Search Header Logo
Understanding FERPA

Understanding FERPA

Assessment

Interactive Video

Education, Special Education

5th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explains the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law protecting the privacy of student education records. It covers the rights FERPA grants to parents and students, such as accessing and correcting records, and the conditions under which schools can disclose information. Through examples of students Patrick and Lisa, the video illustrates FERPA's application in K-12 and higher education. It also provides guidance on how to find more information about FERPA policies and rights.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of FERPA?

To promote online learning

To standardize educational curriculums

To protect the privacy of student education records

To provide funding to educational institutions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institutions does FERPA apply to?

Only online educational platforms

Most schools, colleges, and universities

Only private colleges

Only public schools

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under FERPA, who can access a student's education records without consent?

The local community

Any school staff member

Only the student and their parents

The student's friends

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of student information is typically shared as directory information?

Medical records

Social Security numbers

Name, grade level, and photograph

Test scores

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must schools do before sharing directory information?

Get written consent from all students

Notify parents and students and allow them to opt-out

Publish it in the local newspaper

Send a letter to the government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What right does FERPA grant if parents disagree with the accuracy of a student's records?

The right to receive financial compensation

The right to sue the school

The right to request a hearing

The right to transfer schools

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can parents do if they find errors in their child's education records?

File a complaint with the police

Transfer their child to another school

Request the school to correct them

Ignore the errors

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?