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Educational Technology

Educational Technology works with all ACES schools to provide support for classroom instructional technology integration. The Educational Technology department works with educators to improve student learning through technology.

Our Commitment to Parents: Clear Data Privacy Practices at ACES

Parents and guardians want assurances that personal information and data about their children are secured and protected by ACES. These questions are rising as we use the Internet, mobile apps, cloud computing, online learning, and new technologies to deliver exciting new education services. At ACES, we strive to be clear about what data we collect, how data support a child's education, and the safeguards in place to protect that data.* Scroll down to read more, or jump to topics using the links.

What data do we collect and why?

Operating Schools

We collect data such as addresses, phone numbers, gender, and age, as well as information to ensure student safety and accurate reporting to help run our operations efficiently.

Measuring Progress of our Students and Clients

We collect data such as attendance, grades, and participation in school activities to enable students to succeed.

Improving the Education Program

We collect results and content from local, state, and national assessments to provide teachers, administrators, parents, state, and federal agencies important information about student, program,and school performance.

Striving to Meet the Needs of Students

We collect surveys and other feedback to improve teaching and learning.

Current applications that use student information

ACES uses multiple applications to support learning. Not all applications use student information. The link below includes applications that do use student information and/or content. The applications were in use prior to the October 1, 2016 effective date for the new law.

FULL LIST OF APPLICATIONS

Connecticut Student Data Privacy Pledge

ACES attests that we commit to the Connecticut Student Data Privacy Pledge. In doing so, ACES acknowledges that we have fully reviewed and comply with all applicable aspects of the state’s student data privacy law, as defined in Connecticut General Statutes §§ 10-234aa through 10-234dd. We address and comply with the law’s requirements through one or more standard contract vehicles (e.g., terms of service, data-processing agreement, etc.) that we enter into with each of our Connecticut public school customers.

How is education data protected?

Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

CT State Student Data Privacy Act

* Reference: Information adapted from the COSN (2015). Protecting privacy in connected learning toolkit. Retrieved from www.cosn.org

Deliverable Services

Data Privacy Services (FERPA, FOI, COPPA, CIPA, HIPAA)

Comply with data privacy best practices and awareness related to HB 16-189, an Act Concerning Student Data Privacy.

Staffing

Fill positions (either full-time or part-time) or providing temporary support while you search for technology support staff.

Data Services and Scripting

Automate interfaces between data systems for increased efficiency and reduced errors.

Power School

Implement Power School from school setup, data imports, report creations including custom reports for transcripts, labels, or report cards. Assist with State Reporting exports from Power School (PSIS, TCS, CRDC and ED166). Provide staff skills training.

Service or Help Desk

Manage your help desk needs.

Educational Technology Workshops, Professional Learning, and Skills

Develop and deliver technology-related workshops for staff.

Educational Technology Planning

We can help with educational technology trend analysis and action planning.