Information Technology Curriculum Resources

G-W Publisher - Principles of Digital Information Technology is a paid textbook that provides an in-depth exploration of information technology fundamentals, including computer hardware and software, digital literacy, cybersecurity and web development. It offers hands-on activities and assessments to enhance student engagement and prepare them for industry-recognized certifications such as the Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy GS5.

CodeHS offers over 100 free middle and high school Computer Science courses. Every course is customizable and includes hundreds of engaging lessons, projects, video tutorials, quizzes, and more.  Now offering courses in Introduction to AI and Applications of AI and Machine Learning.

Amazon Future Engineer offers free computer science curriculum aimed to increase access to technology education in underserved communities. The offerings include standards-aligned courses such as Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries and Principles, ProjectSTEM's Python Fundamentals, and AP Computer Science A. These resources are available to teachers with no prior coding experience and are complemented by professional development opportunities, career exploration activities and pathways to scholarshps and internships at Amazon.

MyCareerTech is a free online education platform designed to help career-tech teachers deliver lessons, activities and other resources to students in their face-to-face or virtual learning environments. 

In this free resources, Texas Reality Check  helps students start planning for the future by helping them see if they will be able to afford the future lifestyle they want. This site was created by the Labor Market and Career Information of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Data Science Foundations & Exploration Lab

EVERFI's three free digital courses introduce students to what data science is and why it matters. Through interactive exercises, students explore foundational data science knowledge, including collecting, visualizing, and understanding data. Data Science Foundations is the 101-course with one extension opportunity in the form of a Financial Wellness simulation. 

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) requires a purchase and provides hands-on project-based STEM curriculum.  It's programs span engineering and computer science and is designed to provide students with problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills through real-world challenges and technology-rich activities. 

Code.org is a nonprofit educational platform that offers free standards-aligned computer science and coding courses for students, including activities using art, animation and media creation tools.  Its curriculum focuses on computer science, software development, data analysis, web design and computational thinking skills. 

The Kansas Center for CTE offers free, high-quality curriculum resources for Information Technology pathways. Teachers can access complete lesson plans, projects, assessments, and instructional materials developed by experienced educators. The platform is open to all CTE teachers nationwide—simply create a free account to get started.

NGLSync Cengage is a digital learning platform that offers comprehensive, interactive content.

It combines eTextbooks, hands-on labs, certifications, & real-world simulations to support student engagement & skill development.

The platform allows educators to track progress, customize instruction, & align learning outcomes with current industry standards.