Elevating Education with Google
Transforming districts through specialized licensing, expert-led professional learning, and seamless technical logistics.
Licensing
Choose from the foundational collaborative tools of Education Fundamentals or the proactive security and advanced analytics provided by Education Plus. Five Star is here to guide you through these options to find the perfect fit for your institution’s unique needs.
Learning
Our Professional Development offerings are designed for educators, by educators. In today’s tech-integrated world, mastering Google Workspace for Education is increasingly crucial, and our programs are designed to empower you! As a Google Certified Partner, our training covers distinct Certification types for Educators, Coaches, & Trainers.
Logistics
From assessing your admin settings to help maximize security to migrating your database to Google Cloud, we ensure your team stays focused on learning. Secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions are essential in K-12 districts. Explore how Five Star can transform your district’s technology infrastructure and empower digital learning.
Licensing
Which edition is right for your institution?
Partnering directly with Google as a certified Google for Education Partner, we ensure your district benefits from the most current Google resources and offer a diverse range of solutions tailored to your educational objectives. Google Workspace for Education is designed to provide the choice and flexibility necessary to find the perfect fit for your unique learning environment.
Don’t know where to start? Click here to speak with our Google Licensing Specialist.
Education Fundamentals
Explore Education Standard
A suite of innovative features and AI-driven tools to create more personalized and engaging learning experiences on a secure platform.
- Gemini app and Notebook LM - AI assistants with enterprise-grade data protection
- Gemini in Classroom: AI-powered tools for teaching and learning
- Collaboration with Classroom, Vids, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, Drive, Meet, Sites, Chat, and Calendar
- Security and administrative tools in the Google Admin console
- 100 TB of pooled cloud storage shared by your organization
Education
Plus
Explore Education Plus
An all-in-one solution with advanced security and analytics, premium teaching and learning features, and additional AI-driven tools.
- Includes features from Education Fundamentals, plus...
- Advanced security and analytics to help you proactively protect your community from digital threats
- Additional premium and AI-driven teaching and learning tools to help educators enhance instructional impact
- Personalized Cloud Search for your domain to make information accessible and easy to find
- Additional Drive storage for each staff and student license
Google AI Pro
for Education
Learn More
Unleash your potential with Gemini in the Workspace apps you know and love, plus expanded access to Google's most capable AI models.
- Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Slides, Vids, Forms, Sheets, Meet, and more
- Gemini app providing expanded access to Google's most capable models widely available
- NotebookLM, accelerating learning and knowledge-sharing with an AI expert on your sources
- Enterprise-grade privacy and security
- More proactive security with AI-enhanced data loss prevention
- Full access to generative AI capabilities
Additional Licenses include: Teaching & Learning Upgrade (Annual/Flexible), Workspace Additional Storage, Google AI Pro for Business, Colab Pro, Colab Pro+, and Google Voice. For more information on our licenses, speak to a Google specialist.
Learning
Grow with Google
Master the tools that drive instruction. Our courses are pedagogy-first, ensuring technology serves the student experience. Our Professional Learning offerings can be taught virtually, in-person, or hybrid through workshops, training, and coaching.
Looking to use secure or use grant funds for learning opportunities? Speak to our grant specialists to explore our services.
Education Plus
Unlock premium teaching tools and advanced classroom management capabilities across familiar Google applications.
Introduction to Google Workspace for Education Plus
A comprehensive overview of Google Workspace for Education Plus, highlighting the premium tools and enhanced capabilities across familiar applications.
Practice Sets, Interactive Videos, and Read Along
Personalize student learning with adaptive assignments and boost literacy skills using these new tools in Google Classroom.
Originality Reports and Classroom Analytics
Leverage enhanced Originality Reports for academic integrity and gain deeper insights into student progress with Classroom Analytics.
Google Vids & Interactive Videos
Learn about Google’s new video creation tool and see how to leverage video with Google Classroom’s interactive video feature.
Classwork Sharing and Templates
Increase collaboration efficiency by sharing activities, reusable classroom templates, and allowing administration class visits.
Google Meet Engagement
Learn how to boost engagement and accessibility during all instructional time with Q&A, polls, and translated captions.
Class Tools & Device Management
Share and pin content in real time with managed Chromebooks to keep students on task without disrupting the flow of instruction.
Chromebook Plus
Familiarize educators with Chromebook Plus devices, core navigation, and key productivity features for teaching.
Chromebook Plus Essentials & Productivity
Familiarize educators with Chromebook Plus devices, core navigation, browser usage, organization tools, and key productivity features.
Specialty Apps for Teaching & Learning
Provide hands-on exploration of key Chromebook-optimized apps for educational tasks and student creation.
Chromebook Accessibility Features
Introduce educators to the range of built-in accessibility tools in ChromeOS and how to leverage them for diverse learners.
Chromebook Plus Workshop Bundle
Bundle them all! Familiarize educators with devices, optimized tasks, and essential accessibility tools in one series.
AI & Gemini
Harness the power of AI for educational excellence while upholding strong ethical principles. Our workshops are platform-agnostic, ensuring your team gains a broad, transferable understanding of the AI landscape. Our training explores the best-in-class tools for every classroom need—including Gemini, MagicSchool, Curipod, Diffit, as well as creative generative AI workflows in Adobe, Canva, and more.
