Educational Compliance & Data Privacy

Comprehensive compliance documentation for K-12 teacher evaluation software. FERPA compliant, COPPA certified, and aligned with all state educational data privacy laws.

Compliance at a Glance

We maintain the highest standards of educational data privacy and security compliance

FERPA Compliant

Full compliance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

✓ Verified Annually

COPPA Certified

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Safe Harbor

✓ Safe Harbor Member

SOC 2 Type II

Independent security and availability attestation

✓ 2024 Certified

State Compliant

All 50 state educational data privacy laws

✓ Updated Quarterly

FERPA Compliance Details

How We Ensure FERPA Compliance

School Official Exception

We operate under the "school official" exception, providing services that institutional employees would otherwise perform.

Direct Control

Educational records remain under the direct control of the school district at all times.

No Re-disclosure

We never re-disclose personally identifiable information from education records without written consent.

Limited Access

Only authorized school personnel have access to evaluation data, with role-based permissions.

Audit Logs

Complete audit trails of all access to educational records for compliance verification.

FERPA Compliance Checklist for Districts

State-Specific Compliance

CA

California AB 1584

Full compliance with California pupil records privacy requirements

  • CSPC certified
  • No data mining
  • Parent rights respected
NY

New York Ed Law 2-d

Compliant with NY Education Law Section 2-d requirements

  • NIST Framework
  • Parent Bill of Rights
  • Data Security Plan
TX

Texas SB 1177

Aligned with Texas student privacy protection requirements

  • TEA approved
  • Data minimization
  • Breach notification
FL

Florida Statute 1002.22

Compliant with Florida education records privacy laws

  • DOE guidelines
  • Parent access rights
  • Data retention limits
IL

Illinois SOPPA

Student Online Personal Protection Act compliant

  • Data governance
  • Annual training
  • Breach protocols

All 50 States Covered

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Compliance Documentation

Download compliance documents for your district's review process

FERPA Compliance Guide

Detailed documentation of our FERPA compliance measures and data handling procedures.

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Security Whitepaper

Technical details about our security infrastructure and data protection measures.

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SOC 2 Report

Independent audit report of our security, availability, and confidentiality controls.

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Data Processing Agreement

Template DPA for districts to review and customize for their requirements.

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Compliance FAQs

Is Classroom Walkthroughs FERPA compliant?

Yes, we are fully FERPA compliant. We operate under the "school official" exception, maintain strict access controls, never share data without consent, and undergo annual compliance audits. Our platform is designed specifically for K-12 educational use with FERPA requirements built into every feature.

Who owns the data in Classroom Walkthroughs?

Your district owns all data. We are merely a processor acting on your behalf. You maintain complete control over your data, including the ability to export or delete it at any time. We never use your data for any purpose other than providing the service you've contracted for.

How do you handle data breaches?

We have comprehensive breach response procedures including immediate notification (within 72 hours), forensic investigation, remediation measures, and support for affected parties. We maintain cyber liability insurance and conduct regular security drills to ensure readiness.

Can parents access their child's teacher evaluation data?

Teacher evaluation data is considered personnel records, not student education records, and is therefore not subject to parent access under FERPA. However, districts maintain control over their data access policies and can configure permissions as needed.

Do you sell or share educational data?

Never. We do not sell, share, or use educational data for any commercial purpose. We don't engage in data mining, behavioral targeting, or advertising. Your data is used solely to provide the evaluation services your district has contracted for.

Need Compliance Documentation?

Our compliance team is ready to provide detailed documentation and answer your district's specific questions.