The Cyber Safety for Parents class is a 90-minute seminar that will prepare parents to effectively supervise their students on social media sites and protect them from cyber-bullying. 

The class explains current technology and applications teens are using to access the Internet and social media networks.  Cyber-bullying is defined with current trends and real world examples investigated in schools.  Participants will be given tools and an action plan that they can immediately begin using to help keep their children safe online.

Some of the topics discussed include:

• Current impact of bullying in schools
• Current bullying trends
• "Sexting" and online predators
• Online security considerations
• How to monitor online activity
• How to deal with a bully
• School discipline and legal issues
• How to set expectations and consequences
• Risks associated with popular social media sites

Participants will receive an Internet Safety Contract and the Cyber Safety Checklist.

Instructor: Clay Cranford, 13-year law enforcement professional, currently serving as a School Resource Officer in OC.  Clay is a nationally recognized expert on Social Media and author of, "Parenting in a Digital World."

For course content information please contact Clay Cranford at clay@cybersafetycop.com (657) 206-6070

SPONSORED by DHHS PTSA, Hosted by Deputy Mike Woodroof and Mike Darnold