Parent Tech Resources

Parent Technology technology devices

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Need to ask a question that you do not see covered here?

Contact Carol Roth at croth@cysd.k12.pa.us

Technology Integrator at Central York Middle School and Central York High School

Schoology Resources for Parents

Now that many of our classrooms are using Schoology to assist learners with organization and access of materials and activities, parents often have questions about accounts, access, etc. Check out Schoology's Parent Guide to navigate through this robust system.

CYSD Panther Family Portal

Follow our new YouTube Channel!

Find videos and screencasts on a variety of topics from tips on troubleshooting iPad problems to how to use Schoology and everywhere in between.

Check back often as we will be developing more videos throughout the year!

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Safe HOME Device Use

There are many tools for use on your home devices (as opposed to school devices that already go through the school filter). Below, are listed links to several of the tools that have gotten good reviews. Please investigate as you see fit for your specific needs.

Mobile Devices:
- AT&T Smart Controls - a variety of tools (free and paid) if you have an AT&T plan to help keep child mobile device users safe, including an app to limit texting while driving
- General texting while driving prevention apps
Setting up parental controls at home:
- 4 Options on Home Network
- TeenSafe for Computers and mobile devices

Please note that this is an unbiased list of a few available products and is not intended to be comprehensive nor a promotion of any of these products.

Google Tools Workshop Materials

What is Google Drive? YouTube video

Google Image What is Google+? Use this YouTube Playlist to learn more.