Technology is a critical part of the 21st century classroom and with the adoption of the Coe-Brown Northwood Academy’s 1-to-1 Netbook Program in grades 9-12, we believe there is great potential for the use of online apps/tools to improve teaching and learning. The ever-increasing availability of online teaching and learning resources comes with inherent risks and concerns regarding student data, privacy and student work. We as a district have a responsibility to ensure that student’s data and privacy is adequately protected while using any online digital resource for schoolwork. CBNA is providing the following information/resources for parents so that they can better understand what student data is, how student data is collected and used and the laws and practices that the district adheres to in order to protect student data and privacy.

Student Acceptable Use Policy

Student Data Privacy Resources for Parents

Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Student Data Privacy Practice

CBNA oversees a wide range of information about students. The district manages personally identifiable information about students in accordance with the federal laws known as FERPA and COPPA. CBNA will not share personally identifiable information with third party providers unless there is a “legitimate educational interest” for the student(s). Below is a list of third party providers (educational software applications and tools) that are currently used in the district with specified grade levels. Links to websites, terms of use and privacy agreements for each third party are provided.

CBNA has adopted a set of standards for new online resources and a vetting process when evaluating new App/Online Tools for potential adoption. Only online apps/tools that are appropriate to meet the instructional goals, are well designed and meet the legal requirements to protect student privacy and data are approved for use by students. In some cases, parents may receive a separate request from their teacher for permission to use an approved online application or tool with their student. Whenever possible, a student’s school google account is used to access the online tool to limit personally identifiable information provided to the 3rd party.