Internet Safety Resources
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BCPS Social Media Use Guidelines
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.
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Parent Tools & Tips
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.
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 Prevention - Questions Parents Should Ask
- Bullying Cyberbullying and LGBTQ Kids
- 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
- 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
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Student Tools & Tips
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 remain 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
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Learn About #ThinkB4UPost & #ItsNoJoke
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.
Help us spread this message!
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More Resources & Links
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
B4UClick: B4UClick aims to create a way to educate, communicate, and provide a method of reporting online abuse to children and adolescents.
Chatting with Kids About Being Online, resource is from NetCetera and comes in multiple languages and with a Heads Up Booklet student guide as well.
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 numerous resources for both parents and students as well as the latest research on internet safety. Top 10 Tips Parents Cyberbullying Response
iKeepSafe.org: Teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school.
i-SAFE, Internet Safety Awareness and Education
NetCetera: The Net Cetera from the Federal Trade Commission, offers free resources for teachers, parents and students which teach online safety. Resources include Toolkits, presentations to parents or teachers, student videos for the classroom, and free booklets for distribution.
NetSmartz: 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. Includes games, videos, and links to resources and related topic.
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.
Teachers' Essential Guide to Cyberbullying Prevention
Web Wise Kids: Web Wise Kids (WWK) is a national nonprofit organization that specializes in interactive computerized games on internet safety topics.
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GetNetWise
GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences.
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i-Safe
i-SAFE Inc. is the worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place. Please join us today in the fight to safeguard our children’s online experience.
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McAfee Security Advice Center
A vehicle for parents, teachers and students to learn internet safety.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
Children and Internt laws relating to filtering, blocking and usage policies in schools and libraries.
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NetSmartz
NetSmartz is a FREE age-appropriate, interactive educational safety resource that can be adapted to fit various time constraints and needs. Sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), site features multimedia Internet safety presentations tailored for specific audiences - parents and communities, tweens, teens, and younger children. Programs come in English/Spanish.
