Approved Software & Apps

HPISD Privacy Website Information

Highland Park Independent School District Technology Department considers the privacy, safety and security of our staff and students to be one of our most important responsibilities.  Keeping children safe and secure while online includes keeping their data private. HPISD has developed processes to ensure the apps and software used in classrooms are appropriate for instruction use, follows COPPA compliance and has measures in place to protect personally identifiable information.

Data Privacy Resources

• Common Sense Media - Privacy and Internet Safety
• Student Privacy Pledge
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children's Online Privacy and Protection Rule (COPPA)

HPISD App Review Process

Twice a year, commonly used web applications submitted by teachers are evaluated using the HPISD Privacy, Security and Internet Safety Rubric. The list of approved apps, which includes applications for K-12 and those appropriate for only grades 9 - 12, is posted on the HPISD website. The rubric, used with permission from Houston ISD, was developed by Houston ISD in collaboration with other Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) districts, Common Sense Media and The Future of Privacy Forum.    

• Safety, Privacy and Security Rubric 

For questions concerning Privacy, Safety and Security for web tools, contact HPISD Technology at 214-370-3070.