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Prosper ISD is committed to safeguarding student data and ensuring the privacy and security of all digital resources used throughout the district. We employ a rigorous vetting process for software utilized within our schools and on the district's network.
Prosper ISD is committed to safeguarding student data and ensuring the privacy and security of all digital resources used throughout the district. We employ a rigorous vetting process for software utilized within our schools and on the district's network.
Staff can find a comprehensive list of all digital resources approved for use in Prosper ISD on LearnPlatform (in the Portal). This platform reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data protection for our students.
Staff can find a comprehensive list of all digital resources approved for use in Prosper ISD on LearnPlatform (in the Portal). This platform reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data protection for our students.
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Why do we vet software tools?
Why do we vet software tools?
Prosper ISD rigorously vets all software to ensure the privacy and security of student data, aligning with federal and state student privacy laws.
Prosper ISD rigorously vets all software to ensure the privacy and security of student data, aligning with federal and state student privacy laws.
Our vetting process primarily focuses on whether a tool collects Personally Identifiable Information (PII). If PII is involved, the software vendor is asked to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA). To streamline and standardize this process, Prosper ISD partners with the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC). This partnership allows us to utilize a standardized DPA, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all vendor agreements.
Our vetting process primarily focuses on whether a tool collects Personally Identifiable Information (PII). If PII is involved, the software vendor is asked to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA). To streamline and standardize this process, Prosper ISD partners with the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC). This partnership allows us to utilize a standardized DPA, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all vendor agreements.
What is the approval process for tools not currently listed as an approved resource?
What is the approval process for tools not currently listed as an approved resource?
The software approval process will open for staff to submit requests during the second nine weeks of the 25-26 school year.
The software approval process will open for staff to submit requests during the second nine weeks of the 25-26 school year.
We have created this process to help ensure that digital tools (whether purchased, granted, or donated) align with district curriculum, integrate with our existing technology systems, protect data privacy, and are appropriate for the intended audience. Please note that software purchased or acquired without this approval can't be installed or supported by District Technology.
We have created this process to help ensure that digital tools (whether purchased, granted, or donated) align with district curriculum, integrate with our existing technology systems, protect data privacy, and are appropriate for the intended audience. Please note that software purchased or acquired without this approval can't be installed or supported by District Technology.
Once the software approval form is completed, the digital resource will be vetted by the necessary departments for alignment with Prosper ISD curriculum as well as compatibility with our network systems. The resource will also be vetted for possible data privacy and security concerns. The company will also be asked to sign a Data Privacy Agreement for all student-facing resources.
How does a staff member know if a resource is likely to get approval?
How does a staff member know if a resource is likely to get approval?
Prosper ISD is partnering with 1EdTech [new tab] to enhance the transparency and consistency of our digital resource vetting process. By customizing 1EdTech's standardized rubrics, we ensure a more rigorous, consistent evaluation of all educational technology tools, strengthening data privacy and security for our students.
Prosper ISD is partnering with 1EdTech [new tab] to enhance the transparency and consistency of our digital resource vetting process. By customizing 1EdTech's standardized rubrics, we ensure a more rigorous, consistent evaluation of all educational technology tools, strengthening data privacy and security for our students.
Resources should contain a published privacy policy and terms of use.
Resources should not contain chat options, social sharing features, or advertisements.
Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
The video above will show you how to request tools in LearnPlatform.
The video above will share information about the software approval process in Prosper ISD.
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