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Welcome to the Internet Safety Resource section for TxSSC. We hope you find the following resources helpful as you continue to create safe and healthy environments for students on the Internet.

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• Internet Safety Blog
• Internet Safety Programs
• Cyberbullying
• For Families
• Attorney Generals Office
• TEA Internet Safety Program
• Online Reporting

Rebekah S. Sills, the Internet safety specialist at TxSSC created this blog to keep parents, educators, and kids up-to-date on the latest issues concerning Internet safety. Check back often for news, safety tips, and other general information. The goal of Blog-A-Ware is to empower kids, their parents and teachers to use the webs vast resources, while also remaining safe and healthy.

www.cscstxssc.blogspot.com

A number of Internet Safety training programs exist for all age groups. These factsheets outline the programs and resources provided by the major curricula including i-SAFE, CyberSmart and Netsmartz.

i-SAFE Factsheet
Netsmartz Factsheet

Many parents and schools recognize the growing concern for Cyberbullying. Use these activities, tip sheets, and other resources in this section in homes and classrooms to combat this terrible trend.

Activities:

• Cyberbullying Lesson Plan (Instant Cruelty)
• Cyberbullying Lesson Plan (Private Affairs)
• Cyberbullying Lesson Plan (Danger Ahead)
• Cyberbullying and Free Speech Case Study
• THINKING IT THROUGH: The Power of Words on the Internet
• THINKING IT THROUGH: Its Just the Internet

Handouts:

• Cyberbullying Prevention Tips
• Ten Steps for Families to Stop Cyber Bullying
• Glossary of Cyberbullying Terms

Assess Cyberbullying:

• Cyberbully Student Survey
• Cyberbully Survey Analysis Aid

Other concerns arise among families when kids are using technology. In this section youll find tips, handouts and resources to address some of these concerns.

• Internet Safety Plan
• Video Safety
• Cell Phone Safety
• Cyber Savvy Teens
• Online Safety Tips
• Parents Guide
• Electronic Media and Youth Violence:
  a CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers

Cyber Crimes Unit

The mission of the Cyber Crimes Unit is to provide a safe electronic environment for the communication of information and ideas, and for the transaction of commerce. The Office of the Attorney General is committed to protecting the Internet for children and families, as a safe place to learn and shop.

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/criminal/investigation.shtml#cyber

Cyber Crimes Unit Flyer
by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott

Cyber Safety

The proliferation of child predators using the Internet to target young victims has become a national crisis. A study shows one in seven children will be solicited for sex online in the next year. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is urging all parents and teachers to realize the risks our children face online, and do something to stop the predators before they target the innocence of more Texas children.

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/criminal/cybersafety.shtml

In accordance with HB 3171, Section 38.023, the Texas Education Agency has developed and made available to school districts a list of resources concerning Internet Safety. In the navigation bar above are links to 3 types of pages which are for students, educators and parents. Within each of the pages are links that categorize different aspects of Internet safety and digital citizenship to educate and inform.

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/imet/intersafe/

TEA Internet Safety Flyer
by Instructional Materials and Educational Technology, Texas Education Agency

To report online child pornography or unwanted sexual solicitations, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at (800) 843-5678 or online at:

www.cybertipline.com