Policies & Procedures

With the rise of artificial intelligence and discussions around academic integrity, it has never been more important than it is today for our students to use technology safely and responsibly.

Schools are increasingly reliant on various vendors to provide essential services, ranging from educational software to data management systems. With this reliance comes the critical responsibility of ensuring that these vendors adhere to stringent privacy, security, and compliance standards.

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, schools all over the world were learning to adapt to the rise of the internet and the migration of many school processes from physical to electronic formats.

Schools face various risks that can significantly impact their operations, financial stability, and reputation.

It is easy to get lost in the realm of risk management. Whether applying it to the entire school in an Enterprise Risk Management program, or simply focusing on privacy and information security, managing risk can be a daunting task.

Imagine that one day the head of school receives an email from a colleague with an attachment or a link.

Between phones, laptops, tablets, and more, it’s easy to get stuck in the endless cycle of staring at our screens – especially for students. Social media is simply how students are social.

Developing a practical and effective cyber security plan is vital to incorporating security into your organization’s risk management strategy. A common misconception is that a cyber security plan is lengthy and difficult to follow. However, that does not have to be the case.

As the use of AI becomes more prevalent in education, it is crucial to establish clear guidelines and protocols regarding the use of AI-generated content in student projects and assessments.

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that we will be introducing a new project in our class that involves [project details here]. As part of this project, we will be using an online AI-based chatbot called ChatGPT.