Student Data Privacy and List of Instructional Technology
Regional School District 10 is committed to protecting the privacy of its students, faculty and staff. The district complies with State and Federal legislative regulations such as the Connecticut Act Concerning Student Data Privacy (PA 16-189) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). PA 189 requires Boards of Education to enter into written contracts with consultants and operators (collectively, "contractors") prior to providing contractors with, or allowing them access to student information, student records or student generated content. This law further requires boards to provide written notice of execution of such a contract and post such notice on the board’s website, along with the executed contract. All software in use by the district must be vetted and approved before use.
Approved software vendors have either signed the CT Student Data privacy pledge at the Educational Software Hub or entered into an agreement with Regional School District 10.
Compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is achieved through Fortinet and Linewize web filtering platforms.
Region 10 Board of Education Policies:
P 5125 Student Records (FERPA)
P 5126 Student Privacy (PPRA)
P 5134 Student Use of the District Computer Systems
Resources for Parents/Families U.S. Department of Education:
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Student Privacy 101: FERPA For Parents And Students (4-minute video)
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US Dept of Education - Protecting Student Privacy Resources Page
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A Parent Guide to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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An Eligible Student Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance
Resources for Educators
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FERPA 101 Training: U.S. Department of Education
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Data Governance Checklist : U.S. Department of Education
Other Resources
List of Approved Applications (updated 1/15/2025)
Website/App |
Agreement |
About |
Active Classroom from Social Studies School Service |
Yes |
7 subjects for social studies classrooms that enable flexible, scalable and customizable online learning. |
ALEKS |
Yes |
Provides students with personalized learning based on their needs and access to the highest quality content. |
A-Z Connect Raz-Kids/Reading A-Z |
Yes |
Hundreds of interactive, leveled eBooks with eQuizzes to provide skill reports, available in school or at home. |
Canva |
Yes |
A great tool to make visual communications. Infographics, worksheets, flyers, etc. |
Career Cruising |
Yes |
Interactive career guide featuring multimedia interviews with real people in every career, in-depth occupational profiles and information on colleges and universities. |
Code.org |
Yes |
The vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science K-12. All courses and activities are free. |
CodeHS.org |
Yes |
CodeHS has everything you need to teach computer science at your school, including web-based curriculum, and teacher tools. |
Conjugemos |
Yes |
Conjuguemos makes learning verb conjugations in Spanish, French (+ 7 other languages) easy with drill practices and fun multi-player games. |
CTSEDS |
Yes |
Connecticut Data Warehouse for Special Education Documents |
Formative |
Yes |
Interactive mathematics software program that allows teachers to interact with students in realtime as they solve math problems shared with them by their teacher. |
Edpuzzle |
Yes |
Allows you to make any video your lesson. Embed your own questions, voiceover or audio notes in videos from a wide variety of sources including TED Ed, Khan Academy and YouTube, or upload your own. |
Epic! |
No |
The leading digital library for kids 12 & under. *No student names, numbers or letters only, which correspond to a class list, Epic will not sign a privacy agreement. |
Fast ForWord |
Yes |
Fast ForWord targets the reading skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and comprehension. The program offers a personalized and differentiated pathway for each learner. |
Flocabulary |
Yes |
Educational raps and teaching lesson plans to supplement instruction and engage students through a library of songs, videos and activities. |
Geodes |
CSDE Data Pledge |
Decodable digital books for elementary students with interactive elements. |
Gizmos
|
Yes
|
Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12 that are aligned to the latest standards help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to the classroom.
|
IXL Mathematics |
Yes |
K-12 mathematics practice and assessments for students, computer based independent skills-based practice as well as universal screening for students mathematical skills. |
Kahoot!
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No
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A free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages! |
Khan Academy |
Yes |
A library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. |
Learning Ally |
Yes |
For students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension. An extensive selection of books is offered along with interactive learning tools. |
Lexia Core 5 |
Yes |
For grades pre-K-5. A blended learning program that aids in the development of literacy skills through personalized learning. |
Lifetouch |
Yes |
For school photography. |
MClass |
Yes |
DIBELS8 Reading Universal Assessment used at the elementary schools to assess students basic reading skills to help identify gaps in learning. |
McGraw Hill Education |
Yes |
Providing resources needed to reach all learners PreK-12. Resources can be found by program, subject or grade level. |
Microsoft 365 |
n/a |
Accessibility for all to be more productive and inclusive on any device. Office apps that are familiar and new robust apps for more creativity, collaboration and sharing. Includes OneDrive cloud storage. |
MIND Research Institute including ST Math |
Yes |
A visual game-based math program features upgraded visuals, improved reporting, and streamlined design including challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback. |
Mystery Science |
n/a |
Interactive digital teacher resource that presents scientific information in an engaging format to elementary age students. |
Noteflight |
Yes |
An online music writing application that lets you create, view, print and hear professional quality music notation right in your web browser. |
Padlet |
Yes |
Upload a video, record an interview, snap a selfie, write your own text posts or upload some documents, and watch your Padlet come to life. Once others add to it, the page will update in real time. |
Pass |
Yes |
An electronic hall pass management system used at Lewis S. Mills High School. |
Pear Deck |
Yes |
Create powerful learning moments for every student, every day using existing presentations. |
PowerSchool |
Yes |
Student Information System |
Prodigy |
Yes |
Can be used to effectively engage students in grades 1-8. Provides self-paced math practice through digital games. |
Remind
|
Yes
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Communication for the school, home, and everywhere in between. From assignments to activities or closures.
|
Renaissance Learning |
Yes |
Illuminate Data Warehouse and Star Reading and Mathematics Assessments for grades 4 through 9 |
SATPractice |
Yes |
Official SAT practice tests to prepare for test day. Take full-length practice tests online at Khan Academy, or download and print paper practice tests. |
Screencast-O-Matic |
n/a |
Create screencast videos. Capture your screen, add a webcam and use narration to customize your video. |
SeeSaw |
Yes |
Student driven digital portfolios and simple parent communication. Students use built-in annotation tools, teachers can understand student thinking and progress, and families have a window into the classroom. |
SLP Now |
Yes |
Plan effective therapy and manage your caseload with less stress than ever before, no matter the size or diversity of your group. |
SolveMe Mobiles |
n/a |
Use logic to figure out how much each shape must weigh for the mobile to balance! A fun way to learn to solve equations. |
SoundTrap |
Yes |
The ability to pitch and modify your voice recordings. Use hundreds of software instruments, thousands of high quality loops, plug in your own instrument or quick-record an idea directly with the mic on your device. |
Starfall |
No |
The program emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement—encouraging children to become confident and intrinsically motivated. Can be used without student sign in. |
Stock Market Game |
n/a |
Online stock market game is a simple, easy-to-use program that imitates the real-life workings of the equities markets. Explore the fundamentals of personal finance and investing. |
Storyboard That |
Yes |
Bring digital storytelling to a new level. Students can expand their creativity in book reports, creative writing assignments and discussing events. |
Storyline |
No |
Features celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Does not require student sign in. |
ThisIsLanguage |
Yes |
Enhance learning through authentic videos, exercises and games. Content covers both productive and receptive language materials. |
Typetastic.com |
Yes |
Pedagogical typing games that is engaging at all grade levels and can track student progress. |
Typing Agent |
Yes |
An engaging and easy to use typing program that includes intuitive reporting. |
Wit and Wisdom |
CSDE Data Pledge |
Elementary Reading Curriculum with interactive digital resources for student use. |
XtraMath |
Yes |
A free program that helps students master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. |