Curated links
External resources
Organizations, frameworks, and tools we actually use and recommend. No affiliate links, no sponsored content.
AI governance
CoSN AI Guidance for K-12
FrameworkThe Consortium for School Networking's framework for AI adoption in schools. Comprehensive and regularly updated.
ISTE AI in Education Resources
Resource hubInternational Society for Technology in Education's collection of AI resources for educators and administrators.
UNESCO AI and Education Guidance
GuidanceInternational guidance on ethical AI use in education, including policy templates and case studies.
Cybersecurity
K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX)
Threat intelThreat intelligence and incident reporting specifically for K-12 schools. Essential for staying current on threats.
CISA K-12 Cybersecurity Resources
Federal guidanceFederal cybersecurity guidance tailored for schools, including assessment tools and training materials.
MS-ISAC K-12 Resources
Support servicesMulti-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center resources for school cybersecurity, including free incident response support.
KnowBe4 Schools Program
TrainingSecurity awareness training platform with K-12 specific content. Free tier available for schools.
Privacy and compliance
Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)
AgreementsNational data privacy agreement templates and vendor registry. Essential for managing edtech privacy agreements.
Student Privacy Compass
ResearchResearch and guidance on student data privacy, including FERPA and COPPA interpretations.
U.S. Department of Education FERPA
Federal guidanceOfficial FERPA guidance from the Department of Education, including recent updates relevant to digital tools.
FTC COPPA Resources
Federal guidanceFederal Trade Commission guidance on COPPA compliance, including the Children's Online Privacy Rule.
IT management
ATLIS (Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools)
AssociationProfessional organization specifically for private school IT leaders. Conference, resources, peer network.
CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
AssociationBroader K-12 technology leadership organization with research, certification, and advocacy.
Educause K-12 Resources
ResearchHigher ed focused but includes relevant research on educational technology trends and best practices.
St. Louis specific
ISSL (Independent Schools of St. Louis)
Regional orgThe consortium of 46 private schools in the St. Louis area. If you're an ISSL school, you already know this one.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
State guidanceState education department resources, including data privacy guidance for Missouri schools.
About these resources
We curate this list based on what we actually find useful in our work with schools. We don't receive compensation for including any resource here. Links may change - if you find a broken link, let us know.