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Getting Parents Up to Speed & on BoardThe best way for schools to get parents involved is to let them know what's going on. The simplest way to get parents involved is by letting them know what's going on, getting their consent to anything that has increased risks, & educating them so they can be a part of the decision making & the solution. Schools need to tell parents how they are using the Internet at school, what the risks are, & how they are managing the risks. The notice has to be clear & complete, & lay out all the important information in a way even the most computer-illiterate parent can understand. And it should be included in the acceptable-use policy the school prepares & hands out to students & parents. Examples of these handouts can be found in our Acceptable Use Policies section. Acceptable Use PoliciesWhether they filter or not, every school should have an acceptable-use policy, which is a list of the rules pursuant to which children (and others) are permitted to use the Internet. Some school systems like to formalize the process, making it school board policy, with all the formalities that entails (notice, hearings, etc.). Others adopt it on a school-by-school basis as they do most rules, such as no running in the hall, & no smoking on school grounds. But however they do it, every school needs one. We've included a section specifically to deal with this issue as it's so important. We welcome ideas & comments from teachers. If you have something you would like to contribute to this project, we invite you to contact us. |
