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Charlotte County Public Schools

Privacy, Security & Responsible Use

Protecting student information and supporting access go hand in hand.

Protect district inform­ation

District-approved systems and security practices help protect school accounts, devices and information.

Review tools with privacy in mind

Use district-approved digital services for schoolwork and services, and consider what information a tool requests and how it will be used.

Support access and inclu­sion

Digital accessibility and assistive technology help students use learning tools in ways that work for them.

Keep technology in balance

Digital tools support learning alongside conversation, hands-on practice, movement, relationships and time away from screens.

Protecting information while building digital citizenship

Students need the knowledge and habits to participate safely, respectfully and confidently online. CCPS’s technology plan includes digital citizenship, privacy, online safety, copyright, media literacy, digital footprints and cyber awareness.

Protect personal and district information

  • Keep passwords private and use only district-approved accounts and tools for school work.
  • Pause before sharing personal details, images or location information.
  • Check the audience and privacy settings before posting or sharing content.
  • Report suspicious messages, unexpected requests or concerns to a trusted adult or school staff member.

Think critically and act responsibly

Students learn to evaluate sources, recognize misinformation, credit creators, communicate respectfully and understand that online actions can leave a lasting digital footprint. Technology should help students learn and connect while protecting their dignity and well-being.

Accessibility and inclusion

Digital services should be usable by people with different needs. CCPS’s technology plan identifies digital accessibility aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA and support for assistive technology in a student’s IEP or Section 504 plan.

Families and staff are partners

Talk with students about what they see and do online. Encourage them to ask for help when something feels unsafe, confusing or unkind. Staff can model responsible habits, choose tools carefully and protect confidential information in daily work.

Read about family support or how technology supports teaching and learning.

Explore all ITS topics

  • ITS Home

    Meet the ITS team and explore support, learning, safety and district priorities.

  • Students & Families

    Student device help, family guidance and balanced technology use.

  • Teaching & Learning

    Dependable digital tools support instruction, access and student learning.

  • Staff Support & Training

    Practical help and training for the educators and teams who serve students.

  • Privacy & Security

    Digital citizenship, student privacy, accessibility and safe technology practices.

  • Technology Plan

    District technology plan and priorities for responsible, purposeful use.

  • ITS Services & Team

    Four service groups, team responsibilities and ITS leadership.

  • Why 1:1 Technology

    Purposeful student access, guided by learning and balance.