All apps, software, and subscribed web resources that collect student data must be vetted and pre-approved by the Technology Department (free or paid). A list of approved software and tools that require login or collect student data approved by NS are located on this spreadsheet. All NS staff should reference this list prior to using apps, software, and subscribed web resources that collect student data. 

If a staff member identifies a new online tool that collects student data, please follow the approval procedure listed below. 

Digital Content/Tools Approval Process

Step 1 - A school or staff member finds new digital content/tool that collects student data or requires accounts to be created. 
Step 2 - School/staff member fills out a proposal request via the NS helpdesk. 
Step 3 - Using the NS digital content/tool evaluation process below, the Chief Privacy Officer vets the online tool. Review process includes: existing tools, budget, interoperability guidelines, curricular needs, legal (FERPA, COPPA, etc.)
Step 4 - District approves/denies app, software or web resource use. 
Step 5 - If appropriate, purchases app, software or web resource. 
Step 6 - Development of implementation plan, training, expectations, etc.

Press Ctrl + F on your keyboard to open the Find box and search for a product or other criteria.

NS - Approved Technology Resources

Additional information regarding the NS vetting process for online tools can be found at this link. 

All Staff/Teachers:

• NS Data Privacy and Protection
• NS Data Governance Manual/NS Data Privacy Guide
• Expectations for Communicating Electronically
• Student Data Privacy - Legal Resources
• SafeSchools Online Training for all staff: FERPA
• Staff Protecting Student Privacy Training Module
• Confidentiality Teachers/Staff
• HelpDesk Staff Newsletter

Teachers:

• New Teacher Orientation Presentation
• Provided YouTube Playlist: Student Privacy for Teachers
• Digital Content/Tools Approval Process
• Confidentiality Teachers/Staff
• FERPA "Do's & Don'ts" Guide for Teachers

Librarians:

• School Library Workers Privacy Training
• Library Privacy Checklist for Students in K-12 Schools | Advocacy, Legislation & Issues
• Privacy Practices Self-Evaluation for Librarians

School Counselor:

• A School Counselor's Balancing Act

Nurses:

• HIPAA or FERPA
• The Network for Public Health Law-Data Sharing Guidance
• The Network for Public Health Law-Data Privacy in School Nursing Part 1
• The Network for Public Health Law-Data Privacy in School Nursing Part 2

Transportation:

• Ethics of Student Confidentiality for School Bus Drivers Video
• Ethics of Student Confidentiality for School Bus Drivers Video Reference Guide

For any staff who physically handle or administer state testing materials:

• Staff Test Security & Integrity Training
• Noblesville Schools Test Security Board Policy