Cyber Safety Resources

Sharing the Internet is Our Shared Responsibility

To help keep DCSD families and employees cyber-safe, DCSD's Information Technology Security team is sharing some tips and resources that can and should be practiced.


Girls sitting at computersSecuring the Home and Family

Many of us focus on our home network when it comes to cyber security; we know to make sure that it is password protected. We would like to go a few steps further, though, and cover some tips you may not be aware of. Let’s learn how to protect your devices and keep you and your family safe online and protect your information. Read more



laptop and cellphone showing 2-step verificationAre You Really You?

How would you feel knowing that, on your behalf, companies, marketing firms, games and applications right now could be masquerading as you serving up recommendations, likes, comments, your likeness and even posting and reading your documents on your behalf? This could be the reality if you have accepted apps without reviewing your (and their) privacy settings. Let's audit your accounts. Read more



fishing hook going through credit cardsTargeted Attacks and Phishing

Phishing is a term for a digital form of Social Engineering in which criminals use the variety of digital platforms (email, social media, websites, instant messenger and SMS texts) to solicit information or even to change or take advantage of your behavior online. This tactic is easy to implement and usually pretty effective! Like we have identified above, a healthy amount of skepticism and an understanding of the techniques criminals use will go a long way in protecting your data. Read more



ipad and phone sitting in sand on beachHow to Protect Your Data and Devices While Traveling with Tech

Traveling during an upcoming break? Here are some tips to help secure your tech! Read more



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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).