Workshop 1: Intro to AI
Gateway to leveraging Generative AI and chatbots to streamline administrative tasks and engage students.
Workshop 2: Unleash Potential
Empowering administrative, technical, and teaching staff to harness transformative AI capabilities.
Workshop 3: AI Policies
Exploration of the intersection between AI and district policy for stakeholders and policymakers.
Workshop 4: Differentiated Tools
Grade-banded hands-on journey to discover age-appropriate AI resources for student needs.
Workshop 5: Data & Technical
Learn to collect and analyze data responsibly while fostering a safe and inclusive AI environment.
AI Policy Support & Consulting
We help districts develop flexible, framework-based policies that promote AI literacy and prepare students for the future workforce.
Digital AI Policy Toolkit (Self-Paced)
Designed for schools seeking a low-cost, flexible approach to AI policy compliance. This self-paced solution provides baseline staff training on ethics and responsible AI use, ensuring your team is informed and prepared. The toolkit includes an on-demand learning series covering AI 101, ethics, and policy foundations, a pre-made stakeholder workshop template, customizable policy templates aligned with FERPA, COPPA, and PPRA, and a best practices playbook for safe classroom use.
Schools will also receive certificates of completion for professional development credit. By the end of this program, your district will have a ready-to-customize AI policy draft and staff trained to implement AI safely and responsibly.
AI Policy And Consulting Series (Hybrid)
For schools seeking expert guidance and interactive support, the AI Policy + Consulting Series combines the flexibility of our Digital AI Policy Toolkit with live workshops and personalized consultation. This hybrid package helps districts build a locally adapted, board-ready AI policy with staff fully engaged in ethics and compliance learning.
In addition to everything included in Package 1, schools receive two live virtual workshops focused on policy and ethics, four hours of one-on-one policy consultation, and a leadership briefing highlighting compliance risks and strategic recommendations. The result is a fully vetted AI policy with stakeholder buy-in and a staff trained to implement ethical AI practices confidently across classrooms.
Comprehensive AI Policy & Training (Full Service)
The ultimate solution for districts committed to full adoption and integration of AI. It includes everything from Packages 1 and 2, plus on-site AI training sessions for up to 30 participants, educator workshops on tools, ethics, and integration, leadership strategy workshops, and student-focused sessions on digital citizenship and AI safety.
Districts can also access full virtual curriculum integration coaching and follow-up consultation sessions to sustain best practices over time. This comprehensive approach leaves schools with an officially adopted AI policy, trained and informed staff, prepared students, and a sustainable framework for responsible AI use across the district.
Logistics
Technical Infrastructure
We take care of the “how” so your educators can focus on the “what.” From the Admin Console to the Cloud, we build the infrastructure of the future. Don’t let technical hurdles slow down your digital transformation.
Five Star provides the roadmap and the hands-on support to ensure your technology is secure, scalable, and cost-effective. Schedule your Infrastructure Audit here.
Accelerate and Secure Your Google Admin Console Implementation
Streamline the initial setup or re-configuration of your Google Admin console with our expert guidance. We leverage K-12 best practices and tailor settings to your district’s unique needs and security requirements. Our comprehensive service includes an in-depth information-gathering meeting to understand your specific environment and goals, the creation of detailed documentation to serve as an ongoing reference for your settings and policies, and a thorough virtual hand-off meeting where we walk through all configurations to ensure your team possesses the knowledge and confidence to manage the environment effectively moving forward.
Strategize and Execute Your Cloud Migration
Explore the benefits of migrating from internal servers to the scalable and reliable Google Cloud Platform. Our Google Certified Cloud Professionals offer extensive experience in guiding educational institutions through this transition. We’ll conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current infrastructure, applications, and workloads, develop a tailored migration strategy, and provide expert assistance throughout the entire migration process, ensuring a smooth and secure transition with minimal disruption to your operations.
Enhance Communication Flexibility and Privacy with Google Voice
Integrate Google Voice to provide a secure and flexible communication solution for teachers and administrators. Enable calling and texting with students and parents from personal devices while safeguarding personal phone numbers. Benefit from granular control over availability, customizable voicemail greetings, and automatic voicemail transcription, improving communication efficiency and protecting staff privacy.
Let our specialized expertise in Google Workspace for Education empower your IT and administrative teams to optimize your digital environment for security, efficiency, and impactful educational outcomes. We’re here to help you leverage the full potential of Google’s tools to support your district’s mission.
Supercharge Your ChromeOS Device Management
The Chrome Education Upgrade empowers IT administrators to efficiently manage, secure, and scale their entire fleet of Chromebooks through the centralized Google Admin console. This upgrade streamlines deployment—allowing for thousands of devices to be configured remotely—while providing advanced security tools to protect sensitive data and automate threat responses. Designed specifically for the classroom, it enables educators to customize user settings, manage app access, and facilitate secure standardized testing, ensuring a focused and safe digital learning environment for every student.
Want to learn more about our Google for Education Solutions?