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Whats and Whens:PTAC and FPCO will be conducting a series of webinars on FERPA. All webinars will last approximately one hour. To sign up for one of these webinars, please see the corresponding links. And be sure to check back regularly for additional training opportunities. December 7, 12:00 pm (MST): FERPA 101. This webinar will provide FERPA basics, geared toward an LEA audience. It is not specifically about the recent regulation changes; rather it will provide a high level overview of FERPA and how it applies in the K-12 context. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?d=662947509&t=a January 11, 12:00 pm (MST): Data Sharing Under FERPA. This webinar will review best practices for data sharing, including reasonable methods and written agreements. This training will include the recent regulation changes. While the training is geared toward SEAs, all are welcome to participate. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=661742602 February 9, 12:00 pm (MST): FERPA for Colleges and Universities. This webinar will provide FERPA basics, geared toward a postsecondary audience. It is not specifically about the recent regulation changes; rather it will provide a high level overview of FERPA and how it applies in the postsecondary context. For more information visit: https://edinfoevents.webex.com/edinfoevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666846567

TOPIC: This webinar, especially designed for leaders in state and local education agencies, is an introduction to the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. The session includes an overview of technical assistance and services available to SEAs and LEAs, a guided tour of the Center’s web site, and information about the process for obtaining services from the Center. SUGGESTED AUDIENCE: SEAs, LEAs

TOPIC: This webinar provides an overview of collaborative perspectives and actions needed to develop and sustain an effective, efficient system for the provision of accessible instructional materials in timely manner. SUGGESTED AUDIENCE: SEA and LEA leaders

TOPIC: This webinar provides IEP team members—educators and families—with a process for decision-making about accessible instructional materials, including identification of need, selection of formats, and sources for obtaining materials. Free decision-guiding tools available on the AIM Center web site will also be highlighted. SUGGESTED AUDIENCE: SEAs, LEAs, educators and families who are members of IEP teams and other decision-making teams

The U.S. Department of Education today announced new guidance for schools and districts on how to keep parents and students better informed about what student data is collected and how it is used. In the guidance issued by the Department’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center, schools and districts are urged to be proactive in communicating how they use student data. Information should be available to answer common questions before they are asked.