Student Data Privacy
Windsor Charter Academy is committed to providing students with the best technology resources. To this end, we utilize a variety of websites and web-based applications to deliver and supplement curriculum, teach 21st-century skills, provide interventions, measure progress, and conduct business. Safeguarding student data is of utmost importance to us.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Student Personally Identifiable Information is data that, alone or in combination, personally identifies an individual student or the student's parent or family. We collect and maintain PII via information provided by the parent/guardian (usually at registration or annual information verification) or based on student performance, usually in the form of scores and grades (e.g., report cards and transcripts). We strive to collect only enough information to comply with mandatory state and federal reports and to provide educational services to our students.
To review the data elements collected and submitted to the Colorado Department of Education as part of our required state reporting, please visit the CDE Data Portal.
Contract Providers
A School Service Contract Provider is an entity that provides a service subject to a formal, negotiated contract. Effective August 10, 2016, for any new or renewal contracts, Contract Providers must agree to comply with Colorado Revised Statutes sections 22-16-108 to 22-16-110. View our List of School Service Contract Providers with whom we have negotiated agreements.
On-Demand Service Providers
A School Service On-Demand Provider is an entity that provides a service subject to agreement to standard, non-negotiable terms and conditions of service established by the provider. View our list of On-Demand School Service Providers used by at least one employee for school services. The list of On-Demand School Service Providers may be used with only particular grade levels, classrooms, or schools, and are not necessarily used district-wide.
Notice to On-Demand Providers: If we cease to use or refuse to use an on-demand school service provider pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 22-16-107 (3)(c), we will post the name of the on-demand provider, accompanied by any written response that the on-demand provider may submit, on this website, and will notify the Colorado Department of Education, which will post on its website the on-demand provider's name and any written response.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Learn more.
Board Policies
In accordance with CRS 22-16-107, Windsor Charter Academy has adopted the following Board policies addressing student information privacy and protection.