Parent Media and Technology Education Program
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Engage parents on topics they really care about
Parents are very concerned about their children's digital lives. Our FREE Parent Media and Technology Education Program lets you become their go-to advisor on this hot topic.
With this program, Common Sense Media provides you with online access to videos, discussion guides, tip sheets, and presentations to share with parents. You easily reinforce classroom learning with in-home messages.
The resources are available in both English and Spanish and help meet the parental involvement requirements of NCLB and Title I.
Sample materials: Internet Safety for Parents
Empower parents with guidance and tips on how to keep their kids safe online. Check out this sample parent tip sheet on Internet safety for elementary school kids or view all of our resources for educating parents about this topic on our Internet safety page.
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Educator Updates
By the time your students start middle school, they stop looking to Mom and Dad for a sense of what's appropriate. Friends and pop culture become the go-to guide for what's cool. And while some celebrity role models can have a positive influence in kids' lives, even the seemingly good ones can make high-profile mistakes.
Help kids choose role models who can have a lasting positive influence by sharing our new parent tip video with your parent community.
A great way to help parents establish guidelines around technology use is the Family Media Agreement. This checklist, available for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12, can be used to start the conversation about being safe and smart when it comes to media.
Cyberbullying is at top of mind for lots of schools and parents right now, but it can be a tough subject to tackle with your students and their families. Our discussion guides are designed to give you a place to start.
