Join us for an online training program that will provide faculty with critical information about FERPA, the federal statute that governs nearly all student records. Beginning with an overview of the FERPA framework, we will address issues that faculty commonly face—often without realizing the implications and risks—including:
Posting grades
Emailing with, and about, students
Writing recommendation letters
Using online tools and collaborative pedagogies
Speaking with (helicopter) parents
Administrators requesting student information
If you are searching for relevant scenarios and practical tips for better understanding how FERPA applies to everyday work of faculty, this online training is right for you.
Agenda
Overview of FERPA Framework
What is an “Education Record”?
Exams and papers
Grades
Transcripts
Recommendation letters
Advising records
Teaching assistant personnel records
Personal notes
When, and to Whom, May “Education Records” Be Disclosed?
Directory information
The “school official” exception
Parents/spouses
Health and safety emergencies
Consent
What Rights Do Students Have to See, and Demand Changes to, Their Own Education Records?
FERPA Implications of Educational Technology
Practical Tips
Bonus Training Material and Quiz
Included in registration is a bonus lesson covering specific nuances of FERPA as it relates to faculty and an accompanying quiz which will provide a chance for you and your team to test your knowledge immediately before or after the webcast. This 20-minute training will cover:
Taking attendance, posting grades, and other course communication
The Do’s and Don’ts of identifying students online, in person, and on paper
Educating Faculty is Critical
Violating FERPA policies can have serious consequences for your institution. Take the necessary steps to educate your faculty—who have regular access to student educational records—to be FERPA compliant. This online training will most appeal to the following stakeholders:
