Internet Safety Information

Parent Resources

Wired Safety

Great tips for parents. Includes a parent booklet in both English and Spanish.

By Parents For Parents

Resources and webinars designed specifically to keep special needs children safe online

How to Recognize Grooming

“Grooming” is the way predators get from bad intentions to sexual exploitation. Basically, grooming is manipulation.

Social Networking

Keeping kids safe on social networking sites

National Alert Registry

Not only does this site provide various websites on internet child safety, it also provides access to a child predator search.

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Tips for keeping kids safe online from University of Oklahoma Police Department.

Get NetWise

Blogs, videos, documents, and more to keep your kids safe online

Wired Safety

Perhaps the largest collection of Internet safety resources on the web

Common Sense

An excellent tool that includes information on social networking, web surfing, downloading, gaming, challenges for parents and National Internet Safety Partners

I Keep Safe

This site provides an excellent parent resource section on internet safety

Keep Your Kids Safe

An essential guide for parents to keep kids safe online

The Parent's Edge

Parents, this site is here for you. All the tools, resources and information you need to keep your family safe online can be found here

Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

This resource is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Connect Safely

ConnectSafely is for parents, teens, educators, advocates - everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web.

School Resources

10 Interactive Lessons on Digital Citizenship

Teaching Students About Digital Footprint

Includes several YouTube videos, so review this ahead of time. But good collection of information.

Kidsmart and Digital Footprint

Real Lesson Digital Citizenship

Great example of teaching and using digital citizenship skills!

Digital Passport

Web based games and activities, grades 3-5.

Digital Literacy and Citizenship

Curriculum material for grades K-5.

Anti-Bullying list from Thinkfinity

Digital Footprints

Collection of internet safety resources.

Copyright - Playing with Media

Designed to provide simple and accurate guidelines to playing with media for teachers and students.

Acceptable Use Policies for Students

Student friendly AUPs and quizzes for all gradelevels.

Safe Surfing for Kids

This site provides lesson plans and activities, as well as some excellent tips for students and for parents.

Fair Use Guidelines for MultiMedia

As educators you play a vital role in not only helping students understand the Internet, but also in educating them on the dangers that lurk online. Below you will find free interactive lessons you can use in your classroom.