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Cyber Safety

Cyber Safety

At Tecumseh Local Schools, we prioritize the cybersecurity and online safety of our students to ensure a secure and supportive digital learning environment. As technology becomes an integral part of education, it’s crucial to work together to protect our students from potential risks and teach them responsible online behavior.

Why Cybersecurity Matters

  • Protecting Personal Information: Safeguarding sensitive student data, such as names, addresses, and academic records, from unauthorized access and misuse.

  • Preventing Cyber Threats: Blocking harmful online activities like phishing, hacking, and cyberbullying.

  • Building Good Digital Habits: Teaching students the importance of strong passwords, recognizing suspicious links, and respecting others online.

How We Keep Students Safe

  • Secure Networks: Our district uses advanced filtering systems and firewalls to protect students while they access educational resources.

  • Digital Citizenship Education: We provide lessons on safe, respectful, and ethical online behavior.

  • Monitoring Tools: Tools are in place to monitor for inappropriate content and ensure devices are used for educational purposes.

How Parents Can Help

  • Have Open Conversations: Talk with your child about what they do online and encourage them to come to you with concerns.

  • Set Guidelines: Establish rules for internet use, including time limits and appropriate websites.

  • Monitor Activity: Regularly review your child’s online activity and ensure devices have up-to-date security software.

  • Teach Cyber Safety: Remind your child never to share personal information, passwords, or click on suspicious links.

By working together, we can create a safer digital world for our students, empowering them to use technology responsibly and confidently. For additional resources or support, visit the links below or contact the district’s Technology Department.

  • Student data privacy refers to the safeguarding of personal information collected and used by schools, educational applications, and related tools. This includes identifiable data such as names, addresses, academic records, test scores, and other sensitive information. Ensuring student data privacy involves protecting this information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure and ensuring it is used solely for its intended educational purposes. Maintaining robust data privacy practices is essential to fostering trust and creating a secure learning environment for all students.

    Additional Information regarding Student Data Privacy can be found via the links below:

    Student Data Privacy Laws

    TLS Student Acceptable Use Policy (po7540.03)

  • The evaluation of digital resources is an ongoing process, adapting to the availability of new tools and technologies. TLS carefully evaluates any digital resource which collects student data to ensure compliance with the district's data privacy and instructional standards.

    TLS Current Approved Digital Resources

  • Cybersecurity is an important part of keeping our district's data, technology and communications safe. We work with MVECA (Miami Valley Educational Computer Association) to strengthen our security measures following the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. All employees receive training on cybersecurity and data privacy, which are now regular parts of how our district operates.

  • Tecumseh Local Schools internet traffic is filtered in compliance with CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act). Additionally, TLS utilizes a web filtering solution, Securly to manage content entering the district network. Please note: the internet is constantly changing. As such internet filters are not perfect and at times certain content may "slip" through.

  • TLS integrates digital citizenship lessons throughout the curriculum to foster safe and responsible online behavior. At the elementary level, digital citizenship is specifically addressed during technology classes, where students learn essential skills for navigating the online environment responsibly. TLS leverages digital tools to actively engage students, enhance learning, and instill practices for safe and appropriate online interactions.