Student Click on the name of the Software to see details of its Approval Status

Green - Supported     Blue - Approved     Orange- Approved with Caution     Red - NOT Approved     Gray/White - Under Review

*NOTE: even if an account is Approved or "Approved With Caution" children under 13 CANNOT make their own accounts. Accounts must be made by an adult due to COPPA. 

Click here for more info on COPPA

You can NOT use any software in the NOT approved status below. Access a NOT approved software list by clicking HERE.

REMEMBER:
All software must go through the vetting process before you can use it in your classroom.
If you plan on using any VETTED software in your classroom please check to see if it was on your building's FERPA parent letter at the beginning of the year. Your building office will have this information.
ALL SOFTWARE MUST HAVE PARENTAL APPROVAL. 

Online Sites

99 Math 

About: May be used at school and/or at home, consistent and motivating math fact fluency practice.  Login by parent/teacher.

https://legal.99math.com/privacy-policy

ABA Problem Solving Same or Different Game
Not Approved - can upload/download files.  Certain features allow information to become public.

ABC Alphabet Phonics Preschool Kids Game Free Lite
Not Approved - website contains prohibited games content.

ABC Mouse
Not Approved - shares information.

ABCya
Website with no student login required.
http://www.abcya.com/privacy.htm

Actively Learn
http://www.activelylearn.com/privacy/

Accelerated Reader
About: A computerized program that tests reading comprehension used by Middle School.
Students uploaded by the Tech Department.
https://www.renaissance.com/privacy-policy

Adobe Spark
Not Approved - Denied due to board policy - everything has to be housed on our servers.

AEPSI
About:  Used by teachers to track student data and progress in preschool.
Approved with caution. Do not use the message board. The posts become the property of the company.
https://www.aepsi.com/open/privacyPolicy.jsp

Animoto
Approved with caution - Classroom account only - no student login
https://animto.com/legal/privacy_policy

Amplify
Not Approved - Chat room and blogs are not controlled venues, privacy issues can occur.

Aplusmath
Website with no student login required.
http://www.aplusmath.com/info/privacy_policy.html

Artrsonia
About: Kids art museum where young artists and students display their art for other kids worldwide to view.
Approved with caution - only use student's first name. Do not use full name.
https://www.artsonia.com/privacy.asp

Audiobooksync
NOT Approved - No information given regarding the time limit/deletion of account information.

AutoCrat
Used in conjunction with Google Forms to populate information into a Google Doc.
http://www.newvisions.org/pages/privacy-policy  

Backchannel Chat
About: A class discussion tool used for increasing participation in classroom discussions and for informal assessment.
Approved with caution - students should not use full name as chat name.
http://backchannelchat.com/Privacy

Band
Not Approved -Already have similar approved software.

Barefoot World Atlas
Not Approved - targeted advertising.

BBC Games
Website with no student login required.
http://www.bbc.com/privacy/information/policy

Barefoot World Atlas
Not Approved - targeted advertising.

Basic Math
App with no student login required.
Approved with caution - Do not set up an email account.

Big Ideas
On-line MS Textbook
https://www.bigideasmath.com/external/privacy_policy/

BirdieFire
About: A tool to input and track golf match statistics and prescribe drills to improve performance.
https://www.birdiefire.com/privacy

Blender
About: Video editing software.
https://www.blender.org/privacy-policy/

Blooket
Not Approved -Asked to be blocked by teachers because it can be used to cheat.

BLOOMZ
About: Designed to help teachers, parents and PTO members share information and photos.
Approved with caution - Teacher use only - DO NOT allow students to login.
https://www.bloomz.net/privacypolicy

Boom Cards
Not Approved - Denied because anything a teacher creates on the site can be sold and posted on Facebook, Twitter, etc. https://wow.boomlearning.com/privacy

Boomerang
About: Allows users to write emails and send at a later date/time, pause emails to receive at a later time and remind you to address emails by using snooze.
http://www.boomeranggmail.com/privacy.html

BrainPop
About: Short animated movies, games, playful assessments and activities covering science, social studies, English, mathematics, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
https://www.brainpop.com/about/privacy_policy

Calm.com
Not Approved - Denied because it sells student personal information, has targeted advertising, builds personal profiles, retains student information beyond the required time period and it does not have a comprehensive security program

CanFigureIt Geometry: Proofs Simplified
About: Geometry proof tool where students can solve proof problems independently and interactively.Approved with caution - Students should not sign up for Newsletter.
https://www.canfigureit.com/privacy-policy/

Canva
About: Makes designing graphics fast and easy.
Approved with caution - Make sure that students don't link out to Social Media.
https://about.canva.com/privacy-policy/

Channel One News
About: Daily news for kids, students and teachers.
Approved with caution - Teacher log-in only. No student log-in.
http://www.hmhco.com/common/privacy-policy

