What is the Connecticut Educational Software Hub?
The Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology designed the Hub with input from district leaders, parents, educational technology providers, and school law attorneys to streamline compliance and purchasing. The site allows school leaders and educators to search for technology solutions based on a variety of factors — subject, grade level, standard, etc. — including providers’ pledges to comply with Connecticut's student data privacy laws. In turn, companies use the Hub to register and post information about products, as well as to review and pledge compliance with the terms of our state's student privacy statute.
The Connecticut Educational Software Hub is built on LearnPlatform, a research-based education technology management system designed by, with, and for educators and their service providers. Thousands of educators and institutions nationally use LearnPlatform to discover and manage more than 4,000 products.
What are the benefits for educational software providers?
Providers who register their products appreciate a number of benefits, including the following:
I need to download a copy of the Pledge for internal review before I sign. Is there a portable version?
Yes. Click here to download a PDF version for review with your team members.
Who is eligible to register?
Any software, app, or other educational technology provider may register, regardless of geographic location.
Is there a fee to join or register products on the Hub?
No. Registration is free for educational software companies as well as for district leaders and educators.
Our product is free. Should I still apply?
How do I register my products on the Hub?
Does signing the Student Data Privacy Pledge make my product compliant with Connecticut law?
No. Signing the Pledge indicates compliance, but providers must ensure that their terms comply with the state’s privacy statute. Consider using the Model Terms of Service Addendum as language to incorporate into your terms, or simply as a quick checklist to look for alignment with Connecticut statute.
Where can I get more help?
You may email support@learnplatform.com or click either the "Support" or chat buttons on any page in the Hub.
Education technology providers should leverage the following resources:
What resources are available to help me understand and comply with Connecticuts law?
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