FERPA: An Overview

This course gives you an overview of the Federal Education Records Protection Act (FERPA), which is responsible for protecting the privacy of student records. The course starts with a quick introduction to the Act, including information about its history, the institutions and records it applies to, and when records can be disclosed. It then delves into how to create a successful FERPA compliance program, discussing the role of a compliance officer and other essential components. Lastly, it offers some examples of how FERPA has been applied in court during real-life cases, helping you to understand the impact the Act can have.
The 50-minute course features engaging interactive text and audio narration. Practice questions are distributed throughout the course to check your understanding of the material, and students who pass the final exam with receive a Certificate of Completion.