ChatGPT
Not Approved - Do not use for students or any student information.

ck-12
About: A library of free online textbooks, videos, exercises, flashcards and real world applications.
Approved with caution - Has links to third party products.
https://www.ck12info.org/privacy-policy/

Class Dojo
About: A classroom Management platform for teachers that keeps parents in the loop.
https://www.classdojo.com/privacy

Class Kick
About: Used for formative assessment, peer-to-peer instruction and mastery learning.
https://www.classkick.com/coppa-privacy-policy

Classroom Authors
Approved with caution - Children are encouraged to use pen name. Parents sign online for children under 13.
https://www.classroomauthors.com/terms#privacy

ClassZone Book Finder
About: Finds online resources for your book - a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt site.
Approved with caution - Be aware/disable blog and Google +
http://www.hmhco.com/common/privacy-policy

Code Avengers
About: A resource that goes through the elements of coding and provides real-time feedback.
Approved with caution - Students should not sign up for Newsletter.
https://www.canfigureit.com/privacy-policy/

CodeHS
About: Provides computer science web-based curriculum, teacher tools, and professional development.
Approved with caution - Children under 13 cannot use.
https://codehs.com/privacy

Code.org
About: Students learn computer skills.
https://code.org/privacy

Color by Number Coloring Game
Not Approved - Does not maintain a comprehensive security program.

Commonlit.org
About: Provides reading selections and additional materials based on specific lexile, genre and level.
Approved with caution - Teacher use only, no student information can be given.
https://www.commonlit.org/privacy.html

ConnectEd / Wonders
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://www.mheducation.com/privacy/customer-privacy-policy.html

ConnectEd Mobile
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://www.mheducation.com/privacy/customer-privacy-policy.html

Context Clue Climber
Not Approved - questional advertising.

Cool Math
About:  Brain training math games.
Approved with caution. Students may not log on and class accounts cannot be created.
https://www.coolmathgames.com/privacyp

CPM
About: Online HS Textbooks
http://pdfs.cpm.org/information/CPM%20Website%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf

Desmos
About: An advanced graphing calculator implemented as a web application.
https://www.desmos.com/privacy

Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus
Approved with caution - Do not make an account, use site without logging in.
http://www.dictionary.com/terms

Digital Inspiration
Approved with caution - Email Notification tool. Teacher use only.
https://digitalinspiration.com/privacy

Discovery Education / Discovery Steaming
About: High-quality resources and instructional supports for educators. Log in through Clever.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/privacy-policy/us.cfm

Domi Domi Listen and Guess
About: An app for building vocabulary and pairing listening skills with making choices and taking action.
https://apps.apple.com

Dragon Dictation
Not Approved - Not intended for children under the age of 18 to use.

Edcite
About: Create assessments and receive instant feedback and standards reports.
Students under 13 can use with teacher class code.
https://www.edcite.com/privacy-policy

Edmodo
About: A technology company offering communication, collaboration and coaching tools to K-12 schools and teachers.
https://www.edmodo.com/corporate/privacy-policy

EDpuzzle
About: An interactive video tool for teachers to post videos.
Approved with caution - Teacher videos are all public and teachers must ensure there are no copyrighted materials used in the video. Teachers assume responsibility for any materials published.
https://edpuzzle.com/privacy

Edulastic
About: This tool is used to assign on-line homework or assessment assignment.
https://www.edulastic.com/privacy-policy

Edutyping
About: A web-based software for teaching keyboarding to students.
Students uploaded by Building Principals.
http://www.edutyping.com/privacypolicy

Kids Flashcards for iPad
Approved with caution - School/Teacher must create the account.
http://inkidseducation.com/privacy-policy/

Endless Reader
Approved with caution - Links to third party websites.
http://originatorkids.com/corporate/privacypolicy/

Epic!
About: Digital library for kids.
Approved with caution - Use with join code only accounts not allowed.
https://www.getepic.com/privacy

EVERFI
About: Offers several online financial literacy courses.
Approved with caution - Need to be cautious of the external links inside the program.
http://everfi.com/privacy-policy/ 

Evernote
Approved with caution - Do not use the Chat function. It connects to social media.
https://evernote.com/legal/privacy.php

Expo

About: This will be used in a new course of study within the codehs platform within school. 

https://expo.dev/privacy

Facebook
Not Approved - shares/resells information.

Facilities Management eXpress
https://www.gofmx.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gofmx.com-privacy-policy.pdf

Final Forms
About: Online forms and data management application.
http://www.finalforms.com/finalforms-security-data-privacy-and-

Fit Brains for Kids: Sparky's Adventures
Approved with caution - Initially it asks for information and after every segment it places a tab asking you to upgrade.
http://www.fitbrains.com/privacy/

Flashcardlet
Not Approved - Needs a login, asks for personal information and has an open forum with no filter.

