Certifications and evidence
Certified, validated, and backed by evidence
Districts are asked to justify every tool in the classroom. Kami’s proof points come from independent certifying bodies, third-party researchers, and our own product data, all sourced below so you can check them yourself.
See how Kami supports evidence-based teaching strategies in practice.
Product validations
The ISTE Seal of Alignment
Kami App and Book Creator have gained the coveted ISTE Seal of Alignment. In fact, Book Creator was the driver behind creating a new ‘Creativity’ track by which edtech tools could be evaluated.
UDL Product Certification
Both Kami App and Book Creator are UDL-certified by CAST, confirming they provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression by design, not as an add-on.
Privacy and security
Kami holds the Common Sense Privacy Seal and is listed among 1EdTech’s Data Privacy Certified apps.
Kami has also signed Project Unicorn’s edtech vendor pledge on data interoperability, and aligns with SOC 2 Type 2, ST4S, and GDPR DPF EU-US frameworks.
For full documentation, see the Security Hub.
Edtech with evidence
Impact on Literacy
Moreno Valley USD
Kami’s impact on reading outcomes has been independently studied. In Moreno Valley Unified School District, Empirical Education analyzed data from more than 15,000 students across 36 schools.
ESSA Level 3
We have also gained ESSA Level 3 for demonstrating that use of Book Creator improved student learning outcomes in English language arts (ELA).
Frequently asked questions
Browse our FAQs below, or visit our Kami Help Center for comprehensive guides and troubleshooting support.
What research backs Kami's impact on student learning?
An independent study by Empirical Education, using data from more than 15,000 students in Moreno Valley Unified School District, found daily Kami App use linked to a 4 percentile point gain in reading, and an 8 percentile point gain for multilingual learners. Book Creator separately holds ESSA Level III evidence for its impact on English language arts outcomes.
Does Kami hold the ISTE Seal of Alignment?
Yes. Both Kami App and Book Creator hold the ISTE Seal. The Book Creator review helped establish ISTE’s Creativity track, a category built specifically to evaluate tools for student expression.
Is Kami accessible for students with disabilities?
Both Kami App and Book Creator hold UDL Product Certification from CAST. All three products publish current VPAT and WCAG 2.1 AA conformance reports.
Does Kami meet ESSA evidence requirements?
Book Creator holds ESSA Level III (Promising Evidence) for its impact on ELA outcomes. This certification applies to Book Creator specifically, not Kami App’s separate reading research.
How does Kami support evidence-based teaching strategies?
Every claim on this page traces back to an independent certifying body, a third-party researcher, or Kami’s own product data, so districts can evaluate evidence-based teaching strategies backed by Kami products against a sourced record rather than a marketing claim.
How does Kami protect student data privacy?
Kami holds the Common Sense Privacy Seal, is listed among 1EdTech’s Data Privacy Certified apps, has signed Project Unicorn’s data interoperability pledge, and aligns with SOC 2 Type 2, ST4S, and GDPR DPF EU-US frameworks. See the Security Hub for full documentation.
How many schools and students use Kami?
Kami has been trusted by more than 50 million users worldwide since 2013, with active users in 92% of US K-12 public schools.
Where can I find Kami's full research reports?
Full reports, correlation studies, and white papers live on Signature Reports, alongside the Learning Cycle framework and supporting research.
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