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It is important for children to have access to the Internet. The internet can provide many wonderful and exciting learning opportunities for your children. It is an incredible tool that students can use to keep in touch with families and friends, perform research, and find information about anything they are interested in. The Internet is a community within itself that is open to anyone with a computer and a connection.

Just like any community, the Internet has dangers. These dangers can include harassment, bullying, cyber predators, identity theft, copyright infringement, or computer viruses to name a few. It is important for parents and children to learn effective strategies to avoid these dangers and provide a safe, responsible Internet experience.

Here are some of the most common activities you may find your children performing on the web, some risks involved with these activities and strategies you can use with your children to minimize those risks.

Parent Presentation (May 12, 2009)
4 slides per page

Parent Resources Handout (PDF download)

Cyberbullying Presentation (Feb 12, 2010)
English (PPT)
Espanol (PPT)