps that support photo, video, and music projects, empowering users to express themselves with ease on Mac and iOS devices.
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Arduino
Approved 6.11.25. An open-source platform for building interactive electronic projects and prototypes.
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Asset Essentials (Brightly)
Approved 6.24.25. Asset Essentials by Brightly Software is a mobile-friendly maintenance management solution offering core features like work orders and maintenance requests.
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Beast Academy (Art of Problem Solving)
Approved on 3.06.25. Beast Academy is a self-paced, interactive math curriculum designed to spark “Aha!” moments and foster a love of problem solving in young learners.
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Big Ideas Math
Approved on 6.24.25. Big Ideas Math is a comprehensive math curriculum that balances conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application for students in grades K–12.
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Big Teams
Approved on 6.27.25. BigTeams is an athletic management platform that simplifies scheduling, communication, and compliance for school sports programs.
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Blender
Approved on 7.30.25. Blender.org is the official website for Blender, a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports modeling, animation, rendering, video editing, and more.
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Blockly
Approved on 8.4.25. A programming editor developed by Google for block-based coding practice.
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BlueJ
Approved on 7.30.25. BlueJ is a free Java development environment designed for beginners, particularly aimed at teaching object-oriented programming.
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Book Break
Approved on 10.07.24. Book Break is a series of online author talks hosted by TMS, connecting students with writers to inspire a love of reading and storytelling.
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BrainPOP
Approved on 6.24.25. An animated educational site for kids covering Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
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Canva
Approved on 11.20.24. Canva is a graphic design platform for creating social media graphics, presentations, merchandise, and websites.
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Carnegie Learning
Approved on 7.16.25. Carnegie Learning is an education technology company that provides AI-driven curricula, professional learning, and software solutions for math, literacy, and world languages, grounded in cognitive science and learning research.
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Checkology
Approved on 11.12.24. Checkology is a media literacy website for 7th and 8th grade AVID students, teaching skills to evaluate news and information critically.
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ClassDojo
Approved on 9.12.24. A tool to track student behavior, manage classroom activities, build portfolios, and support school-to-home communication.
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Clevertouch
Approved on 7.17.25. Clevertouch provides interactive displays and collaboration tools designed to enhance engagement and learning in classrooms and meeting spaces.
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CodeHS
Approved on 7.31.25. CodeHS is a web-based platform that teaches computer science and coding through interactive lessons, hands-on programming exercises, and built-in teacher tools.
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Code.org
Approved on 6.10.25. Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all K–12 students can learn computer science and AI as part of their core education.
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CodeSpark
Approved on 3.31.25. CodeSpark is a game-based platform that teaches K–2 students the foundations of computer science and problem solving.
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ComicPlus
Approved on 6.24.25. ComicPlus is a digital platform that gives students unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate comics and graphic novels.
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DAC App (College Board)
Approved on 5.06.24. The DAC app by College Board records student voice responses for AP Language exams.
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Destiny (Follett)
Approved on 4.2.25. Destiny Library by Follett is a K–12 library management system for organizing, tracking, and accessing school library resources.
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eduClimber
Approved on 7.18.25. eduCLIMBER is an interactive, district‑level MTSS platform that integrates whole‑child data—academic, behavioral, attendance, social–emotional—into one system with built‑in intervention tracking, collaboration workflows, and real-time dashboards to drive data‑informed decision-making and equity.
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Epic!
Approved on 9.13.24. Epic! offers unlimited access to 40,000+ books, audiobooks, and videos for kids 12 and under.
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Figma
Approved 9.12.24. Figma is a collaborative design tool for creating user interfaces and digital products.
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FL Studio
Approved on 2.6.25. FL Studio is a digital audio workstation used for music production, beat making, and audio editing, featuring a pattern-based workflow and robust plugin support.
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Flinn Scientific
Approved on 7.18.25. Flinn Scientific is a trusted provider of hands-on science education solutions—offering laboratory equipment, chemicals, curriculum resources, and safety products designed to support K–12 and higher education science teachers
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Forefront
Approved on 7.18.25. Forefront Education is a platform that helps schools harness classroom assessment data—organizing results, aligning them to standards, and making insights visible across teachers, teams, and districts to support formative assessment, grading, and professional collaboration
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Frontline
Approved on 7.01.25. The Frontline Education app lets staff manage absences, check leave balances, connect with colleagues, and receive alerts on the go.
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Gale Cengage
Approved on 7.01.25. Gale provides research and digital learning resources for students, educators, and libraries worldwide.