Formative
Not Approved - similar programs already utilized.

Fotobabble
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising.

FlipGrid
About: A video response platform for student interaction and engagement.
Approved with caution. Teachers need to make sure the grids are private and not public.
https://legal.flipgrid.com/

Flubaroo
About: Students complete assignments through Google forms and flubaroo instantly grades and emails results.
Powered by Google

Freckles
About:  Helps K-12 teachers differentiate instruction and reach every student at their own level
Approved with caution. Student logins may not use first and last names. The social aspect, student messaging, should not be enabled or used.
https://www.freckle.com/privacy/

Freerice
Website with no student login required.
http://freerice.com/about/privacy

Front Row
About: Personalized math and reading comprehension practice for students.
https://www.frontrowed.com/terms

Game Goo
Website with no student login required.
http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html

Generation Genius
Website with no student login required - free version only.
https://www.generationgenius.com/privacy

Gimkit
About: It is a group quiz based assessment tool game.
https://www.gimkit.com/pages/privacy?from=last

Github
About: A collaborative storage space for written code.
Approved with caution - DO NOT allow students under 13 to use.
https://help.github.com/articles/github-privacy-statement/

Give Butter
Not Approved - users can be directed to other sites via this site and the site holds no responsibility for content, advertising or activities on these sites.

Gizmos
About: Interactive math and science simulations.
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=Controller.dspPrivacy

Glogster
Not Approved - takes no responsibility or liability

Google Jamboard
About: Jamboard is an interactive whiteboard system developed by Google as part of Google Workspace.
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

GoReact
About:  A tool for teaching performance-based skills online.
Approved with caution - Students under the age of 13 cannot use.
https://get.goreact.com/privacy/

Go Noodle
About: Physical activity breaks.
https://www.gonoodle.com/privacy-policy

Go Talk Now LITE
About: A simplified version of Proloquo2go.
https://www.attainmentcompany.com/info/software-privacy-policy/

GrabCad
Not Approved - It collects and shares personal information.

Grade Transfer
About: Takes grades entered in Google Classroom and transfers them into PowerTeacher Pro. There is a cost involved.
https://www.gradetransferer.com/privacy.php

Grammarly
About: Allows students to self monitor errors in writing.
Approved with caution - Google App use only, cannot download program.
https://www.grammarly.com/privacy-policy

Group ME
About: - A direct messaging app.
Approved with Caution - We are waiting to hear from Group Me regarding Public Records Request. Until then no texts can be deleted.
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/privacystatement

Handwriting Without Tears: Wet-Dry Try Suite
Approved with caution - Teacher Login only, students may use but cannot login.
http://www.hwtears.com/privacypolicy

Hitfilm 3 Express
Not Approved - shares information.

Hot Potatoes
A part of Moodle - no online component.
http://www.halfbakedsoftware.com/privacy_policy.php

Hooda Math
About: Math games by grade, subject and categories.
http://www.hoodamath.com/privacypolicy.html

HourOfCode
About: studio learning platform.
https://codeOrg/privacy

HUDL
About: Helps sports teams study themselves and scout their opponents with video apps.
Approved with caution - Teacher use only - Athletic Department has contacted company for more FERPA COPPA clarification.
http://public.hudl.com/privacy

ICIVICs
Not Approved - You have to donate in order to be covered under their Privacy Policy.

iModelling
Approved with caution - The user will need to opt out of personal targeted advertising through the privacy officer.
http://www.imsocial.org.au/Content/Privacy-Policy

Instagram
Approved with caution - Teacher use only - DO NOT allow students to log in.
https://instagram.com/about/legal/privacy

iPrompts
Not Approved - Targeted advertising.

iQuestion
Not Approved - Proper site not available in iTunes.

iTalk Recorder
Not Approved - Has user contributions, third party sites, plug-ins and applications.

IXL
IXL is a fun, immersive program that improves students' understanding and confidence in math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. https://www.ixl.com/privacypolicy

Kahoot
About: A free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device.
Approved with caution - DO NOT allow students to use their last names.
https://getkahoot.com/info/privacy-policy

Kami
About: Allows someone to annotate pdf's and google docs.
https://www.kamiapp.com/privacy-policy/

Kanbanchi
Not Approved - Does not state whether or not it retains personal data after it is deleted by user.

Khan Academy
About: A non-profit educational organization - signed K-12 Privacy Pledge.
https://www.khanacademy.org/about/privacy-policy

KidBlog
Approved with caution - Use Google Blog or Mooldle as a safer alternative.
http://kidblog.org/home/privacy-policy

Kids in Story Book Maker
http://enuma.com/policy/

Kindle
Not Approved - Have to sign in with an email and password.

