TCEA PROTECT: Student Privacy Shield

Learn how to safeguard student data privacy with TCEA's PROTECT rubric. This session provides K-12 technology leaders with a practical framework to evaluate and implement privacy-conscious edtech tools, ensuring compliance with regulations like FERPA and COPPA while maintaining transparency and security.

In an era of increasing digital adoption, protecting student data privacy is paramount. This session introduces the TCEA PROTECT rubric, a comprehensive tool designed for K-12 technology leaders. Attendees will explore how to apply the rubric to assess and enhance their current edtech solutions, focusing on key areas such as parental rights, data retention, and robust security measures. By the end of the session, participants will have actionable strategies to ensure compliance with major regulations and create a safer digital environment for students.

Today's Agenda

Meet the TCEA PROTECT rubric
Why TCEA PROTECT Matters and aligns to standards
Do Your Own Assessments
Share Findings
Wrap-Up

TCEA PROTECT Rubric

Directions: Use this rubric to assess whether an educational technology solution meets the necessary standards for protecting student data privacy across different regulatory environments. It also indicates compliance with major regulations like FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, as well age-appropriate considerations. Data collection, sharing, transparency are also assessed. To get a quick assessment, upload this rubric to an AI and paste in either or both the terms of service and privacy policy to get a score.

TCEA Essential Learning Expectations (ELEs)

Wish you had an easy to understand and apply set of expectations for technology in education?

The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) has introduced Essential Learning Expectations (ELEs) to guide educators in preparing students for the modern world. Let’s explore briefly how these ELEs can transform professional learning in schools.

You can blend the ELEs into your own work using this tool.

Activity

Activity: Do Your Own Assessment

Vendor Selection

Form small groups (2-3 people)
Each group selects 2-3 current vendor solutions to evaluate

Rubric Application

Groups review vendor privacy policies and terms of service
Apply the PROTECT rubric to each selected vendor
Score vendors on each rubric criteria (out of 14 total points)

Analysis and Discussion

Groups share their findings, focusing on:
- Highest and lowest scoring vendors
- Common privacy concerns across vendors
- Surprising discoveries or areas needing clarification

Action Planning

Identify vendors that may need further review or contract adjustments
Discuss potential policy changes to enhance student data privacy

Vendors To Choose From

(or Do Your Own)

Find a list of solution providers with privacy policies and/or terms of service on this website. You can, of course, go to a vendor's website on your own and find their privacy policy and/or terms of service on your own.