Digital Resources at Falls Church Academy - Parent Consent
Digital Resources at Falls Church Academy
This information is provided in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to provide you with information about the measures FCPS takes to keep student data secure when using digital tools. By completing the digital form linked below, you provide permission for your child to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed below as part of an instructional program.
Listed below are the digital tools that are used at your child’s school that require parental approval, and not all tools will be used by every student. The tools have been carefully reviewed to ensure that they align with the FCPS Learning Model and FCPS conducts the same technical evaluations for all products that use student information.
For information about the specific tools that will be used by your child, please contact your child’s teachers. You will be notified if additional tools are added to this list and given the opportunity to opt-in to tools that require parental permission. Additionally, FCPS may use digital tools that do not collect, use or share any personal information.
You can find more information about FCPS’ commitment to student privacy and how resources are vetted at Digital Resources in FCPS.
This permission will expire at the end of this school year, and can be revoked at any time by contacting the school. If you have questions about any of the digital resources listed below, please contact your child’s school.
Please use this form to provide parental consent for each student in your family.
School-Wide Programs
Deck Toys
- Create interactive lessons, with choice over pace and path
FlipGrid
- Platform for student-recorded video responses
- A selection of resources which go beyond the core services provided by Google Workspace for Education
Kahoot!
- Game-like program to assess student knowledge on a topic
Khan Academy
- Online learning and courses
Padlet
- Online collaborative bulletin board
Poll Everywhere
- Polling website that engages students interactively in the classroom
Quizizz
- Formative assessment tool
Quizlet
- Learning tools for students, including flashcards, study, and game modes.
Read Naturally Live (Read Live)
- Supports reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency
Remind
- School-home communication tool
Screencast-O-Matic
- Screencasting tool
Socrative
- Formative assessment app for quick checks of student understanding
English Programs
Actively Learn
- Reading platform for ELA, science and history texts
Class Dojo
- Teacher - Parent classroom communication and management platform
CommonLit
- eBook library assignable by subject or lexile with formative assessments
Math Programs
- Digital math curriculum with content ranging from middle school to AP Calculus.
Geogebra
- Online math tools for graphing, geometry and 3D
Science Programs
Albert
- Providing students with personalized learning experiences in core academic areas
ArcGIS Desktop
- Desktop GIS software to create, analyze, and share maps
ArcGIS Online
- Cloud-based GIS software to create, analyze, and share maps
Quest
- Online multimedia tools for science content and assessments
Rand McNally World Atlas
- Create, annotate, and share digital maps
Wizer
- Digital worksheet builder lets students show learning in multiple ways
Social Studies Programs
Peergrade (paid version)
- Online platform for facilitating peer feedback
Foreign Language Programs
Duolingo
- Web-based supplemental language learning platform
LinguaFolio
- Online language learning platform
Career & Technical Education Programs
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
- Auto technology and auto collision certification test
CodeHS
- Coding and computer science curriculum
Code.org
- Resource for helping students learn coding skills
Compass
- Certification exam delivery and program management system
Electude
- Online e-learning platform for automotive training
GMetrix
- Practice assessments for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams
ParaPro
- Credentialing exam for instructional assistants
Prostart Certification and educational resources
- Resources and assessment for culinary students
ROBOTC and Robot Virtual Worlds
- Cross-robotics-platform programming language for educational robotic systems
ServSafe
- ServSafe Manager certification exam
SketchUp for Schools
- Web-based 3D modeling software
Tech Fluency Institute
- Testing platform for WRS exam
Typing Club (paid version)
- Web-based typing/keyboarding program
Virginia Cyber Range
- Hands-on cybersecurity labs
Fine & Performing Arts Programs
Plickers
- A useful tool for exit tickets and quick-checks for understanding
Sight Reading Factory
- Sight-reading and sight-singing practice
SmartMusic
- Allows students to record music and get feedback from teachers
Economics & Personal Finance Programs
Knowledge Matters
- Curriculum resources for business and marketing courses
Vocational Programs
Book Creator
- Students create multimedia eBooks
Formative (Go Formative)
- Assessment tool with a variety of question options
News-2-You Weekly Newsletter
- Accessible, symbol-supported, weekly newspaper differentiated for unique learning needs
Oneder
- Resource for supporting individuals with disabilities with independent life skills
Typing Club (paid version)
- Web-based typing/keyboarding program
Unique Learning Systems
- Differentiated content enhanced by assessments, data tools and evidenced-based instruction.
*Some programs listed in departments may be used in other departments, as well*