Resources

This section houses all guidance documents, training materials, policy letters and other resources dedicated to protecting student privacy. To narrow the list of documents below, use the drop down menus to select the type of resource, the topic and/or the audience and click the ‘apply’ button. An updated list of resources will then be displayed below.

Best Practices

Flyer - Caution When Handling Student Information

A flyer that indicates; "Caution when handling student information."

Best Practices

Flyer - Don't Take the Bait

A flyer that indicates; "Don't Take the Bait! Be aware of phishing email scams. Don't reply to requests for $ or information."

Best Practices

Flyer - FERPA

A flyer that indicates; FERPA considerations.

Best Practices

Flyer - Malware is Everywhere

A flyer that indicates; "Malware is everywhere! If you don't trust the link, don't click it!"

Best Practices

Flyer - Personally Identifiable Information 1

A flyer that indicates; types of Personally Identifiable Information

Best Practices

Flyer - Personally Identifiable Information 2

A flyer that indicates types of personally identifiable information.

Best Practices

Flyer - PII FERPA

A flyer that indicates; "Remember it's up to you to keep student data safe."

Best Practices

LEA Website Student Privacy Transparency Reviews - Combined Two-Year Report Summary

The Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is performing a four-year review of a sample of the websites of 1,504 local education agencies (LEAs) to identify whether and how these websites include information about student privacy.

Guidance

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance

This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA. The PPRA applies to the programs and activities of a State educational agency (SEA), local educational agency (LEA), or other recipient of funds under any program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. (20 U.S.C. § 1232h, 34 CFR Part 98)

SPPO-21-01

Recorded Webinars

FY 2020 Education Stabilization Fund – Reimagine Workforce Preparation (ESF-RWP) Grants Program Credential Interoperability Webinar

The Office of Educational Technology will host the Education Stabilization Fund – Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grants (ESF-RWP) Credential Interoperability pre-application webinar for prospective applicants July 16th, 2020.

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