Vendor Certification Training
A half-day training on student data privacy laws, compliance requirements, emerging risks, and best practices for protecting sensitive student data in today’s digital learning environment. Complete the certification assessment and leave with a credential.
Certification training
- Regular registration$750
- ETLA Corporate Council / TETA Corporate Partner Member$500
Mon., Nov. 30, 2026 · 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Light refreshments for breakfast and lunch are included.
What participants gain
A practical understanding of student data privacy laws, compliance requirements, emerging risks, and best practices for protecting sensitive student data.
Law & Compliance
Student data privacy laws, compliance requirements, and emerging risks in today’s digital learning environment.
Practices That Hold Up
How to identify privacy risks, evaluate educational technology tools, and implement policies that support responsible data use.
A Recognized Credential
A Student Data Privacy Certification, earned by completing the training and the certification assessment.
About the training
Who it’s designed for, what it covers, and what you earn on completion.
This half-day certification training is designed for K-12 educators, administrators, technology leaders, data managers, and support staff who are responsible for safeguarding student information. Participants will gain a practical understanding of student data privacy laws, compliance requirements, emerging risks, and best practices for protecting sensitive student data in today’s digital learning environment.
Through engaging discussions, real-world scenarios, and hands-on activities, attendees will explore key topics including FERPA, data governance, vendor management, data sharing agreements, cybersecurity awareness, artificial intelligence considerations, incident response, and creating a culture of privacy within schools. Participants will learn how to identify privacy risks, evaluate educational technology tools, and implement policies and procedures that support legal compliance and responsible data use.
Upon successful completion of the training and certification assessment, participants will earn a Student Data Privacy Certification, demonstrating their understanding of foundational privacy principles and their commitment to protecting student information.
Topics covered
- FERPA
- Data governance
- Vendor management
- Data sharing agreements
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Artificial intelligence considerations
- Incident response
- Creating a culture of privacy
Certification pricing
Seats are limited. ETLA Corporate Council and TETA Corporate Partner members register at the discounted rate.
| Registration Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular Registration Half-day training plus certification assessment |
$750 |
| ETLA Corporate Council/TETA Corporate Partner Member Discounted rate for members of either program |
$500 |
| Included: Half-day instruction, light refreshments for breakfast, lunch, hands-on activities, and the certification assessment leading to a Student Data Privacy Certification | |
Ready to get certified? Register for the Vendor Certification Training and reserve your seat.
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Then go build a culture of privacy.
The Vendor Certification Training is a separate pre-conference event with its own registration, held the morning of Monday, November 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Complete it and leave Chattanooga with the credential.