Student Devices

Student Responsible Use

District 70 continues to focus on meaningful technology integration. As a part of the district's strategic plan, and in connection with the district's core values, technology use is embedded into the work that our teachers and students do on a daily basis. The intent is for technology use to not be a separate task, but rather a means to support meaningful teaching and learning for all students.

District 70 maintains that students have the right to use technology, and the obligation to use it responsibly. The District's Student Responsible Use & Safety Form can be found below. This document, along with the information outlined on the Student Data Privacy (SOPPA) tab, are designed to protect all District 70 students and families.

Google/Youtube/3rd Party Sites

Digital Citizenship

To live in our modern society, we need to become responsible digital citizens. Being a responsible digital citizen is a critical skill for our students of today, and our leaders of tomorrow.

Five key competencies of digital citizenship:

Inclusive: I am open to hearing and respectfully recognizing multiple viewpoints, and I engage with others online with respect and empathy.
Informed: I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of digital media and social posts.
Engaged: I use technology for civic engagement, to solve problems, and be a force for good in physical and virtual communities.
Balanced: I make informed decisions about how to prioritize my time and activities on and offline.
Alert: I am aware of my online actions, and know how to be safe and create safe spaces for others online.

CommonSense Media - A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Common Sense Media provides cyber-education and support for parents, educators and students; online safety, security, bullying, relationships, digital footprint and more.

CyberWise - Online safety and digital citizenship info for parents, guardians, and teachers.

ParentGuides for ConnectSafely - A growing collection of clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens.

Securly

District 70 uses Securly to provide students with a safe experience when using their district-issued devices. At school, Securely provides teachers with monitoring tools for the classroom. At home, Securly provides families access to their student's online activity using the free SecurlyHome app. With the SecurlyHome app, families have the option to get real-time access to their student’s online activity. Parents can also receive weekly online activity reports via a Securly email. During normal school hours, browsing activity will be summarized as EDU content. Outside of school hours, parents will be able to see more detailed student Internet activity. Learn more about using Securly to be Digital Parents.

To Get Started: Parents will receive an email from Securly.com providing directions to download the SecurlyHome app. If you did NOT receive an email, check your spam folder. Get Started Video

Update: District 70 has enabled new features in the Securly Home app for D70 families! Watch Our Video to learn more.

iPad Tips: Students will be prompted to sign in to Securly when trying to use Safari. Students may need assistance logging in using their district-issued Google account.

Open Safari.
Open a Google search for any topic of your choosing.
When prompted, log in with the student’s Google account email address.
After this, there should be no more prompts to log in to the Securly website.

Video Tutorial Link

Parental involvement can significantly improve a child's academic achievement. Securly's Home app increases parental involvement by providing information that can be used to guide conversations regarding digital citizenship.

Please email help@securly.com if you have further questions.

SOPPA

The privacy of our students' data is a high priority in District 70. This page works in conjunction with the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), which went into effect on July 1, 2021.

What is SOPPA?

District 70 can share information, which includes student names, birthdays, etc., with a third party company such as STAR, PowerSchool, Pearson, etc. SOPPA addresses protections that these companies have in place to make sure that our students' data is not sold or freely given to others. As part of SOPPA, these companies must enter into Data Privacy Agreements (DPA) with each school district they work with. These agreements outline what data is stored, how it is protected, what the company can and cannot do with that data, and what they will do in the event of a data breach.

What are the Data Privacy Agreements (DPA)?

District 70 leverages the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC), which is a unique collaborative of schools, districts, regional territories and state agencies, policy makers, trade organizations and marketplace providers addressing real-world, adaptable, and implementable solutions to growing data privacy concerns. You can find out more information about the SDPC online. Through the SDPC, District 70 enters into contracts with companies (third party vendors) that handle our students' data. District 70 also uses Access 4 Learning, a third party vendor, to address and implement solutions to growing data privacy concerns. You can find out more information about the DPAs that District 70 currently holds here: District 70's DPAs.

Important Links

Important Data Privacy Laws

Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA): Guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Restricts the collection of personal information from children under 13 by companies operating websites, games, mobile applications, and digital services that are directed to children or that collect personal information from individuals known to be children.
Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): Imposes certain requirements on schools that utilize the federal E-Rate program to receive discounts for internet access and other technology services, or that receive federal grants for other technology expenses.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Governs information in a student’s education record, restricting access and use of student information.

FAQ

What happens if I don't have Internet Access at home?
What happens if my student damages the device?

What happens if I don't have Internet Access at home?

What happens if my student damages the device?

Device Damage

Device Repair Charges

I agree that I will have my device repaired as soon as I realize it is damaged. Devices are repaired by submitting a help ticket. Repair charges are described below and are subject to change.

Chromebook Replacement	$300
Chromebook Screen	$90
Chromebook Keyboard/Trackpad, Housing	$40
Chromebook Stylus	$40
Chromebook Case/Charger	$40
iPad Replacement	$400
iPad Charger	$40
iPad Keyboard Case	$100
iPad Non-Keyboard Case	$50
iPad Stylus	$70
iPad Headphone Adapter	$9

*Costs associated with repair or replacement of technology damaged as a result of my failure to exercise reasonable care shall be my responsibility, regardless of whether the damage is caused by me or another person.

In This Section

The District's 1:1 device program provides students with technology to support their success at school and home, in the community, and with future careers.

The goal of this program is to develop accountable, collaborative, creative, engaged and self-directed students.

Need help with a device?

Check out the Tutorials or Submit a Tech Ticket