The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) joined the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) State Partnership Program, making Ohio the fifth state in the initiative.
The TLE program is a national initiative that aims to improve student data privacy practices across K-12 education institutions. Ohio is joining North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and Indiana in advancing statewide data privacy efforts.
“Ohio’s participation in the TLE State Partnership Program reflects a strong commitment to protecting student data and building trust in education technology,” said Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN, in a Nov. 10 press release. “We’re proud to partner with NCOESC to help all districts in the state strengthen privacy practices and create safe, trusted digital learning environments for students.”
The TLE Seal is a national distinction for districts that meet strong student data privacy standards across five practice areas: leadership, business, data security, professional development, and the classroom.
The TLE Mini Seal allows districts to show progress in one or more of these areas as they work toward earning the full seal. So far, seven districts in Ohio have earned a TLE Seal or TLE Mini Seal.
“Through our innovative program, schools gain the tools, training and best practices needed to strengthen cybersecurity, safeguard student data, and ensure compliance,” said Bryan Drost, executive director of instructional innovation and grants at NCOESC.
“Together, we are building a culture of trust and digital responsibility that protects students and advances learning. NCOESC is proud to extend our expertise to help districts earn this designation,” Drost added.
