OnDemand: Two Sessions: FERPA & PPRA and COPPA Training for Virginia School Board Members

Two-Session Learning Path This self-paced, two-session learning path from SBMA helps Virginia school board members deepen their understanding of student privacy laws, parental rights, and board-level legal responsibilities under FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). Designed specifically for governance—not micromanagement—this learning path delivers practical, Virginia-specific guidance board members need to prevent violations, strengthen transparency, and protect families’ rights across the division. Participants will learn: What legally qualifies as an education record When parental notice, opt-out, or written consent is required The limits of school board access to student-level data How to use a ready-to-go privacy checklist in board deliberations Ideal for both new and veteran board members, this learning path can be completed anytime, on any device. SBMA Professional Development Alignment This FERPA & PPRA learning path satisfies: Legal Requirement → Evaluation of Instruction of Personnel Policies COPPA Made Simple: Protecting Children’s Online Privacy Two-Session Learning Path This two-session learning path gives school board members a clear, practical understanding of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and how it applies in today’s digital classrooms. Participants will learn: What COPPA requires and when schools may consent on behalf of parents How digital tools, platforms, and vendors create compliance risks Common COPPA pitfalls districts face How boards enforce compliance through governance, policy, and contracts Focused on real-world scenarios, this learning path equips boards to translate federal privacy law into everyday oversight practices—without drifting into operational management. Designed exclusively for school board members, this microcredential strengthens board capacity to protect students, respect parental rights, and govern responsibly in a digital learning environment.