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

Student privacy issues are becoming increasingly complex, and school boards are expected to understand the legal boundaries, protect parental rights, and provide proper oversight without stepping into day-to-day operations. This interactive SBMA learning path gives Virginia school board members a practical, easy-to-understand overview of the major federal privacy laws impacting schools today. Through two self-paced sessions, participants will learn how FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA affect board governance, student records, digital learning tools, surveys, parental consent, and district accountability. Topics include: • What legally qualifies as an education record • When parental notice, opt-out rights, or written consent are required • The limits of school board access to student-level information • Common privacy and digital compliance mistakes districts make • How apps, online platforms, and vendors create legal risk • How boards strengthen compliance through policies, contracts, and oversight • Practical tools and privacy checklists boards can immediately use Designed specifically for school board members, this learning path focuses on governance and oversight — not micromanagement — and helps boards better protect students, respect parental rights, and reduce legal risk in an increasingly digital environment. Ideal for both new and experienced board members, this training can be completed anytime and on any device. Once you purchase this learning path, use the provided URL to create your Reach account. After your account is set up, you will have access to the course within 24 hours. You only need to create your Reach account once, and all current and future SBMA digital courses will be available through the Reach platform.