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Data Security and Privacy

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The Wilton Public Schools District is committed to providing high-quality, instructional online resources for our students and technology that facilitates teaching and productivity for our faculty and staff. In this effort, we have made data privacy an important criteria for our selection and procurement of online resources.

The District complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which has a goal of protecting a student's educational records. For more details on FERPA, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA webpage. Although FERPA regulations apply only to students, Wilton Public Schools is equally committed to protecting the privacy of all data.

 

Connecticut Law on Student Data Privacy

Connecticut’s law (PA16-189) protects student data privacy. Wilton Public Schools takes steps to fully comply with this law.

  • We work with vendors to ensure compliance. We make sure companies we work with pledge to protect student privacy.
  • We have a list of approved resources. You can find a list of resources we use in schools on this site.

How We Evaluate New Resources

Wilton Public Schools has a process for reviewing new online resources. This process helps ensure they are effective for learning while protecting data security.

  • Teachers can request new apps. Teachers can ask their school's Tech IL (Technology Instructional Leader) about adding a new app.
  • Tech ILs review requests. Tech ILs review requests based on set criteria.
  • The Director of Digital Learning makes final decisions. The Director of Digital Learning reviews vendor agreements and makes the final decision on adding a new app.
  • Teachers are informed of the decision. Teachers are notified by their Tech IL about the decision.

Resources We Use

Wilton Public Schools uses various resources to manage technology tools and resources securely. Here are a few examples:

  • Education Framework: This company provides data privacy solutions for K-12 schools.
  • LearnPlatform: This free service helps districts choose effective and affordable digital tools.
  • Common Sense Media: This website provides reviews of educational technology tools and resources for students.

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