Use student information only for authorized educational work.
Confidentiality is not simply avoiding names. Details about behavior, diagnosis, family circumstances, schedules, services, or incidents may identify a student even when the name is omitted.
Need to know
Access and share only the information necessary to perform your assigned educational responsibility.
Use approved channels
Keep records, photos, messages, and incident information inside authorized systems and procedures.
Refer formal questions
Send family questions about progress, services, diagnosis, placement, medication, or incidents to the authorized staff member.
“I’m not the right person to discuss that information, but I can help connect you with the teacher.”
You can be warm and helpful without confirming, denying, or expanding on protected information.
Do not discuss students where peers or visitors may hear, use personal messaging or social accounts for student information, or keep student records in personal notes or photos.