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Girls Who Code
Approved on 7.31.25. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that aims to close the gender gap in technology by offering programs, clubs, and resources that inspire and equip girls to pursue careers in computer science.
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Going Merry
Approved on 7.17.25. Going Merry is an all-in-one scholarship platform that helps students find, apply for, and manage scholarships and financial aid efficiently and securely.
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Google
Approved on 7.17.25. Google for Education provides tools like Google Classroom, Docs, and Workspace to support collaborative, accessible, and efficient teaching and learning experiences.
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Grammarly
Approved on 6.30.25. The Grammarly Keyboard provides real-time writing feedback and AI assistance to help you write clearly and professionally.
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iMovie
Approved on 7.31.25. iMovie is a user-friendly video editing software for Mac and iOS that allows you to create polished movies with transitions, titles, and effects.
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Infinite Math (Kuta)
Approved on 7.18.25. Infinite Math by Kuta Software is a versatile worksheet generator that allows educators to create unlimited, customizable practice problems and assessments for Pre‑Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus.
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Infobase
Approved on 7.18.25. Infobase is an educational content provider offering access to databases, streaming media, and instructional resources that support research, learning, and digital literacy across K–12 and higher education.
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i-Ready
Approved on 7.18.25. i-Ready is an online assessment and instructional platform that personalizes learning in reading and math for K–12 students based on their individual skill levels.
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Istation (Amira Learning)
Approved on 6.25.25. Istation’s Spanish Reading program offers integrated assessment, instruction, and practice to support student reading success.
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Jamf
Approved on 7.18.25. ChatGPT said: Jamf is an Apple device management platform that helps organizations deploy, manage, and secure Macs, iPads, iPhones, and Apple TVs at scale.
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JASP Statistical Analysis
Approved on 9.25.24. A teacher-focused tool that also benefits students by enabling advanced statistical analysis beyond what Google Sheets offers.
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Kids A-Z
Approved on 6.25.25. Kids A-Z is a space-themed learning app for grades K–5, offering eBooks, activities, quizzes, and progress tracking in a safe, interactive environment.
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Kidspiration
Approved on 6.30.25. Kidspiration is a visual learning tool for PreK–5 students that helps organize ideas across subjects through interactive diagrams, audio support, and subject-specific views for writing, math, and brainstorming.
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Learning Ally
Approved on 7.09.25. Learning Ally is an educational nonprofit that provides audiobooks, resources, and support to help students with reading challenges, such as dyslexia, succeed in school and beyond.
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Learning A-Z
Approved on 7.01.25. Learning A-Z offers leveled reading, writing, science, and vocabulary resources to support personalized learning for K–6 students.
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Libby (Overdrive)
Approved on 3.10.25. Libby by OverDrive is a library app that lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free from thousands of public libraries.
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Loom (Atlassian)
Approved on 7.17.25. Loom is a user-friendly asynchronous video messaging platform that lets you record your screen, camera, and microphone simultaneously, then instantly share the video via link
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M32-Mix (Midas)
Approved on 10.24.24. A remote control app for the M32 Digital Mixing Console, allowing users to adjust stage mixes and manage sound while moving around the venue.
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MagicSchool
Approved on 11.04.24. MagicSchool is the leading AI platform for educators, helping teachers save time with tools for lesson planning, differentiation, assessments, and more.
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McGraw Hill
Approved on 7.9.25. McGraw Hill is a learning science company that provides educational content, digital platforms, and instructional tools for students and educators from pre-K through higher education.
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Microsoft
Approved on 7.16.25. Microsoft provides tools, platforms, and resources—like Microsoft 365, Teams, and OneNote—to support collaborative, inclusive, and personalized learning for students and educators.
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Mystery Science (Discovery Education)
Approved on 9.17.24. Mystery Science provides ready-to-teach lessons with engaging hooks, visuals, and activities that spark a love for science in kids.
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Newsela
Approved on 6.25.25. This platform offers engaging articles at five reading levels, paired with activities that help students explore topics more deeply.
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Notability
Approved on 6.25.25. Notability is a top-rated iOS and macOS app for note-taking and annotating PDFs.
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Novel Effect
Approved on 6.25.25. Novel Effect adds interactive music and sound effects to live read-alouds, creating an immersive storytelling experience.
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ParentSquare
Approved on 7.16.25. ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that enables schools to securely connect with families through messaging, announcements, and alerts in one central location.
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PBIS Rewards Student
Approved on 6.25.25. PBIS Rewards is a schoolwide system that promotes positive behavior and improves student outcomes through consistent recognition and support.
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PBS
Approved on 6.30.25. PBS offers full episodes, arts and music content, and in-depth news analysis, all in one platform.
