Educational Resources

Parents & Educators Resources

Comprehensive resources for parents and educators working together to keep children safe online. From classroom curricula to family conversation guides, find everything you need to teach digital citizenship and online safety.

93%

of teens are online daily

7.5

hours average screen time

65%

parents feel overwhelmed

82%

teachers need more resources

Parent-Educator Partnership Framework

Educate

Age-appropriate lessons

Communicate

Open dialogue

Protect

Set boundaries

Support

Work together

Classroom Resources

Ready-to-use materials for teaching digital safety in schools

K-5 Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Curriculum

Complete lesson plans for elementary students

Includes:

  • Weekly lesson plans
  • Interactive activities
  • Assessment rubrics
  • Parent letters
Access Curriculum

Middle School Internet Safety Workshop

Workshop Kit

6-week program for grades 6-8

Includes:

  • Presentation slides
  • Student workbooks
  • Group activities
  • Take-home materials
Access Workshop Kit

High School Cybersecurity Course

Course Materials

Semester-long curriculum for teens

Includes:

  • Daily lessons
  • Lab exercises
  • Project ideas
  • Career exploration
Access Course Materials

Parent Education Tools

Resources to help parents guide their children online

Parent's Guide to Social Media

Guidebook

Understanding platforms your kids use

Includes:

  • Platform overviews
  • Privacy settings
  • Red flags to watch
  • Conversation starters
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Family Tech Agreement Builder

Interactive Tool

Create customized family rules

Includes:

  • Screen time limits
  • Appropriate content
  • Consequences
  • Family meetings
Access Interactive Tool

Age-by-Age Online Safety Guide

Reference Guide

What to teach at every stage

Includes:

  • Developmental milestones
  • Age-appropriate rules
  • Common challenges
  • Teaching strategies
Access Reference Guide

Communication & Monitoring

Tools for staying connected and aware

Digital Check-In Conversation Cards

Discussion Tool

Prompts for regular safety talks

Includes:

  • Daily questions
  • Weekly reviews
  • Incident discussions
  • Celebration moments
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Online Activity Monitoring Guide

Guide

Balance supervision with trust

Includes:

  • Monitoring tools
  • Privacy balance
  • Warning signs
  • Intervention strategies
Access Guide

Parent-Teacher Collaboration Toolkit

Toolkit

Work together for student safety

Includes:

  • Communication templates
  • Meeting agendas
  • Shared strategies
  • Resource sharing
Access Toolkit

Professional Development

Training materials for educators and parent groups

Digital Safety Train-the-Trainer

Training Program

Become a certified safety educator

Includes:

  • Training modules
  • Certification process
  • Presentation materials
  • Ongoing support
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PTA/PTO Presentation Package

Presentation Kit

Ready-to-deliver parent education

Includes:

  • Slide decks
  • Handouts
  • Activity guides
  • Follow-up resources
Access Presentation Kit

School Safety Assessment Tool

Assessment

Evaluate your school's digital safety

Includes:

  • Policy review
  • Infrastructure check
  • Training gaps
  • Improvement plan
Access Assessment

Age-Appropriate Teaching Strategies

Elementary (K-5)

  • • Use stories and role-play
  • • Focus on basic safety rules
  • • Involve parents actively
  • • Make it fun and interactive

Middle School (6-8)

  • • Discuss real scenarios
  • • Address social media
  • • Build critical thinking
  • • Peer learning activities

High School (9-12)

  • • Digital citizenship focus
  • • Career connections
  • • Independent research
  • • Real-world applications

Common Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Keeping Up with Technology

Solution: Focus on principles over platforms. Teach critical thinking and safety concepts that apply across all technologies.

Challenge: Engaging Resistant Students

Solution: Use peer educators, real-life examples, and interactive activities. Make content relevant to their interests.

Challenge: Parent-School Alignment

Solution: Regular communication, shared resources, and consistent messaging between home and school.

Challenge: Limited Resources

Solution: Utilize free CSNP resources, partner with local organizations, and apply for technology grants.

Empower Your Students & Children

Start with our complete Digital Citizenship Curriculum or join our educator training program to become a certified digital safety instructor.

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