CCPS Parent Pro Tech

Looking for a way to stay up-to-date with technology and keep your students safer online? Catoosa County Public Schools and the Georgia Department of Education are excited to provide you with resources to help protect your family online with Parent ProTech's on-demand platform at no charge!

Your Parent ProTech access includes:

• A library of videos and guides to help parents make confident, informed choices about technology
• A complete K-12 digital citizenship curriculum for classroom use, meeting SB 351 requirements
• Tools that help families and educators make smart tech decisions to keep kids safe online

To set up an account for FREE and access the videos and resources, click the button or the link below.

https://app.parentprotech.com/932/catoosa-county/en/signup?source=admin

Each month, we will share a focus theme on different topics that will help your child stay safe while using technology. We will include parent tips, and links to resources like articles and videos you and your child can read/watch together.

Using the Parent ProTech Program, CCPS teachers, counselors, and parents can work together and keep our kids safe online.

Listed below are the focus themes for each month. Log in to your account to find resources to match the topics, or explore more topics whenever you would like.

Back to School

Is your child starting the year with smart tech habits?
K-2 Message: Start the year with screen time boundaries that help your child thrive online.

Parent Tip: Set healthy screen routines and check what apps your child is using.

Digital Citizenship

Is your child gaming with friends...or strangers?

K-2 Message: Many kids' games include chat features.

Visit ProTech to learn learn how to lock down on privacy settings.

Parent Tip: Make sure your child's in game settings are safe even on kid friendly games.

Bullying Prevention Month

Is your child facing digital drama?

K-2 Message: Even simple games let kids send messages. Talk about being kind while online.

Parent Tip: Group chats and social media can create drama fast. Teach your child how to spot and stop cyberbullying.

Influencer Culture & Online Identity

Does your child want to be Internet Famous?

K-2 Message: Some kids dream of being YouTubers.

Parent Tip: Help your child understand what's private and what's not.

Get conversation starters at Parent ProTech.

Holiday Tech Season

How much tech is too much during break?

K-2 Message: New devices and holiday downtime can mean more screen time.

Parent Tip: Don't let screen overload happen. Help your family find balance with offline fun. Find ideas at Parent ProTech.

AI Awareness

Can your child tell the difference between AI and real life?

K-2 Message: Even cartoons can be AI generated now

Parent Tip: From AI written essays to fake videos, kids need to know what's real-and what's not.

Safer Internet Day

What's your chid sharing, and who's watching?

K-2 Message: Help your child understand waht is okay to share, like a drawing, and what is private, like the name of thier school.

Parent Tip: Talk about privacy before they post.

Scam Awareness

Would your child fall for a phishing scam?

K-2 Message: Show your child what fake ads or links can look like in games and videos.

Parent Tip: Help your child to pause before clicking.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Could a predator reah your child online?

K-2 Message: Seome games and chats let strangers messge your child.

Parent Tip: Learn warning signs of online grooming. Use settings to block online messages.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Is it time to log off for a mental reset?

K-2 Message: Talk about how screens affect feelings.

Parent Tip: Encourage your child take regular breaks from screens.

Click the form link below to access a guide to help you with the knowledge and tools that you need to help decode the digital world your children navigate daily. Help keep your children and our community safe.