KRA
Approved with caution - Teacher app only.  Not for student use.
http://about.kready.org/

Levelchanger Takedown
About: Safely manages wrestler's weight with digital records.
Approved with caution - If students have their own accounts then under 13 cannot use.
https://www.levelchanger.com/privacy

Lexia
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://lexialearning.com/privacy/lexia-privacy-policy

Little Bits App
About: Provides project ideas to students.
Approved with caution - Can opt out of sharing information but you have to email to do so.
https://littlebits.com/privacy-policy

Livebinder
Approved with caution
http://www.livebinders.com/welcome/privacy

Mad Libs
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising.

Market Watch
Not Approved - This site collects a lot of personal information about students beyond the scope of school.

Mastery Connect
About: Assessment tool - currently not in use.
https://app.masteryconnect.com/windows-8-common-core-standards-app-privacy-policy.html

MatBoss
Wrestling learning tool with access to Highland matches.
http://matbossapp.hs-sites.com/matboss-terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy

MathFactCafe
About: Math worksheet generator for flashcards, time, money, word problems, games, and more.
Approved with caution - Teacher use only - DO NOT allow students to login.
https://www.mathfactcafe.com/company/privacy

Mathmateer
Not Approved - Site contains prohibited games content.

membean

About: Vocabulary specific application that targets academic vocablulary

https://membean.com/policies/privacy

Mindplay
About: Students use at school or at home for extended school year services.
Approved contracted service.
http://mindplay.com/about-us/ 

Mission US
Approved with caution - It does send out random surveys that the students should not take.
https://www.wnet.org/about/privacy-policy/

MobyMax
About: Individual accounts per student need.
http://www.mobymax.com/Help/index.php/article/privacy-policy

Monkey Math School Sunshine
Not Approved - Blocked by our web filter

Moodle
About: Online Classroom software owned by Highland.
Students are uploaded by the Tech Department.

MuseScore
Not Approved - Stated in the Privacy Policy: "We cannot promise, and you should not expect, that your personal information will remain secure in all circumstances."

Musicca
Approved with caution - No one under 13 can use unless a parental approval email is given when the account is created.
https://www.musicca.com/privacy

myLexia
About: Interactive math and science simulations.
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://lexialearning.com/privacy/lexia-privacy-policy

National Geographic Challenge App GeoBee
Not Approved - Collects parent email addresses and combines with other data to create a profile.

Naviance
About: College and career readiness solutions.
Purchased by District; children under 13 cannot use.
http://www.naviance.com/legal/privacy

Nearpod
About: Teachers can create presentations containing quizzes, Polls, Videos, web content, etc.
Students join but only with a code - no student accounts.
https://nearpod.com/privacy-policy/

News-2-You
About: Connecting students to the world through current events.
All accounts are created by the teacher through the teacher account.
http://www.assistiveware.com/news-2-you-privacy

Newsdepth
About: A multiple media product where each weekly episode features vocabulary development, extended information about current news topics, writing prompts, and links to instructional resources and activities.
All accounts are created by the teacher through the teacher account.
http://www.ideastream.org/about/terms-of-use

NewsEla
About: An innovative way to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news.
https://newsela.com/pages/privacy-policy

nhs.us
About: This tool allows NHS members to earn digital badges and participate in national NHS virtual events
https://www.nhs.us/privacy-policy/

NoodleTools
About: Student research platform with MLA, APA and Chicago/Turabian bibliographies, notecards, outlining
http://www.noodletools.com/privacy.

NOOK
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising and is not for student use.

Noredink
About: Assists students in improving their writing through authentic assessments and individualized practice in an online setting.
https://www.noredink.com/privacy

Noteflight
About: Students compose music to demonstrate skills.
Approved with caution - Under 13 cannot use - When students make accounts they have to turn off the option for targeted ads, under their account setting, before they start using the app.
https://www.noteflight.com/legal/privacy

Ohio Means Jobs
Not Approved  - Does not comply with the intention of FERPA or COPPA and may use the interest survey anonymously but students cannot login.

OzoBlocky Games
About: Allows students to write code, which is then transmitted to the Ozobi.
https://ozobot.com/privacy

Padlet
About: Padlet can be used by students and teachers to post notes on a common page
Approved with caution - Only Teachers can create accounts.
https://padlet.com/about/privacy

Particle Zoo
Not Approved - The site collects names, addresses, etc.

PBS Kids
Website with no student login required.
http://pbskids.org/privacy

Pear Deck
About: Teachers can add formative assessments and interactive questions to their presentations right from Google Slides.
https://www.peardeck.com/privacy

Periscope
Not Approved -Part of twitter - broadcast video publicly - all metadata is public-any info given is publicly available.

Perusall
About: Provides an avenue for reading text using social learning techniques.
Approved with caution - DO NOT allow students to login using Facebook.
https://app.perusall.com/legal/privacy

PhEt
About: Interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations.
Teacher login only - no privacy policy (university-operated).
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/licensing/html#agreement-IV

PhotoStory-Create your own stories
Not Approved - information available on shutterfly.

