Per Policy 5306, Broward County Public Schools adheres to the belief that technology should play a vital role in meeting the needs of the broad range of abilities, disabilities, cultural backgrounds and ethnic populations represented in Broward District schools. To assure technology plays a prominent role while remaining safe and appropriate, BCPS has developed the Social Media Use Guidelines to provide direction for employees, students and the school district community when participating in online social media activities.

Find up to date user friendly Social Media Guidelines flyers on the Code of Student Conduct webpage.

Caregivers can use the tools below to help support their child in leading a safer and more positive life online. Use the resources and contracts to begin or continue this important conversation about the online world.

Technology Use Contracts

Find a family media or device agreement that works for your family. These contracts set expectations and realistic rules to keep children safer while online, so they can make the most of their media and tech time.

• Common Sense Family Media Agreement
• Internet Use Contract
• Technology Use Contract

Internet Safety and Social Networking Information

• Chatting with Kids about Being Online - English
• Chatting with Kids about Being Online - Spanish
• Social Media and Tech Misuse Scenarios
• Tips on How to Create A Great Environment for Kids to Talk
• Tips on How to Set-up Safe Devices Checklist
• Lets Talk about Life Online
• Glossary of Terms with Social Media, Cyberbullying, and Online Safety
• Tips on Social Networking
• Top 10 Teen Tips for Creating Passwords
• Top 10 Teen Tips for TikTok
• Digital Dating Abuse Guide

Cyberbullying Information

• Cyberbullying Quick Guide for Parents
• Cyberbullying Prevention - Questions Parents Should Ask
• Cyberbullying and LGBTQ Students: Bullying, Cyberbullying, and LGBTQ Students, LGBTQ Cyberbullying Guide for Youth, Parents and Educators
• Cyberbullying Identification Prevention and Response for Parents
• Cyberbullying Script for Parents to Talk to Their Teens
• Cyberbullying Warning Signs
• Making Cyberbullying Screenshots to Preserve Evidence
• Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying
• Responding to Cyberbullying Checklist
• Tips for Parents when Your Child Cyberbullies Others
• Tips for Parents when Your Child Is Cyberbullied
• Top 10 Tips for Parents for Cyberbullying Response

Sexting Information

• Sexting Advice for Parents
• Sexting Research Summary for Parents and Educators

Each of us must take an active role in keeping ourselves and our friends safer while online. Use the tools below to help make sure your online experience remains fun and respectful.

Internet Safety and Social Networking Information

• Heads Up Stop Think Connect - English
• Heads Up Stop Think Connect - Spanish
• Safe and Responsible Social Networking
• Glossary of Terms with Social Media, Cyberbullying, and Online Safety
• Tips on Social Networking
• Top 10 Teen Tips for Creating Passwords
• Top 10 Teen Tips for Digital Dating Abuse
• Livestreaming-Top 10 Tips for Teens
• A Student's Guide to Personal Publishing
• Top 10 Tips Teens TikTok

Cyberbullying Information

• Top 10 Tips for Being an Online Upstander with Cyberbullying
• Top 10 Tips for Teens on How to Respond when Cyberbullied
• Activities for Teens to Educate Their Community about Cyberbullying

Sexting Information

• Sexting Advice for Teens

One post can change a student’s life and social media threats are no joke. Broward Schools is using the #ItsNoJoke campaign along with the #ThinkB4UPost Toolkit and lessons to help our students make the right choice when posting online.

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Please Note: A program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County, Florida and does not necessarily reflect its views. Contact the program developers directly for the most current information.

21 Apps Parents Should Know About

The Anti-Defamation League

B4UClick aims to create a way to educate, communicate, and provide a method of reporting online abuse to children and adolescents.

BystanderRevolution

The Chatting with Kids About Being Online guide is from NetCetera and comes in multiple languages and with a Heads Up Booklet student guide as well.

Choose Peace, Stop Violence

Common Sense Media provides numerous Family Tip Sheets for parents as well as lessons on online safety, cyber citizenship, and cyberbullying.

Connect Safely is a nonprofit website dedicated to educating users (students, parents, staff) of connected technology about safety, privacy and security.

Cyberbullying, The Complete Resource Guide

Cyberbullying Research Center provides the latest research on Internet safety as well as numerous resources for parents and students, such as the Responding to Cyberbullying - The Top 10 Tips for Parents.

Cyber Tip Line

iKeepSafe.org teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school.

Media Smarts

MTV, A Thin Line

NetCetera offers free resources for teachers, parents and students which teach online safety. Resources include toolkits, presentationsfor parents or teachers, student videos for the classroom, as well as free booklets for distribution.

NetSmartz is parents’ and guardians’ premier online resource for answering questions about Internet safety, computers, and the Web. Online resources for children 10 and under.

OnGuard Online provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. It includes games, videos, and links to resources and related topics.

ReviewLab's Online Safety Resource Guide has numerous links to resources and articles regarding online safety.

SafeFlorida.net is a Florida website dedicated to fighting Cybercrime and supporting Cyber Safety.

Sextortion: If you believe you’re a victim of sextortion or know someone else who is, call your local FBI office or toll-free at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

StopBullying.gov offers free information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. 

Teachers' Essential Guide to Cyberbullying Prevention

Web Wise Kids is a national nonprofit organization that specializes in interactive computerized games on internet safety topics.