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K-12 Online Content Project: COMPASS

COMPASS: The California Online Media Program for Access and Student Success provides free access to online educational resources for use by any public K-12 school and student in the state. These resources are available at school or at home.
 
Access includes resources from:
  • Encyclopaedia Britannica (PreK-12)
  • Capstone PebbleGo Science (K-2)
  • Gale (K-12)
  • TeachingBooks.net (PreK-12)
  • ProQuest (Grades 3-12)
There is a rich trove of content made available through COMPASS, including magazines and newspaper articles, books, scientific research media such as photos and videos, and more. All content is aligned to California State Standards.
How to Get Access

How to Get Access

Public school districts and charter schools must provide the necessary technical information and ensure your students and staff can access these materials. To do this, ask your district or school technology director to fill out this form.
 
The online content providers need the information on the form to most efficiently connect you to these resources. (The form is hosted by TeachingBooks.net, but is used by all providers.) The online content providers have signed a Student Data Privacy Agreement, which have been reviewed by the California Student Privacy Alliance and are listed by them as approved for use.
 
Not sure if your school, district, or educational agency is signed up? Check the lists of Districts or Charters that have not completed the form for access:
 
Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming Trainings

The training events listed below are provided and maintained through the California State Library. Click on an event to view description details, find related resources, or register for an event.
 
Calendar of COMPASS trainings from the State Library

Calendar of COMPASS trainings from the State Library

Recorded Trainings

Recorded Trainings

50 minute trainings

  • Gale - NEW STEM Resources Recording
    This session explores Gale STEM resources Gale In Context: Environmental Studies, Gale Interactive: Science, and National Geographic Kids. Each resource has unique tools and features to promote organized and effective research including Highlights and Notes, Translate, Send to Google/Microsoft Drive, and more. This session will provide an overview of the content and tools available to your learning community to kickstart research.
  • ProQuest Recording
    Finding Me: Helping Students Find Inclusive Content
    Learn how ProQuest online solutions can help educators find content to reinforce lessons about diversity and inclusivity.
  • Britannica Recording
    This session focuses on Britannica and learn all about your access to amazing information and features with Britannica School and Escolar through the CA K-12 Online Content Project.
  • TeachingBooks Recording
    Discover what's new at TeachingBooks, your literacy service that brings books to life. This award-winning library of digital resources supports readers from PreK to Grade 12+. Learn how you can engage your students with meaningful activities that affirm, inform, and inspire them.
 

30 minute trainings

 
Digital Citizenship Week - Calendars

Digital Citizenship Week

Digital Citizenship Week is observed during the third week of October, and is aimed at promoting safe and responsible behavior in the digital world among students. It encourages educators to teach topics like online safety, media literacy, and the impact of digital footprints through various activities and lessons.

CCCOE Digital Citizenship Night: Keeping Kids Safe Online

CCCOE Digital Citizenship Night flyer

Join us for an informative evening focused on keeping kids safe online, featuring special presenter, Jamie Nuñez from Common Sense Education.

Online Meeting

Dates: Oct 23 and Nov 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

This virtual event will cover essential topics such as:

  • understanding your child's digital world
  • risks and red flags
  • navigating AI threats and opportunities
  • building digital resilience
  • tools and resources for families

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to protect your kids in today's online environment. Register now to secure your spot!

Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Week Resources

Resources by Common Sense Education. Used with permission.

  1. Common Sense Education's Digital Citizenship Week site
  2. Digital Citizenship Week Calendars:

    Grades K-2

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons From Common Sense More Fun Stuff!
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help kids think critically about what they see online.    		 Lesson and Song: Share with families:
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Help kids be curious explorers as they learn and discover new things online.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help kids express themselves and share their unique ideas as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Help our youngest learners start to build healthy habits around tech!

    Grades 3-5

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons From Common Sense More Fun Stuff!
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help kids think critically about what they see online.    		 New Card Games Share with families:
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Help kids be curious explorers as they learn and discover new things online.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help kids express themselves and share their unique ideas as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Help our youngest learners start to build healthy habits around tech!

    Grades 6-8

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help students think critically about what they see online.
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Nurturing students' sense of curiosity is essential when algorithms can tell us what to think or believe.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help students foster creative persistence as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Human Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.

    Grades 9-12

    Access this calendar as a Google Doc from Common Sense
    Day Theme Lessons
    🧠 Monday Critical Thinking
    With unverified answers at their fingertips, help students think critically about what they see online.
    🔍 Tuesday Curiosity
    Nurturing students' sense of curiosity is essential when algorithms can tell us what to think or believe.
    🎨 Wednesday Creativity
    Help students foster creative persistence as they start to engage with tech more deeply.
    ❤️ Thursday Human Connection
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
    🌱 Friday Healthy Habits
    Prioritize face-to-face connection in an increasingly virtual world.
  3. More Digital Citizenship Week Resources from Common Sense Education

California Department of Education (CDE) Digital Citizenship Resources

Provides resources for parents, administrators, and students on appropriate Digital Citizenship. Resources include publications, sample policies, and frequently asked questions.

  1. CDE's Digital Citizenship Week page
  2. Digital Citizenship page
Contacts

Contacts

Photo of Steve Bateman

Steve Bateman

Manager,
Educational Services
 

Peggy Russell

Peggy Russell

Administrative Assistant