Pixton
Not Approved -  Any student writing becomes the property of the site and the site shares information.

picoPTF
Approved with caution - Teacher needs to be aware that students are able to enter their sweepstakes but cannot.
https://picoctf.org/privacy.html

Plickers
Approved with caution - Teacher login only - not approved for student use.
https://www.plickers.com/privacy

Poetic Power
Not Approved - This is a contest site that builds personal profiles.

Powtoons
About: Allows you to create free, cool, and awesome animated video explainers.
Approved with caution; children under 13 cannot use.
http://www.powtoon.com/blog/privacy-policy

Prezi
Approved with caution; must use school email. Sharing of presentation must be set to private, NOT public or shared.
https://prezi.com/privacy-policy

Prodigy Language Arts
About: Used to develop reading and language skills.
https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/privacy-policy/

Prodigy Math Free Version
About: Math games
https://prodigygame.com/privacy-policy/

Prodigy Math
About: Used to practice math skills that are Common Core aligned.
https://www.prodigygame.com/privacy-policy/

Proloquo2go
Purchased by the Special Ed Department.
https://www.assistiveware.com/privacy

Put Me In The Story
Approved with caution - Students under the age of 13 cannot use.
http://www.sourcebooks.com/company/privacy-policy.html

Q-Interactive
SPED testing program. Purchased by Highland Sped Dept for psychs.
https://qiactive.com/choose-share/pearsonPolicy/showLegalLinks?countryCode=US&policyName=Privacy+Policy

Quia / IXL
About: Subscription based learning for K-12 providing unlimited practice in Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.
https://www.ixl.com/privacypolicy

Quill Free Writing and Grammar Activities
Not Approved - Denied because  Uncontrollable chat rooms and third party vendors, students have to create accounts and login with personal information, attaches information to IP addresses and may record IP addresses (school and home).

Quizlet
About: A memorization tool that lets users create "sets" of terms customized for their own needs. Students cannot have login accounts. There are 3 approved ways of using it for students and they are: Search for the teacher; Quizlet Live and Google Classroom - these require no student login.
https://quizlet.com/privacy

Quizizz
About: Comparable to Kahoot
https://quizizz.com/privacy

Raz-Kids
About:  Online guided reading program with interactive ebooks, downloadable books and reading quizzes.
http://help.learninga-z.com/customer/portal/articles/1649236-privacy

Read2Go
Not Approved - May share user information.

Read Write Think
Website only. Not responsible for privacy of linked sites. Do not use the "share" feature which requires email address.
http://www.readwritethink.org/util/legal.html

Reading A-Z
About: Printable and projectable books and resources, spanning 29 levels of difficulty.
http://help.learninga-z.com/customer/portal/articles/1649236-privacy

Read Theory
Not Approved - States that because "ReadTheory does not receive funding from the US Department of Education and is as such not subject to the FERPA Family Education Rights and Privacy Act."

Reading Eggs
About: Used for differentiation and remediation to meet student needs in the classroom.
Approved with caution - Be aware that the company can provide "advance notice" and then can share information.
http://readingeggs.com/info/privacy-policy

Readworks.org Digital
Not Approved - Specifically states: 'We collect information from and about you and children under 13.

Realize
The platform for Savvas Textbooks
Students are uploaded by the Tech Department.
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/privacy_statement/privacy.ht

Remind
Approved with Caution; Principals must sign up for an admin account before teachers can create an account.
https://www.remind.com/en-GB/privacy-policy

Revolutionary War Choice Game
About: Users navigate the American Revolution and win independence, promote liberty and secure the union. If used in the classroom, the teacher must go to building principal to have it unblocked.
https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/revolutionary-choices-game/revolutionary-choices-game-privacy/

Room Recess
About: Used to practice reading and word skills with the games.
http://www.roomrecess.com/privacypolicy.html

Roxxem

Approved with Caution; under 13 can not use.

About: Allows students to listen to songs and tests their listening comprehension.  Displays son lyrics in English and the target language at the same time.  It comes with whole class lessons and individual student activities.

https://www.roxxem.com/privacy

SAS-Writing Planner
About: A tool that gives students immediate feedback in coordination with the writing standards.
https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/popup#/privacy

Scholastic News
About: Weekly current events magazines for the elementary classroom, grades 1-6.
Access through Clever.
http://www.scholastic.com/privacy.htm

Schoology
TRUSTe Certified Privacy/kids Privacy; signed K-12 Privacy Pledge.
https://www.schoology.com/privacy

Scratch
About: A computer learning site better suited for younger students.
https://scratch.mit.edu/privacy_policy/

Scratchjr
About: A coding program for young students.
https://www.scratchjr.org/privacy.html

Seesaw: Booksnaps
Students can take a picture of a page of a book, circle a part of the text and write/talk what they were thinking when they read that section.
https://web.seesaw.me/privacy

See.Touch.Learn
Approved with caution - They collect information from email.
http://www.brainparade.com/privacy-policy/

Shepard Software
Website with no student login required.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/privacy.htm

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
Not Approved - Shares personal information in personally identifiable form.

