Although advances in technology may provide additional educational opportunities or solutions for districts, they can also frustrate personnel, who are left wondering how to deal with the unique legal issues that the newest software, devices and technological trends may bring. The use and abuse of technology are hot legal topics and affect school districts in many different ways. The 2023 Cyberlaw Workshop will provide an overview of these hot topics, along with practical guidance that districts can use to address these issues.

Friday March 10, 2023

9:50 a.m.
Welcome
10 a.m.
Collecting, safeguarding and sharing students’ electronic records
Derek Towster, Esq., Scott Scriven LLP

Using scenarios based on recent guidance and real cases, this session will identify and address complex inquiries that can arise for districts under federal and state student privacy laws as they collect and share students' electronic records.

11 a.m.
Student monitoring technology: legal considerations and best practices
Jamie Gorosh, policy counsel, youth & education privacy, Future of Privacy Forum

Companies like Securly, GoGuardian and Bark offer online monitoring technology that scans for key words or phrases across different platforms and flags content that indicates a possible threat to a student’s personal safety or the safety of others. Discuss legal considerations and get recommendations to reduce risks, ensure equity and protect student privacy when implementing monitoring programs in schools.

12 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Copyright considerations when publishing or consuming digital content
Jennifer A. Hardin, senior deputy director of legal services, OSBA

Can teachers stream a video from Netflix or pull up a YouTube video during class? What attribution is necessary to use images for blogs, websites, videos or other projects? Can you upload purchased curriculum to a public site? What rules apply to teacher-created content sites, like Teachers Pay Teachers? Learn the copyright rules that will help you navigate questions like these surrounding digital content in schools.

1:30 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
Hall Davidson, senior director, global learning initiatives, Discovery Education, and Dr. Barbara Nemko, superintendent, Napa County ( Office of Education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. How should schools prepare students for a world where AI impacts nearly every aspect of daily life? Explore the evolving framework for generative AI, with a focus on AI and K12 in terms of engagement, equity and careers. Leave with best practices for infusing AI into your district. 


2:30 p.m.
Adjourn

Unauthorized audio recording or videotaping of any session is strictly prohibited.