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IT Department
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Student Data Privacy Resources for Parents
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Protecting Student Privacy (US DOE) (opens a new tab)
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Student Privacy 101: FERPA for Parents and Students (opens a new tab)
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Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Curriculum (opens a new tab)
Applicable Federal and State Laws that Impact Technology Use and Student Privacy
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (opens a new tab)
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) (opens a new tab)
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US Department of Education Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (opens a new tab)
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VT Agency Of Education Data Governance Description (opens a new tab)
If you have any questions about student data privacy or the above guidelines, please reach out to your building administrator.
Vetting Digital Tools for Student Use
The educational software market is evolving rapidly. Teachers are choosing new technology tools in support of student engagement and student outcomes. WCSU observes the following guidance when Vetting Digital Tools. (opens a new tab)
All teachers should be aware of Protecting Student Data Privacy Guidelines for Teachers (opens a new tab). While teachers are encouraged to preview and try new websites and educational tools, if students accounts are being created, the app or site/service must follow the "Vetting Digital Tools" procedure above.