Shutterfly
Not Approved - Classroom share site -they use personal information, facial recognition, targeted ads.

SignUp Genius
Approved with caution; for teacher and parent use only.
http://www.signupgenius.com/about/privacy.cfm

Sketchbook Express for iPad
Not Approved - You have to enter date of birth and some of its applications allow uploads, follow other people, etc.

SketchUp
About: SketchUp is s 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications.
https://www.sketchup.com/legal/privacy-notice

Smart Music
About: Music learning software for educators and students.
https://www.makemusic.com/privacy/

Socrative
About: Uses real-time questioning, result aggregation, and visualization, for instant insight into student levels of understanding.
http://www.socrative.com/privacy.php

SofterWare
Approved with caution - Software for Child Care Centers and before & After School Programs. Have to delete online content when leaving.
http://www.softerware.com/privacy-policy

Speed Typing Online
Not Approved - Builds a personal profile - targeted advertising.
https://www.speedtypingonline.com/privacy-policy

Spelling City
About: Helps build vocabulary, literacy, phonics and spelling skills.
http://www.spellingcity.com/privacy-policy.html

Sphero.edu Chrome Extension
About: Enables students to code and remotely control, via Bluetooth, Sphero robots.
http://www.sphero.com/about/privacy/

Squeebles Fractions
Approved with caution - Contest features should be disabled.
http://keystagefun.co.uk/privacy/

Squeebles Math Bingo
Approved with caution - Contest features should be disabled.
http://keystagefun.co.uk/privacy/

Starfall Phonics
About: Helps teach children to read.
https://teach.starfall.com/lv/info/privacy

Storia School Edition
About: Scholastics digitally curated library providing students with eReadng resources and eBook collections.
http://www.scholastic.com/privacy.htm

StoryStarters Ideas for Writing
Not Approved - Must use text, email, twitter, facebook in order to use.

Stop Motion Camera
Approved with caution - No personal information is collected through the app but students will need a phone in order to use it and there is an option for in-app purchases.
https://www.cateater.com/privacy.html

Storybird
Not Approved - Collects and retains personal information, has targeted advertising and does not maintain a comprehensive security program.

Storyboardthat
Approved with caution - Students cannot create an account.
https://www.storyboardthat.com/about/privacy-for-schools

Studies Weekly
About: An online standards-based curriculum for K-6 Social Studies and Science.
https://www.studiesweekly.com/privacy/

SuccessNet/Realize
Students are uploaded by the Tech Department.
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/privacy_statement/privacy.ht

Tacomail - Safe Email  for Kids
Not Approved - Needs login and password or Google account.  Parents/Guardians must create the account to use the service.

Tacomail for gMail
Not Approved - Needs login and password or Google account.  Parents/Guardians must create the account to use the service.

Teach Me: Kindergarten
Not Approved - When you try to play it states that this is for grown ups.

Teacher Tube
Approved with caution - Children under 13 cannot use.
https://www.teachertube.com/privacy-policy

Teambuilder
Not Approved - Builds personal profiles for Targeted ads.

Team Snap
Approved with caution - Students cannot log in; Have to delete online content when leaving (this was not in the pp but this information was given over the phone)
https://www.teamsnap.com/privacy-policy

Tellagami
Not Approved - 'Any image, profiles, movies or other content that you create or submit to the site or in connection witn use of service may be redistributed through the internet and other media and viewed by the general public.'

Teoria
Music Theory Website
https://www.teoria.com/en/help/privacy.php

That Quiz
Website with no student login required.
https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/docs/about.html

The National Student Clearinghouse
A third party verification that enables Naviance Alumni Tracker. Children under 13 cannot use.
https://studentclearinghouse.org/about/our-privacy-commitment/

The Weather Channel
Approved with caution - Children under 13 cannot use.
https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy

The Weather Channel for iPad
Approved with caution - Do not log in; may be used without logging in.
https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy

Third World Famer
About: An online game about rural poverty in developing nations. If used in the classroom, the teacher must go to building principal to have it unblocked.
http://3rdworldfarmer.org/privacy.html

Thirteen Explore
Not Approved - Linked to social media sites. Not COPPA or FERPA compliant.

TikaTock
About: Provides students an exciting opportunity to write, illustrate, and publish their own digital storybooks and projects.
https://www.tikatok.com/help/privacy

Tinkercad
About: Used for 3D digital design, electronics and coding.
https://www.tinkercad.com/privacy

Time for Kids
Approved with caution - For use with no login only, students may not log in.
http://www.timeinc.net/subs/privacy/tk/policy.html

Time, Money & Fractions On-Track
Not Approved - Have to sign in. A paid site. Sells various products.

