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Model: WI Sharing Information Across Systems
May 16, 2017Tony EversLearn MoreIn general, confidential information may only be shared under one of three conditions: 1) a signed authorization that consents to the release of information, 2…
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Forum Guide to Crime, Violence, and Discipline Incident Data
May 15, 2017Learn MoreOne goal of the Forum is to improve the quality of education data gathered for use by policymakers and program decisionmakers. An approach to furthering this g…
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Crisis Data Management: A Forum Guide to Collecting and Managing Data about Displaced Students
May 15, 2017Learn MoreWhile this guide’s primary audience is Student Information Systems (SIS) data managers, many of the recommendations will also be useful to other staff members …
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The Forum Guide to Data Ethics
May 15, 2017Learn MoreEach and every day, educators collect and use data about students, staff, and schools. Some of these data originate in individual student and staff records tha…
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Forum Guide to Metadata
May 15, 2017Learn MoreThe purpose of this guide is to empower people to more effectively use data as information. To accomplish this, the publication explains what metadata are; why…
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Software & Information Industry Association Policy Guidelines for Building a Student Privacy Trust Framework
May 15, 2017Learn MoreAs policymakers consider the need for additional federal and state regulation, this SIIA policy brief outlines a number of principles and considerations to ens…
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Model: Staff Data Sensitivity Levels Matrix
May 15, 2017Learn MoreThis is a sample matrix for LEA officials who wish to categorize the sensitivity of staff data and determine which staff needs access.
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2004 Forum Guide to Protecting the Privacy of Student Information: State and Local Education Agencies
May 14, 2017Learn MoreThe primary purpose of this document is to help state and local education agencies and schools develop adequate policies and procedures to protect information …
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Model: Cultivating Trust in Video Observations
May 14, 2017Learn MoreThere is strong public urgency around protecting the privacy of teachers and students. Here is a collection of resources to help institute trustworthy policies…
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California AB 1584 Compliance Checklist for School District Technology Services Agreements
May 14, 2017Learn MoreTechnology services agreements entered into, amended, or renewed by a local education agency on or after January 1, 2015 must include specific requirements. Th…
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Cloud Computing, Regulatory Compliance, and Student Privacy: A Guide for School Administrators and Legal Counsel
May 12, 2017Steve MutkoskiLearn MoreThis Article claims to assist stakeholders in building a better partnership by:• Explaining the concept of cloud computing and how it is being used in schools;…
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2006 Forum Guide to The Privacy of Student Information
May 12, 2017Learn MoreThe Forum Guide to the Privacy of Student Information: A Resource for Schools was written to help school and local education agency staff better understand and…