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Welcome to Pleasant Grove ISD Technology Department
The Pleasant Grove Technology Department is committed to fostering a secure and innovative digital environment for both staff and students. We emphasize the importance of cybersecurity awareness by providing regular training on safe online practices, data protection, and recognizing potential threats such as phishing and malware. Through the responsible use of technology and adherence to security protocols, we aim to create a safe and productive learning and working space that supports academic and professional growth.
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- Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
- COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.
- Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
- The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. In early 2001, the FCC issued rules implementing CIPA and provided updates to those rules in 2011.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Rights Regarding Children’s Education Records FERPA
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy law that gives parents certain protections with regard to their children's education records, such as report cards, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact and family information, and class schedules. As a parent, you have the right to review your child's education records and to request changes under limited circumstances. To protect your child's privacy, the law generally requires schools to ask for written consent before disclosing your child's personally identifiable information to individuals other than you.
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
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Dear Parents,
Raising kids in this digital age is difficult. Whether we’d like to admit it or not, the time our children spend on various digital platforms can make them vulnerable in the online world. Because our school places high importance on keeping your children safe, we want to do everything we can to equip you with resources and tools to help you raise responsible digital citizens. Therefore, we are partnering with a company called Neptune Navigate. This service teaches students and families how to be smart and stay safe online through a comprehensive, engaging online curriculum for students K-12.
The topics your child will cover this year include Digital Citizenship, Cyberbullying, Digital Footprint, Digital World Basics/Social Media, Media Literacy, Privacy & Cyber Awareness, and Age Appropriateness/Tech Laws. Neptune Navigate also provides a module for parents called “Continue the Conversation” which includes a short video highlighting critical information being taught in each of the student modules. This is an important resource to help you further the discussion with your child/children about being responsible digital citizens.
You can access the link to Continue the Conversation here.
We desire to work together to help your children be smart and stay safe online. Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in this endeavor.
Students access Neptune Navigate via ClassLink.