Starting in the 2021–2022 school year, student iPads will have their Internet usage filtered and monitored regardless of location or connection. The filtering and monitoring settings on iPads are not intended to replace parental supervision when students use district-issued technology at home.

The links below provide resources for families to help establish technology rules and expectations at home:

• ConnectSafely.org – A nonprofit organization that provides research-based safety news, tips, and advice on technology usage.

• Family Online Safety Institute – A nonprofit organization that discusses the risks, harms, and rewards of working online.

• FTC Kids Online – A Federal Trade Commission website that offers tips for parents on guiding children through online risks.

In addition to the Internet filtering and monitoring on district iPads, the following resources are available to assist families in restricting Internet content on personal devices connected to home networks:

• Web Filtering with OpenDNS – A tutorial for families who wish to customize their home Internet filtering options.

• App Filtering with Jamf Parent – A tutorial for families who want to limit or restrict their student’s iPad usage outside of the school day.

• Setting Up Parental Controls for Xfinity Internet – A guide for Xfinity customers on filtering their home Internet.