1. You Just “Gotta” See

3. Other kinds of electronic media

4. So, how does the school district currently work to provide safe, secure Internet access for students and staff? All educational leaders need to identify policies and procedures currently in place regarding acceptable use and misbehaviors. Identify filtering software and other blocking technology presently in use; determine the level for AUPs (acceptable use policy); and determine the level of use for filtering software and otter blocking technology throughout the district. In addition, leaders should identify methods used to inform staff, students, and parents about safe Internet use and AUPs and identify ways Internet use is currently monitored on site.

5. Child Net http://www.childnet-int.org/ This group promotes positive ways for children to use the Internet. The site provides links to Internet safety information. Global SchoolNet http://www.gsn.org/ This nonprofit organization's Global Schoolhouse site fosters online internet strategies for learning among schools in more than 100 countries. Global SchoolNet offers a clearinghouse of online collaborative projects, shared learning, and other safety supports so students can roam the internet safely. International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) http://www.iearn.org/ This global nonprofit network of schools encourages teachers and students to conduct international Internet-based projects to improve Internet learning and safety. The network offers a links to a list of projects and professional development for educators. Kidlink http://www.kidlink.org This virtual organization focuses on empowering youth to take more control over their lives, express their creativity, and collaborate with peers around the world. There are many reputable resources for educators

6. childnet-int.orgNetSmartz.org There are two more very popular and widely used resources for educators that teach online safety: childnet-int.org NetSmartz.org http://www.netsmartz.org http://www.childnet-int.org

7. http://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/index.htm

8. http://www.childnet-int.org

9. Another resource founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress is i-SAFE. This group is a non- profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere, domestically and internationally. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place.

10. Educational leaders identify, communicate, model, and enforce social, legal, and ethical practices to promote responsible use of Technology. Many resources can be found on the Internet. Administrators must also be aware of laws (cyber law) that outline a minimal level of expectations for behavior and use of technology by students and staff. Districts also fall under the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act ( CIPA ). This law establishes requirements for Internet safety policies and the use of filtering software for blocking technology to help prevent obscene materials, such as pornography. http://cyberlaw.com/http://cyberlaw.com/ Two such resources are The eSchool News newsletter and SmartBrief. Published weekly (www.eschoolnews.com) often highlights articles about legal concerns while (www.smartbrief.com/ascd), another online newsletter, is published by the ASCD.www.eschoolnews.comwww.smartbrief.com/ascd As always, money is a key factor in what you do. Your district can receive funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act or E-Rate monies through the Federal Telecommunication Act. http://edlabor.house.gov/education/esea/http://edlabor.house.gov/education/esea/ http://www.access-board.gov/about/laws/telecomm.htm Two more resources are the Washington Internet Project’s guide to (CIPA) (www.cybertelecom.org/cda/cipa.htm) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (www.universalservice.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx)www.cybertelecom.org/cda/cipa.htmwww.universalservice.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx

12. http://www.schoolcio.com/ShowArticle.aspx http://www.schoolcio.com/ShowArticle/1016 http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vid eo/internet- censorship/22f6594170e5ec5c46e422f65941 70e5ec5c46e4-1712392372596 Will Internet safety ever lead to CENSORSHIP?