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Technology
Technology Services
The Skokie School District 68 Technology team is dedicated to providing the tools, systems, and support that empower teaching and learning across the district. Our team manages the district’s entire technology infrastructure, ensuring that students and staff have reliable access to devices, networks, and digital resources every day.
We are responsible for maintaining secure and efficient technology systems, including student and staff devices, classroom technology, communication platforms, and districtwide software applications. In addition, the team oversees cybersecurity measures to protect data and privacy, supports innovative instructional technology practices, and partners with educators to integrate digital tools that enhance student engagement and achievement.
Our mission is to create a safe, connected, and future-ready digital environment that equips every learner and staff member with the technology they need to succeed.
Technology Information
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Technology is an important part of learning in District 68 and helps enrich classroom experiences every day. Students regularly use district devices and online tools as part of their education. To assist us in keep technology working well and to ensure it is used responsibly, families are asked to review the Technology and Device Use section of the Skokie School District Handbook for Parents and Students.
To help keep students safe online, the district also uses an internet filter that meets the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This filter blocks harmful or inappropriate websites and is updated regularly to provide top-level protection while students are online at school and at home on district-issued devices.
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What is SOPPA?
SOPPA, or the Student Online Personal Protection Act, is a law that helps protect students' personal information when they use online services and educational tools at school. SOPPA makes sure that schools and companies that handle students' data follow strict rules about how that information is collected, stored, and shared. The goal is to keep students' personal information safe and secure while they learn online.
Under SOPPA, companies are required to establish Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) with each district they partner with. These agreements specify what data is collected and stored, how it is protected, how the company may use it, and the steps they must take in the event of a data breach.
In the event of a data breach involving student information, details will be posted here.
Under SOPPA, you have the right to:
- Request to inspect and review your child’s covered information, whether it is held by the District, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), or a service provider.
- Request a copy of your child’s covered information, available in either electronic or paper format.
- Request corrections to any factual inaccuracies within your child’s covered information.
To submit a request, please Contact Us
Skokie School District 68 participates in the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC), a collaborative network of schools, districts, regional and state agencies, policymakers, trade organizations, and service providers. The consortium focuses on developing practical, adaptable solutions to address evolving data privacy concerns. Learn more about the SDPC. Through this partnership, we establish contracts with third-party vendors that manage our students’ data. Additional information is available here.
What is FERPA?
FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law that protects the privacy of students' education records. It gives parents and eligible students (18 years or older) the right to access and review these records, request corrections, and control who can see them. FERPA ensures that schools keep students' personal and academic information confidential and only share it with others when allowed by law.
What is COPPA?
COPPA, or the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, is a law that helps protect the privacy of children under 13 when they use websites, apps, and online services. It requires these sites to get parental permission before collecting any personal information from kids. COPPA helps keep children’s information safe while they explore and learn online.
What is CIPA?
CIPA, or the Children’s Internet Protection Act, is a law that helps schools protect students when they use the internet at school. It requires schools to have internet safety rules and use technology to block harmful or inappropriate content. CIPA helps create a safer online environment for kids to learn and explore.