In this episode, we take a practical deep dive into the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Practices Self-Evaluation—the first big step districts can take on the journey to earning the CoSN TLE Seal.
You’ll learn how the Self-Evaluation helps schools measure their privacy practices across five key areas: Leadership, Business, Data Security, Professional Development, and Classroom. More importantly, you’ll hear how districts can use the results to highlight strengths, identify gaps, and chart a clear path forward.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How the scoring works: From “not yet considered” to “mature policy in place,” and what each rating means.
The five practice areas in detail:
Leadership – policies, accountability, and culture.
Business – vendor vetting and privacy in contracts.
Data Security – technical safeguards, audits, and recovery plans.
Professional Development – training staff and raising parent awareness.
Classroom – how teachers model safe practices and digital citizenship.
The real value: Why the Self-Evaluation is less about pass/fail and more about building a roadmap.
What happens next: How to turn results into an improvement plan and begin working toward the Full Seal or a Mini Seal.
Good news: The Self-Evaluation is free and immediately available to all districts.
Resources & Links
CoSN Trusted Learning Environment page – download the Self-Evaluation and learn more about the Seal program.
Episode 1: What is the Trusted Learning Environment Seal? Listen to the first part of this series if you missed it.
Produced in partnership with edCircuit.
This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by our editorial team before publication.
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