Sample Parent Welcome Letter
Dear Parent,
Great news! Your child’s classroom has signed up to begin using PLATO Web Products. We’d like to share with you some of the exciting benefits of these web products, and let you know about a few of the unique services that your child will be able to access.
We also need your consent. According to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of
1998, any website that collects individually identifiable information from children under 13 requires prior parental consent. Since we want parents knowing exactly what and where their children are when they are online, we’re including an easy-to-follow consent form for parents.
What are PLATO Web Products?
These web based products offer the highest-quality educational content, resources and assessments customized to help meet students' individual needs and to help students reach their full potential. PLATO Web Products are delivered over the Internet and are available anytime, anywhere.
What are the benefits of PLATO Web Products?
* Access to more than 2,000 hours of basic to advanced-level instruction in reading, writing, math, science and life and work skills. This ready-made instructional courseware extends the school day into the home & community.
* Instant feedback to students so they can become active participants by understanding areas where they need to improve.
* Student progress can be monitored by teachers and administrators to help zero in
on a child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
* Easy and interactive way to improve academic performance, test-taking skills, and confidence. These products help students improve grades and stay on top of schoolwork and provide students with the opportunity to learn at their own pace.
How does it work?
Your child's teacher will make assignments: lessons, tests or quizzes, tasks to complete, etc., in your child's assignment box. Your child will complete the assignment online and receive instant feedback on how they have performed on that task.
All of your child’s progress data are automatically uploaded to the teacher who can then use this information to help your child improve in that subject area.
Is the service safe and secure?
We will never distribute information about your child without your permission. We use only aggregated, anonymous data in our marketing and research. PLATO Learning has a solid reputation that speaks for itself. They have been helping learners succeed for over 37 years. To learn more about PLATO Learning please visit
The on-line mail system within the PLATO LINK product is closed and password protected so only registered users can participate. Every user is identified, so no anonymous messages can be posted.
Please note that some of the PLATO Web Products provide links to educational websites outside of the PLATO environment. For more information about PLATO Learning safety and security, please refer to the Privacy Policy located on all of the PLATO Learning web sites.
We are excited about this opportunity for your child’s success and would appreciate a prompt return of the attached consent form to your child’s teacher, school or institution.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Please use the letter and form below to collect parental consent from your students’ (age 13 and under only) parents before they begin using a PLATO Learning Web Product.
Parental Consent Form
I have read the PLATO Learning Web Products privacy policy and authorize my child ______to register with and use
PLATO Learning Web Products, including being assigned a username and online mail account (if applicable), and to participate in the activities offered through the site.
Child's Name ______
Age ______
School ______
Grade ______
Teacher's name ______
______
Parent's Full Name
______
Parent's Signature
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Date