Technology Resources

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 Program
• Student Privacy Pledge
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children's Online Privacy and Protection Rule (COPPA)

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.

In an effort to streamline the approved apps and software list, all resources are in one location. The district is in the process of vetting apps, both new and existing. This list will be updated as regularly in order to provide the most accurate list available.

For questions about specific apps and software, contact HPISD Technology at 214-370-3070 or your Campus Instructional Technologist.

Click here for the Approved Apps and Software List.