School District 60 encourages families to take advantage of the free online erase Family Sessions offered in partnership with Safe Schools Together. These informative sessions are designed to help parents, caregivers, grandparents, and youth better understand the digital world and support safe, respectful online interactions.
https://pages.saferschoolstogether.com/erase-family-sessions .
Two sessions with multiple options for dates are available. The first available session is September 15. See the links below for dates and registration information.
Establishing Safe, Caring & Respectful Digital Communities
This session explores a range of important digital topics, including:
- Being a responsible digital citizen
- Understanding the consequences of cyberbullying
- How to report concerns and access support
- Awareness of sexting and sextortion risks
- Current trends involving social media, smartphones, and artificial intelligence
The session is intended for parents, caregivers, grandparents, and youth aged 10 and older.
See dates and Register via https://pages.saferschoolstogether.com/erase-family-session
NEW: Establishing Family Practices for Safeguarding Against Cyberbullying and Sextortion
This new session focuses on helping families recognize, prevent, and respond to online harms. Topics include:
- Bullying and cyberbullying in the Canadian context
- Warning signs that a child or youth may be experiencing cyberbullying
- Steps to take when cyberbullying occurs
- Understanding sextortion and how it happens
- Apps and platforms families should be aware of
- The emerging role of artificial intelligence in online exploitation
- Resources and actions to take if someone becomes a target
This session is also intended for parents, caregivers, grandparents, and youth aged 10 and older.
See dates and register via https://pages.saferschoolstogether.com/erase-establishing-family-practices-for-safeguarding-against-cyberbullying-and-sextortion
Together, we can help create safer, more caring, and more respectful digital communities for children and youth.