Digital Systems and Applications
Our modern world is built on digital systems and applications, from the phones in our pockets to the networks that connect our global community. At Del Valle ISD, we believe it's essential for students and staff to go beyond just using technology. We empower them with the knowledge to understand how these systems work and how to leverage them effectively. By focusing on the core principles of digital systems, we are preparing our community for the future—not just as consumers, but as designers, problem-solvers, and leaders.
Texas Data Privacy Alliance
At Del Valle ISD, the safety and privacy of our students' personal information is our highest priority. That's why we are a proud member of the Texas Data Privacy Alliance (TDPA). The TDPA is a consortium of K-12 school districts in Texas that work together to simplify and standardize the process of protecting student and staff data privacy. This collaboration ensures that all the online tools we use are in compliance with strict privacy laws, such as FERPA, protecting our students' and teachers' personal information.
Staff
Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when children or teens use digital devices like phones, computers, or tablets to intentionally torment, threaten, or humiliate another child. This can involve sending mean texts or emails, posting hurtful messages on social media, spreading rumors online, or sharing private content without consent. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be persistent, happening 24/7, and what's shared online can be permanent and seen by a large audience, making it difficult to escape and potentially damaging to a child's online reputation.
QuickTip allows you to submit anonymous tips about Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Personal Crisis, and Suspicious Activity to school and district officials.
Access more Bullying Prevention Information from Del Valle ISD here.
StopBullying.gov is a federal government website that provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
David's Law
David's Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate cyber and other forms of bullying of children and teens through education, legislation, and legal resources.
Learn more about David's Legacy Foundation here.
Data Privacy and Security
- Children's Internet Protection Act
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Data Governance
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
- Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
- Texas Student Privacy Alliance
Children's Internet Protection Act
CIPA is a federal law that requires schools and libraries receiving federal funding for internet access to implement internet safety policies. This includes using technology to block or filter children's access to obscene or harmful content over the internet. To help meet these requirements, we utilize GoGuardian, which provides content filtering and monitoring of student online activity.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
COPPA is a federal law designed to give parents control over the personal information collected from their children under the age of 13 by websites, apps, and online services. It requires these operators to provide clear privacy policies, obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children, and give parents the ability to review or delete their child's information. This law aims to protect children's online privacy and safety by ensuring responsible data handling.
Data Governance
Del Valle Independent School District is committed to maintaining strong and meaningful privacy and security protections. The privacy and security of this information is a significant responsibility and we value the trust of our students, guardians, and staff. The purpose of the Data Governance Guidelines is to institute effective data governance by establishing accountability, ensuring that the district’s data is accurate, accessible and protected, and by establishing responsibility along with procedures to be used for the management and protection of information. District employees are subject to regular audits to ensure they are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and district policies. Protecting student and staff privacy are Del Valle ISD priorities.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law that gives parents specific rights regarding their children's education records. These rights include accessing their child's records, requesting amendments, and having control over who sees their child's personal information. However, once a student turns 18 or attends a college or university, these rights transfer from the parents to the student.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
PPRA is a federal law that applies to educational institutions receiving U.S. Department of Education funds. It regulates surveys, analyses, or evaluations administered to students concerning eight protected areas, including political beliefs, mental health, sex behavior, self-incriminating behavior, critical appraisals of close family relationships, legally recognized privileged relationships, religious practices, and income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). It also addresses marketing surveys, student privacy, parental information access, and physical examinations for minors. Rights under PPRA transfer from parents to students who are 18 or emancipated.
Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
The SCOPE Act (Texas House Bill No. 18) is a law relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school. Mandates that districts adhere to standards set by the Texas Education Agency regarding the electronic devices and software applications they provide to students.
Texas Student Privacy Alliance
As part of the Texas Student Privacy Alliance (TXSPA), Del Valle Independent School District shares common concerns around student privacy. The goal of the TXSPA is to set standards of practice and expectations around student privacy such that all parties involved have a common understanding of expectations. Adopting and implementing a common Student Data Privacy Agreement shall be used by all TXSPA member schools when implementing any online application. By adopting such a contract all district partners and schools have common expectations when entering into a relationship or implementation without having to renegotiate terms in every new instance.
