It is a great module that protects everyone.
Treat all student information as confidential. It is better to be safe than sorry.
FERPA not only protects students' privacy it also allows students access to their own educational records. Institutions have 45 days to provide student's access. Students also have the right to file a complaint when they become aware of a violation however they have 180 days to do this. The family compliance office of the department of education handles complaints. Enforcement of FERPA is provided under the General Education Powers Acgt.
This is a refresher on FERPA, but it always brings to mind, how we as educators, have to be aware of the Students rights under FEPA. the reminder is good.
Confidentiality and privacy are two things that schools and administrators and educators have to take seriously.
What an interesting module...FERPA makes complete sense and is a great way to challenge staff to protect student information and records.
Those who have access to a student's record due to teaching a class should only access the grades related to their own class. Faculty must protect their students' privacy by being personally accountable.
As an admissions representative, FERPA is very important to my role. It is imparative that I follow the guidelines when a family member calls in asking about the students enrollment, financial aid, or any other protecte dinformation without having the proper written documentation on file to release said information.
FERPA is designed to protect the student’s rights regarding accessing their student files and the confidentiality of these files. I did not know that this law did not pertain to alumni files.
Basically to keep everything confidential. It is valuable information that protects everyone, not only students.
FERPA Is a Good System To Review With Students.
FERPA is not the the safety of educational information it is also for the overall well being of our students. Many of our students already have an established social life. There are many times students when students need the staff to be aware of the FERPA policies for their protection.
I learned that a student cannot demand immediate access to his/her educational record. We have up to 45 days from the time the student makes the request however the student can appeal the process and the appeal will be reviewed.
I will try to remember the importance of Féria in my classroom setting.
It is important that all faculty are familiar with the rules of FERPA. They need to understand what becomes part of the student record, and how to safeguard the student's records.
I work everyday with a lot of student Records information and I didnt know how important FERPA is and how the Laws protect the students.
It is important to be organized with student records because students can request to view these. Also FERPA is a law that protects the students privacy, always be cautious when sharing student information.
My biggest takeaway is that any notes that are made about the student AND are including in the student record/file is information that can be shared with student. It is important to remember that ANY information in the student file can also be viewed by the sudent.
The importance of confidentiality and access to a student's educational record.
Training and education on FERPA is very important! I will be going through proper channels and not "assuming" someone requesting info is legit!
