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Digital Literacy & Cyber Security

Resources​ & Support

The following resources are intended to supplement information in support of a comprehensive approach to school safety.

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

An informational pamphlet provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that helps readers understand the complexities of online child exploitation.

A Parents Guide to Internet Safety

Safe Online Surfing Program

Created for students in third through eighth grades, the resource provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) covers age-appropriate topics, such as cyberbullying, passwords, malware, social media, and more. The program also provides teachers with a curriculum that meets state and federal Internet safety mandates.

Safe Online Surfing

Cybersecurity for K-12 Teachers

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other federal government agencies offer a variety of support, information, and resources for K-12 teachers to help their students become the next generation of cybersecurity professionals such as tip cards, videos, fact sheets, toolkits and more.

Cybersecurity Resources 

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a rapidly changing world, offers a curriculum with interactive lessons and activities for students.

Digital Citizenship Lessons 

Connect Safely

Connect Safely is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy, and security. Here, you’ll find research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news, and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.​

ConnectSafely.org​