TouchCast
Not Approved - District blocked site.

Trello
About: Helps keep track of student work and daily activities.
Approved with caution - Make sure that when sharing information it is only with teachers that should have access to the student information. User is responsible for turning off cookies.
https://trello.com/privacy

Tumblebooks
About: An online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Website approved with caution. Do not use real email information or any identifying information.
https://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/privacy.asp

Turn It In
About: Solutions that promote academic integrity, streamline grading and feedback, deter plagiarism and improve student outcomes. Have to go to the building principal for funding.
https://www.turnitin.com/privacy

Tween Tribute
About: Provides students with additional lexiled informational texts that can quickly be assessed through the sites online quizzes.
Approved with caution - Teachers should assign screen names to students that do not personally identify them.
https://www.tweentribune.com/privacy/

Twitter
Not Approved - Not FERPA compliant, nothing is private.

Typesy.com

About: Keyboarding program for education.

https://www.typesy.com/dpa/#privacy

Typing.com
Website with no student login required.
https://www.typing.com/privacypolicy

Typing Club
Approved with caution - Free version only.
https://www.typingclub.com/privacy.html

Unique Learning Systems
About: Standards-based set of interactive tools specifically designed for students with special needs.
https://www.n2y.com/terms.aspx

Upfront Magazine
About: A newsmagazine for high school students, published by Scholastic Inc. in partnership with The New York Times.
http://www.scholastic.com/privacy.htm

Vex
About: Educational Robotics Software
https://www.vexrobotics.com/software-privacy-policy

Vista Higher Learning
Approved by Textbook Adoption
http://vistahigherlearning.com/privacy-policy

Vocabulary Workshop
Not Approved - Site does not control use of personal data and has an open forum.

Volunteer Spot
About: Scheduling software and volunteer management software.
Approved with caution. 3rd party advertisers - for parent and teacher use only.
https://www.volunteerspot.com/Privacy

VueScan Mobile
Approved with caution - Not COPPA compliant. No login required.
https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/633726

Webparkingsoftware.com
About: HS parking permit payment website.
https://www.webparkingsoftware.com/privacy-policy.htm

WeVideo
About: An online, cloud-based video editing platform.
https://www.wevideo.com/privacy

WeWillWrite

About: Allows for interactive, collaborative, and competitive writing activity.

https://wewillwrite.com/privacy

Wizer.me
Not Approved - Stated in their privacy policy that they have not completed Ferpa compliance.

Wonders
McGraw-Hill reading program purchased by the District; need to opt out of PII.
http://www.mheducation.com/privacy/customer-privacy-policy.html

Word Bingo
Approved with caution - Can only use the free portion.  Paid portion uses information.
https://www.abcya.com/privacy.htm

Wordle
Website with no student login required.
http://www.wordle.net/faq#license

Word Magic
Approved with caution - Links to other websites.
http://www.anusen.com/privacy.html

Word Pig Spell
Approved with caution - Not COPPA Compliant. No login required.
http://www.ziggityzoom.com/content/ziggity-zoom-privacy-statement

Word Search Free
Not Approved - No COPPA or FERPA acknowledgement.

WordWall
About: Used to create learning activities.
Approved with caution - Results data for students should be deleted when done being used by the user (teacher), who remains the data controller for this information. If you want the paid version please see your principal.
https://wordwall.net/account/privacy

World of 7 Billion
About: Student video contest.
Approved with caution - Use Teacher email only; do not fill in instagram or twitter accounts.
https://www.worldof7billion.org/

XtraMath
About: Helps students master basic math facts.
Approved with caution - Teachers have to create student accounts.
https://xtramath.org/#/home/privacy

YouTube
Approved with caution. Not part of Google Suite.  No one under 14 can post.
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy

Zaption
About: Interactive video tools and ready-to-use video lessons.
Parent/guardian consent needed if under the age of 13.
https://www.zaption.com/privacy

Zip Grade
About: An optical grading option similar to a Scantron.
https://www.zipgrade.com/privacy/

Online Apps

ABA Problem Solving Same or Different Game
Not Approved - can upload/download files.  Certain features allow information to become public.

ABC Alphabet Phonics Preschool Kids Game Free Lite
Not Approved - website contains prohibited games content.

Artsonia
Approved with caution - only use student's first name. Do not use full name.
https://www.artsonia.com/privacy.asp

Barefoot World Atlas
Not Approved - targeted advertising.

Basic Math
App with no student login required.
Approved with caution - Do not set up an email account.

ConnectEd Mobile
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://www.mheducation.com/privacy/customer-privacy-policy.html

Dictionary.com Dictionary & Thesaurus
Approved with caution - Do not make an account, use site without logging in.
http://www.dictionary.com/terms

Dragon Dictation
Not Approved - Not intended for children under the age of 18 to use.

