USD376 COPPA Notification
Sterling Public Schools (USD376) may contract with publishers or other third-party website operators to provide an online curriculum that aligns with district standards or other services that support the teaching and learning processes of the district. These websites are offered for the benefit of the students and the school system, e.g., homework, web-based testing services, and supplemental curriculum. Website operators provide USD376 with full notice of their collection, use, and disclosure practices. The use of the website and the collection of any information from students are solely for the use and benefit of the school, and for no commercial purpose.
USD376 utilizes many digital resources to meet student needs. Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), certain applications (apps) and websites require parental notification and/or parental consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.
USD376's list of approved apps and websites can be found below. The applications/websites are submitted by staff for approval before implementation into classroom instruction. Some of the evaluation steps include:
Age of student (Under 13, Under 18)
Parent permission requirements (COPRA Compliant Apps)
What data is collected
Student data privacy
Content addressed by the resource
Cost of the application/website
In addition, USD376 works with educational organizations that offer online learning opportunities that use apps or websites. Organizations appearing in the approved partner list on this page have agreed to comply with COPPA, the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Kansas Student Data Privacy Act.
NOTE: Parents and Guardians can review the evaluation rubric used by USD376 by clicking here. As vendors sign USD376's Data Privacy Agreement (DPA), they will be available within the listing below.