FERPA 101: Higher Ed
Melissa Carleton
Higher Education Training on Student Records, Privacy, Access, and Disclosure
FERPA affects how colleges and universities handle student information and education records.
This training covers what qualifies as an education record, student and parent rights, FERPA release requirements, when personally identifiable information may be released without consent, health and safety emergencies, and requests to amend education records.
Course Outcomes
You will learn:
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What is and is not an education record
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Whether photos and videos are protected by FERPA
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What rights students have to inspect and review their education records
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What rights parents of college and university students have
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What a FERPA release form must include
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When personally identifiable information may be released without consent
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What situations qualify as a health and safety emergency
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When a student may request an amendment to their education records
Higher education attorney Melissa Carleton discusses privacy compliance in a way that follows the law and your institution’s ethic of care.
Course Outline
Meet the Expert
Melissa Carleton
Who Should Attend?
Training Includes
The FERPA 101: Higher Ed course includes the following:
Two Year Course Access
Access your course through your customer dashboard
- Course access for 2 full years
- All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session
Class Experience
Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.
Resources
Downloadable course materials to support learning
Attendance Certificate
All sessions include an Attendance Certificate
