Online Security & Safety Plan

The purpose of this digital safety plan is to establish guidelines and protocols for the safe and secure use of digital technology within Valor Global Online, including G Suite for Education, Zoom, Beehively (SIS), Buzz (LMS), and other third-party applications.

General Security Measures

Education: Educate students, parents, and staff about digital safety policies and responsible online behavior.
Regular Review: Review and update the digital safety plan regularly to ensure its effectiveness.
Training: Implement ongoing training for staff to stay current with digital safety best practices.

Third-Party Software Policy

Compliance: Ensure all third-party software complies with COPPA and FERPA regulations.
Annual Review: Annually review all student data collected by approved software for compliance with COPPA and FERPA.
Licensing: Acquire necessary licensing to prevent ad serving or unauthorized data collection.

Digital Resource Vetting Process

Teacher Responsibility: Teachers vet new software for compliance with VGO's digital safety plan and regulations.
Checklist: Provide a checklist to ensure compliance, including evaluation of data collection practices and privacy policies.
Bi-Annual Review: Conduct a bi-annual review of teacher resources used.

Security Review

Thorough Review: Conduct regular security reviews of all software, including testing data encryption, access controls, and other security features.
New Software Evaluation: Test and evaluate new software before educational use.

Google Suite for Education

Compliance: Ensure compliance with COPPA and FERPA.
Access Controls: Enforce strict access controls and enable 2-step verification.

Zoom

Meeting Security: Require passwords and waiting rooms for meetings, and lock all class meetings to authorized accounts.
Training: Train staff and students on appropriate Zoom conduct.

Beehively (SIS)

Data Protection: Ensure secure storage and protection of student information.
Access Controls: Limit access to authorized staff only.

Buzz (LMS)

Compliance: Configure and manage settings for compliance with digital safety policies.
Monitoring: Monitor student activity and communications for compliance.

Commitment

Valor Global Online is committed to providing a safe and secure digital environment, aligning with the best safety practices and standards for students and staff. This includes compliance with COPPA and FERPA regulations and collaboration with organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Student Data Privacy Consortium) and the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center.