Springfield Takes Internet Safety Seriously

Introduction
Technology Staff
Internet Safety
Technology Plan and AUP
Technology Integration in the Classrooms
Online Learning
Faculty and Staff Resources
Resources for Parents

Important Message from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of PA regarding Internet Safety in PDF

FAQ About Internet Safety

Onguard Online- Created by the federal government with games, videos and other resources for teaching kids of all ages and adults about online safety. Be sure to download the parent guide Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online available free at this site..

WiredSafety- Internet safety and information on responding to incidents of cyberbullyng

The Cyberbullying Research Center provides access to research and educational materials for parents and teachers regarding how to prevent, detect and respond to cases of online harassment.

Protecting Kids Online
http://www.center-school.org/pko/

Safety Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.netsmartz.org/safety/safetytips.htm

WiredKids.org offers articles and information for children ranging from age 7 to 18 as well as information for adults and parents. It offers children articles, video clips, and stories written by children for children. Not all content is about online safety.
http://www.wiredkids.org

Online Guard provides tips from the federal government and IT industry to help be on the guard for Internet fraud and to keep your computer and personal information secure.
http://onguardonline.gov/index.html

Watchguard, manufacturer of Internet security hardware, produced two clever videos on using computers safely on work place networks. The advice also applies to personal computing, as well:
Bud Has Mail- Advice on using e-mail safely
Bud Logs In- Advice on creating and securing passwords

Presentation to Enfield PTA Thursday, January 3, 2008 in PDF

Additional Resources for Parents