FCPS Online Resource Registry

Protecting Student Data with the TEC Student Data Privacy Alliance

FCPS Workflow

✅ Check if a tool is approved: FCPS Online Resource Registry

• If the tool is on the list, FCPS has a student data privacy agreement on file with the company. If you have questions about how students access or login to the program or would like assistance with instructional use, contact the Instructional Technology Department. 

• If you do not see the resource on the list, please complete a request for a new tool by filling out the Google Form below. 

📩 Request a new tool: Google Form Link

🔎 Requests are reviewed by FCPS Instructional Technology Staff and will be added to the site as quickly as possible. Check the “Agreement Status” column for updates. You will be contacted as we receive updates on your request. 

⌛While waiting for a tool to be approved, you are able to contact the Instructional Technology Team for guidance on a similar replacement tool. [Karen Weaver, Kevin Ferguson, Audrey Fizer]

Franklin County Public Schools is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students' personal information. As part of this commitment, we have joined the TEC Student Data Privacy Alliance (SDPA) — a collaborative effort that helps school districts across the country manage and negotiate Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with educational technology vendors.

Through this partnership, our district can ensure that the digital tools students and educators use every day meet the strict requirements of FERPA, COPPA, PPRA, and other applicable state and federal privacy laws. TEC negotiates and manages Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with ed-tech vendors on our behalf, providing a shared registry of over 1,700 approved tools. 

🏆 Why This is Important

In today's digital learning environment, students regularly engage with online tools, apps, and platforms. Many of these services collect or process student data. Without proper safeguards in place, this information could be at risk.

By partnering with TEC, we are:

• Protecting student identities and academic records

• Reducing legal and cybersecurity risks for schools and families

• Ensuring transparency about which tools are approved and how student data is handled

• Demonstrating our commitment to data privacy and digital responsibility

This collaborative approach promotes safer use of educational technology across our schools and helps foster trust between families, educators, and technology partners.

🍎 What This Means for Teachers

Whenever you direct students to use an online tool, website, app, or program that requires a student account, you must verify that the tool is on the district-approved list. This includes situations where a teacher creates or rosters student accounts, a student logs in using “Sign in with Google” or Clever, or when a student creates their own username and password. If a student account is required to access the tool, the district’s data privacy approval process must be followed before use.

Interested in Learning More? [Optional Training for Teachers]

Teachers who want to better understand student data privacy can explore this free, self-paced course from Common Sense Education:

🎥 Student Privacy & Digital Security Training for Educators

This one-hour interactive training includes real-world examples and tips on evaluating digital tools and protecting student data in your classroom.