Resources

ADMIT – A framework for developing a safe computing environment. Assess. Educate. Protect. A handout available as a PDF document:

POS CFN – What is your child typing?  Acronyms are abbreviations that are created from the first letter of each word of a phrase.  Online chat and Instant Messaging use acronyms extensively to reduce typing.  However, they are frequently used as a “code” language for communication when a parent is nearby.  POS CFN is the abbreviation for “Parent Over Shoulder, Ciao For Now”.  A list of common acronyms is available here as a PDF document: List of Common Acronyms

What is the difference between a “first party cookie” and a “downgraded cookie”?  What is a cookie?  The Internet Glossary at GetNetWise.org offers a comprehensive review of many common technology terms.  Offsite link is here: http://www.getnetwise.org/glossary

Is your child bullied on the playground, in the parking lot?  Is your child bullied online?
How do you manage cyber-bullying?  A variety of mechanisms exist to block, detect and report cyber-bullying.  The following documents, written by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, offered at www.cyberbully.org, offer tremendous insight into online threats and threat management. A Parents’ Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats, CyberbullyNOT: Stop Online Social Cruelty

Alabama Legislation

Alabama Student Harassment Prevention Act (PDF)

Alabama Student Harassment Prevention Act State Department of Education Model Policy (PDF)