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Pear Deck
Approved on 11.20.24. Pear Deck is an interactive learning tool that lets teachers deliver lessons with real-time feedback, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction through student-connected slides.
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Photopea
Approved on 10.10.24. Photopea is an online photo editor for editing images, applying effects, adding text, and resizing or cropping pictures.
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PowerSchool
Approved on 9.11.24. PowerSchool is a student information system that manages grades, attendance, schedules, and communication between schools, students, and families.
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Prezi
Approved on 6.25.25. Prezi is a presentation tool that uses motion and zoom to create dynamic, visually engaging presentations.
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Quaver
Approved on 6.25.25. Quaver is a comprehensive K–6 music curriculum with interactive lessons and engaging digital resources.
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Ramsey Solutions
Approved on 8.1.25. Ramsey Solutions is a financial education company that helps people build wealth and eliminate debt through practical tools and guidance.
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Read & Write (Text Help)
Approved on 11.20.24. Read&Write by Texthelp is a literacy tool that supports reading, writing, and comprehension with features like text-to-speech and word prediction.
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Rectangle
Approved on 10.31.24. Rectangle is a macOS tool that lets you move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas, serving as a replacement for BetterSnap.
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Replit
Approved on 8.1.25. Replit is an online coding platform that lets users write, run, and collaborate on code in real time across multiple programming languages directly from a web browser.
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Rockalingua
'Approved on 8.27.24. Rockalingua is an app that helps students in both Dual Immersion and Traditional classes build skills through music, games, and interactive Spanish lessons.
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Schoology
Approved on 6.25.25. A web-based learning management system that supports collaboration, communication, and access to curriculum and content for enhanced teaching and learning.
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Scoir
Approved on 2.05.25. Scoir is a network that connects students, families, schools, and colleges to expand access to college and career opportunities and improve student outcomes.
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Securly
Approved on 6.25.25. Cloud-based student safety and device management solutions that protect and support learning at school and at home.
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Sibelius (AVID) Music Software
Approved on 7.03.25. Sibelius by Avid is a music notation software used at TMHS for composing, editing, and printing sheet music
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Slack
Approved on 7.01.25. Slack is a team communication platform that’s faster, more organized, and more secure than email.
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SoundsTrap
Approved on 8.09.24. Soundtrap is an online podcast creation platform that lets users record, edit, and collaborate on audio projects from anywhere.
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TCI
Approved on 7.02.25. TCI’s Social Studies curriculum for grades 6–8 engages all learners with interactive, easy-to-implement resources for students and educators.
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Teaching Strategies Gold
Approved on 7.02.25. Teaching Strategies GOLD is an observational, research-based formative assessment system that allows educators to capture and track young children’s development from birth through third grade—using real-time observations, multimedia documentation, and aligned progressions to guide individualized instruction.
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TinkerCad
Approved on 10.15.24. Tinkercad is a 3D modeling website used in TMHS's 3D modeling unit to create and design digital models easily.
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Track it Forward
Approved on 6.10.25. Track It Forward is a platform for live tracking and managing volunteer hours with ease.
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TreeRing
Approved on 8.1.25. TreeRing is an online platform that allows schools to create customizable yearbooks, enabling students and parents to personalize pages and purchase printed copies on demand.
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TurnitIn
Approved on 6.25.25. Turnitin promotes academic integrity, deters plagiarism, streamlines grading, and supports student success.
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Typing.com
Approved on 6.10.25. Typing.com is a free platform for students to practice and improve their typing skills through interactive lessons and games.
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Vernier Graphical Analysis & Video Physics
Approved 9.24.24. A lab tool that lets students record, graph, and transfer data to a computer for easier analysis and manipulation.
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Vista High Learning
Approved on 7.18.25. Vista Higher Learning is a specialized education company focused on innovative print and digital world-language and literacy programs that integrate technology, media, and authentic content to engage K–12 and higher‑ed learners .
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World Book Online
Approved on 7.02.25. World Book Online is a comprehensive digital resource with articles, videos, eBooks, and educator tools for learners of all ages and abilities.
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Xello
Approved on 2.07.25. Xello is a college and career readiness platform that helps students explore future possibilities through engaging assessments and planning tools.
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XtraMath
Approved on 6.25.25. XtraMath is a free program that helps TIS students build fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Zoho
Approved on 6.25.25. Zoho is a technology help desk system that manages IT support requests and streamlines issue resolution.
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Zoom
Approved on 6.25.25. Zoom is a video conferencing platform that allows up to 100 participants on its free plan, with a 40-minute meeting limit.