Resources
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media is the nations leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in our world today. Educator's can access media ratings and reviews, guidance articles and blog posts, digital citizenship resources, healthy media habit tips, and educational tools and research from Common Sense Media.
Their K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum empowers students to master their digital lives. Developed by Harvard's Project Zero and thousands of educators, their ready-to-teach lessons address today's digital dilemmas, equipping students with the skills to become successful digital learners, leaders, and citizens.
ConnectSafely
ConnectSafely is a non-profit organization that is focused on providing resources and education on online safety, privacy, security, and digital wellness for people of all ages. Here you can find research-based safety tips, in-depth guides, advice, news, and podcasts on all aspects of tech use and policy.
Access a comprehensive list of their multilingual guides here.
Responsible Use Technology Agreement
The Del Valle ISD RUTA outlines the guidelines and expectations for staff members when using the district's technology resources. It ensures the secure, ethical, and effective use of district-owned devices, networks, and online platforms. We use a RUTA to protect student data, maintain system integrity, and promote a safe and productive digital learning environment for everyone. Adhering to the RUTA is crucial for safeguarding our technological infrastructure and fostering responsible digital citizenship within our district. This form is signed as part of the employee handbook and can be accessed through TalentEd.
Student
Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when children or teens use digital devices like phones, computers, or tablets to intentionally torment, threaten, or humiliate another child. This can involve sending mean texts or emails, posting hurtful messages on social media, spreading rumors online, or sharing private content without consent. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be persistent, happening 24/7, and what's shared online can be permanent and seen by a large audience, making it difficult to escape and potentially damaging to a child's online reputation.
QuickTip allows you to submit anonymous tips about Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Personal Crisis, and Suspicious Activity to school and district officials.
Access more Bullying Prevention Information from Del Valle ISD here.
StopBullying.gov is a federal government website that provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
David's Law
David's Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate cyber and other forms of bullying of children and teens through education, legislation, and legal resources.
Learn more about David's Legacy Foundation here.
Data Privacy and Security
- Children's Internet Protection Act
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Data Governance
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
- Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
- Texas Student Privacy Alliance
Children's Internet Protection Act
CIPA is a federal law that requires schools and libraries receiving federal funding for internet access to implement internet safety policies. This includes using technology to block or filter children's access to obscene or harmful content over the internet. To help meet these requirements, we utilize GoGuardian, which provides content filtering and monitoring of student online activity.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
COPPA is a federal law designed to give parents control over the personal information collected from their children under the age of 13 by websites, apps, and online services. It requires these operators to provide clear privacy policies, obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children, and give parents the ability to review or delete their child's information. This law aims to protect children's online privacy and safety by ensuring responsible data handling.
Data Governance
Del Valle Independent School District is committed to maintaining strong and meaningful privacy and security protections. The privacy and security of this information is a significant responsibility and we value the trust of our students, guardians, and staff. The purpose of the Data Governance Guidelines is to institute effective data governance by establishing accountability, ensuring that the district’s data is accurate, accessible and protected, and by establishing responsibility along with procedures to be used for the management and protection of information. District employees are subject to regular audits to ensure they are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and district policies. Protecting student and staff privacy are Del Valle ISD priorities.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law that gives parents specific rights regarding their children's education records. These rights include accessing their child's records, requesting amendments, and having control over who sees their child's personal information. However, once a student turns 18 or attends a college or university, these rights transfer from the parents to the student.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
PPRA is a federal law that applies to educational institutions receiving U.S. Department of Education funds. It regulates surveys, analyses, or evaluations administered to students concerning eight protected areas, including political beliefs, mental health, sex behavior, self-incriminating behavior, critical appraisals of close family relationships, legally recognized privileged relationships, religious practices, and income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). It also addresses marketing surveys, student privacy, parental information access, and physical examinations for minors. Rights under PPRA transfer from parents to students who are 18 or emancipated.
Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
The SCOPE Act (Texas House Bill No. 18) is a law relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school. Mandates that districts adhere to standards set by the Texas Education Agency regarding the electronic devices and software applications they provide to students.
Texas Student Privacy Alliance
As part of the Texas Student Privacy Alliance (TXSPA), Del Valle Independent School District shares common concerns around student privacy. The goal of the TXSPA is to set standards of practice and expectations around student privacy such that all parties involved have a common understanding of expectations. Adopting and implementing a common Student Data Privacy Agreement shall be used by all TXSPA member schools when implementing any online application. By adopting such a contract all district partners and schools have common expectations when entering into a relationship or implementation without having to renegotiate terms in every new instance.
Resources
Common Sense Media
Access Common sense media K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum designed and developed in partnership with Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Each lesson takes on real challenges and digital dilemmas that students face today, giving them the skills they need to succeed as digital learners, leaders, and citizens tomorrow.
ConnectSafely
ConnectSafely is a non-profit organization that is focused on providing resources and education on online safety, privacy, security, and digital wellness for people of all ages. Here you can find research-based safety tips, in-depth guides, advice, news, and podcasts on all aspects of tech use and policy.
The Ask Trish Project is your trusted resource for honest tips on online safety and digital well-being. Get answers to your questions and learn how to make the internet a more positive space by connecting with Ask Trish on TikTok and through their blogs.
Responsible Use Technology Agreement
Student RUTA
The Del Valle ISD RUTA sets clear guidelines for how students should use our district's technology. It outlines expectations for secure, ethical, and productive engagement with digital resources, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and district policies. The RUTA is essential for protecting sensitive data, and fostering a positive and productive digital experience. Adhering to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining a safe online environment, promoting responsible digital citizenship, and making the most of the technology available for your education. This form is acknowledged by parents as part of student registration and can be accessed through skyward.
Del Valle ISD 1-to-1 Technology Program
The Del Valle 1-to-1 Technology Program Handbook contains information for students and parents on devices and the 1-to-1 Technology Initiative. Forms are provided that must be signed by the parent and student before a device is issued.
Parents
- 1-to-1 Technology Program
- Cyberbullying
- Data Privacy and Security
- Resources
- Responsible Use Technology Agreement
1-to-1 Technology Program
The Del Valle 1-to-1 Technology Program Handbook contains information for students and parents on devices and the 1-to-1 Technology Initiative. Forms are provided that must be signed by the parent and student before a device is issued.
Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when children or teens use digital devices like phones, computers, or tablets to intentionally torment, threaten, or humiliate another child. This can involve sending mean texts or emails, posting hurtful messages on social media, spreading rumors online, or sharing private content without consent. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can be persistent, happening 24/7, and what's shared online can be permanent and seen by a large audience, making it difficult to escape and potentially damaging to a child's online reputation.
QuickTip allows you to submit anonymous tips about Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Personal Crisis, and Suspicious Activity to school and district officials.
Access more Bullying Prevention Information from Del Valle ISD here.
StopBullying.gov is a federal government website that provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
David's Law
David's Legacy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate cyber and other forms of bullying of children and teens through education, legislation, and legal resources.
Learn more about David's Legacy Foundation here.
Data Privacy and Security
- Children's Internet Protection Act
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Data Governance
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
- Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
- Texas Student Privacy Alliance
Children's Internet Protection Act
CIPA is a federal law that requires schools and libraries receiving federal funding for internet access to implement internet safety policies. This includes using technology to block or filter children's access to obscene or harmful content over the internet. To help meet these requirements, we utilize GoGuardian, which provides content filtering and monitoring of student online activity.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
COPPA is a federal law designed to give parents control over the personal information collected from their children under the age of 13 by websites, apps, and online services. It requires these operators to provide clear privacy policies, obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children, and give parents the ability to review or delete their child's information. This law aims to protect children's online privacy and safety by ensuring responsible data handling.