Endless Reader
Approved with caution - Links to third party websites.
http://originatorkids.com/corporate/privacypolicy/

Evernote
Approved with caution - Do not use the Chat function. It connects to social media.
https://evernote.com/legal/privacy.php

Fit Brains for Kids: Sparky's Adventures
Approved with caution - Initially it asks for information and after every segment it places a tab asking you to upgrade.
http://www.fitbrains.com/privacy/

Flashcardlet
Not Approved - Needs a login, asks for personal information and has an open forum with no filter.

Fotobabble
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising.

Handwriting Without Tears: Wet-Dry Try Suite
Approved with caution - Teacher Login only, students may use but cannot login.
http://www.hwtears.com/privacypolicy

HUDL
About: Helps sports teams study themselves and scout their opponents with video apps.
Approved with caution - Teacher use only - Athletic Department has contacted company for more FERPA COPPA clarification.
http://public.hudl.com/privacy

iPrompts
Not Approved - Targeted advertising.

iQuestion
Not Approved - Proper site not available in iTunes.

iTalk Recorder
Not Approved - Has user contributions, third party sites, plug-ins and applications.

Kids Flashcards for iPad
Approved with caution - School/Teacher must create the account.
http://inkidseducation.com/privacy-policy/

Kindle
Not Approved - Have to sign in with an email and password.

KRA
Approved with caution - Teacher app only.  Not for student use.
http://about.kready.org/

Mad Libs
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising.

Mathmateer
Not Approved - Site contains prohibited games content.

Monkey Math School Sunshine
Not Approved - Blocked by our web filter.

myLexia
About: Interactive math and science simulations.
Purchased by District. Students uploaded by Tech Department.
http://lexialearning.com/privacy/lexia-privacy-policy

National Geographic Challenge App GeoBee
Not Approved - Collects parent email addresses and combines with other data to create a profile.

News 2-You
Approved with caution - Requires an email account in order to open the articles.  It can only be used with a teacher account.
http://www.assistiveware.com/privacy

NOOK
Not Approved - Has targeted advertising and is not for student use.

Particle Zoo
Not Approved - The site collects names, addresses, etc.

PhotoStory-Create your own stories
Not Approved - information available on shutterfly.

Proloquo2go
Purchased by the Special Ed Department.
https://www.assistiveware.com/privacy

Put Me In The Story
Approved with caution - Students under the age of 13 cannot use.
http://www.sourcebooks.com/company/privacy-policy.html

Read2Go
Not Approved - May share user information.

See.Touch.Learn
Approved with caution - They collect information from email.
http://www.brainparade.com/privacy-policy/

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
Not Approved - Shares personal information in personally identifiable form.

Sketchbook Express for iPad
Not Approved - You have to enter date of birth and some of its applications allow uploads, follow other people, etc.

SpellingCity
Approved with caution - Teacher login only.
http://www.spellingcity.com/privacy-policy.html

Squeebles Fractions
Approved with caution - Contest features should be disabled.
http://keystagefun.co.uk/privacy/

Squeebles Math Bingo
Approved with caution - Contest features should be disabled.
http://keystagefun.co.uk/privacy/

StoryStarters Ideas for Writing
Not Approved - Must use text, email, twitter, facebook in order to use.

Teach Me: Kindergarten
Not Approved - When you try to play it states that this is for grown ups.

The Weather Channel
Approved with caution - Children under 13 cannot use.
https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy

The Weather Channel for iPad
Approved with caution - Do not log in; may be used without logging in.
https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy

Thirteen Explore
Not Approved - Linked to social media sites. Not COPPA or FERPA compliant.

Time, Money & Fractions On-Track
Not Approved - Have to sign in. A paid site. Sells various products.

Tacomail - Safe Email  for Kids
Not Approved - Needs login and password or Google account.  Parents/Guardians must create the account to use the service.

Tocomail for gMail
Not Approved - Needs login and password or Google account.  Parents/Guardians must create the account to use the service.

TouchCast
Not Approved - District blocked site.

Twitter
Not Approved - Not FERPA compliant, nothing is private.

VueScan Mobile
Approved with caution - Not COPPA compliant. No login required.
https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/633726

Word Bingo
Approved with caution - Can only use the free portion.  Paid portion uses information.
https://www.abcya.com/privacy.htm

Word Magic
Approved with caution - Links to other websites.
http://www.anusen.com/privacy.html

Word Pig Spell
Approved with caution - Not COPPA Compliant. No login required.
http://www.ziggityzoom.com/content/ziggity-zoom-privacy-statement

Word Search Free
Not Approved - No COPPA or FERPA acknowledgement.

YouTube
Approved with caution. Not a part of Google Suite. No one under 14 can post.
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy