Digital Content/Tool Approval Process

Vetting Process for Online Tools

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 our TrustEd Apps Dashboard. All staff should reference this dashboard prior to using new digital content/tools. 

If a staff member identifies a new digital resource/tool that requires the creation of accounts or collects student data, please follow the approval procedure described in the presentation below. 

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. 

Staff: Training Resources and Guidance

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 Knowledgebase

Teachers:

• 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