Data Governance
Del Valle Independent School District is committed to maintaining strong and meaningful privacy and security protections. The privacy and security of this information is a significant responsibility and we value the trust of our students, guardians, and staff. The purpose of the Data Governance Guidelines is to institute effective data governance by establishing accountability, ensuring that the district’s data is accurate, accessible and protected, and by establishing responsibility along with procedures to be used for the management and protection of information. District employees are subject to regular audits to ensure they are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and district policies. Protecting student and staff privacy are Del Valle ISD priorities.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law that gives parents specific rights regarding their children's education records. These rights include accessing their child's records, requesting amendments, and having control over who sees their child's personal information. However, once a student turns 18 or attends a college or university, these rights transfer from the parents to the student.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
PPRA is a federal law that applies to educational institutions receiving U.S. Department of Education funds. It regulates surveys, analyses, or evaluations administered to students concerning eight protected areas, including political beliefs, mental health, sex behavior, self-incriminating behavior, critical appraisals of close family relationships, legally recognized privileged relationships, religious practices, and income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program). It also addresses marketing surveys, student privacy, parental information access, and physical examinations for minors. Rights under PPRA transfer from parents to students who are 18 or emancipated.
Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act
The SCOPE Act (Texas House Bill No. 18) is a law relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school. Mandates that districts adhere to standards set by the Texas Education Agency regarding the electronic devices and software applications they provide to students.
Texas Student Privacy Alliance
As part of the Texas Student Privacy Alliance (TXSPA), Del Valle Independent School District shares common concerns around student privacy. The goal of the TXSPA is to set standards of practice and expectations around student privacy such that all parties involved have a common understanding of expectations. Adopting and implementing a common Student Data Privacy Agreement shall be used by all TXSPA member schools when implementing any online application. By adopting such a contract all district partners and schools have common expectations when entering into a relationship or implementation without having to renegotiate terms in every new instance.
Resources
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media is the nations leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in our world today. Parent's can access media ratings and reviews, parental guidance articles and blog posts, digital citizenship resources, healthy media habit tips, and educational tools and research from Common Sense Media.
Their K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum empowers students to master their digital lives. Developed by Harvard's Project Zero and thousands of educators, their ready-to-teach lessons address today's digital dilemmas, equipping students with the skills to become successful digital learners, leaders, and citizens.
ConnectSafely
ConnectSafely is a non-profit organization that is focused on providing resources and education on online safety, privacy, security, and digital wellness for people of all ages. Here you can find research-based safety tips, in-depth guides, advice, news, and podcasts on all aspects of tech use and policy.
Access a comprehensive list of their multilingual guides here.
Responsible Use Technology Agreement
Student RUTA
The Del Valle ISD RUTA sets clear guidelines for how students should use our district's technology. It outlines expectations for secure, ethical, and productive engagement with digital resources, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and district policies. The RUTA is essential for protecting sensitive data, and fostering a positive and productive digital experience. Adhering to these guidelines is crucial for maintaining a safe online environment, promoting responsible digital citizenship, and making the most of the technology available for your education. This form is acknowledged by parents as part of student registration and can be accessed through skyward.
Decline Third-Party Student Accounts
Third-party accounts are program accounts created on external sites, such as Code.org. These programs are not part of the adopted DVISD curriculum, but may be used to supplement learning at the discretion of the teacher. If parents/guardians would like to decline student third-party account creation they should follow the steps below.
- Write a note stating you do not give Del Valle ISD permission to create third-party accounts for your child.
- Include your child’s name and your child’s campus on the letter.
- Sign and date the note.
- Submit the note to your child’s campus teacher or school administrator.
Sample note to decline third-party account creation:
[Date]
Child’s Name: Jane Doe
Campus: Del Valle High School
I do not give DVISD permission to create and manage third party accounts for my child. I understand that my child will not be able to participate in certain projects which require these accounts.
Signature