Technology & Information Systems

Children's Internet Protection Act Requirements (CIPA)

The Internet safety policy must address all of the following issues:

• Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the internet 
• The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications
• Unauthorized access including "hacking" and other unlawful activities by minors online
• Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors
• Measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors

For schools, the policy must also include monitoring the online activities of minors.

Note: beginning July 1, 2012, when schools certify their compliance with CIPA, they will also be certifying that their internet safety policies have been updated to provide for educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, cyberbullying awareness, and response.

Resources and Forms:

Laptop Request Form

Pettus ISD Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Online Safety Resources

Cyber Tips for Parents (and Kids!)

Internet Safety for Kids

FBI-SOS

Media Smart

Netsmartz

Stop Bullying

HSI Website: - Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-X-SECTOR (1-800-973-2867)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Resources on If Your Explicit Content is Out on the Web
NCMEC Take it Down Website (Under 18 years of age Image/Video take down)
NCMEC Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse (Over 18 years of age)
NCMEC has services available for victims, survivors, siblings and caregivers looking for mental health and peer support
NCMEC Report Sexual Exploitation of Minors: – Hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Thorn Website – Stop Sextortion
Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police immediately.

Pettus ISD's Commitment to Digital Citizenship for all Students

What is Digital Citizenship Week? 

Every year, the third week of October is coined Digital Citizenship Week. Teachers use this time to teach about digital citizenship and support students in developing the skills they need to use devices safely, ethically, and effectively. Now more than ever, it is important to empower students to think critically and participate responsible in the digital world through media literacy and social and emotional learning skills. 

TEA Parent Resources 

In accordance with HB 3171, Section 38.023, the Texas Education Agency has developed and made available to school districts a list of resources concerning Internet Safety. Click on the arrows below to access information provided by TEA. 

• Internet Safety: Communication

• Internet Safety: Organizations

• Internet Safety: Cyberbullying

• Internet Safety: Privacy

• Internet Safety: Activities

• Internet Safety: Piracy

• Internet Safety: Security

Resources:

• Be Internet Awesome Digital Safety Resources

• Safer Schools Together Parent Resources

• Raising Digitally Responsible Youth (A Texas Parent Guide)

• Common Sense Media Parent Tips and FAQs

Microsoft Office 365 Training - All Programs:

Microsoft Office 365 Tutorials

Google Suite Training:

GMAIL:

GMAIL Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- GMAIL Cheat Sheet

Google Classroom:

Google Classroom Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Classroom Cheat Sheet

Google Drive:

Google Drive Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Drive Cheat Sheet

Google Docs:

Google Docs Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Docs Cheat Sheet

Google Sheets:

Google Sheets Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Sheets Cheat Sheet

Google Slides:

Google Slides Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Slides Cheat Sheet

Google Sites:

Google Sites Tutorials

Cheat Sheet- Google Sites Cheat Sheet