Parents expect school districts and schools to keep their children safe while they are in school. That expectation of safety and security also extends to the protection of their children's learning data. Therefore, it is critical that school districts and schools are open and transparent about their student data privacy practices, and that those efforts are clearly communicated to parents and other stakeholder groups. By sharing information on the types of student data collected, the purpose and benefits of collecting this information and the ways in which it is protected, school districts and schools can help dispel misperceptions about student data use and assuage concerns. This student data privacy toolkit provides school districts and schools with recommendations on how to most effectively communicate with parents and other stakeholder groups about student data privacy, as well as a host of communications tools that can be used in these communications efforts. All toolkit resources are generalized for blanket use, so areas in which customized district-specific information are required are in brackets and highlighted in yellow. Districts also need to be sure that their policies, practices and procedures match the recommendations implied throughout the toolkit. Those instances will be noted as well. Be sure to have appropriate school or school district personnel review and approve any communications or materials prior to releasing. This could include, but is not be limited to, the school or school district general counsel and privacy officer. Additionally, while the focus of this toolkit is communicating data privacy practices and plans, demonstrating the value to data to parents is also important. When equipped with the right skills and tools, everyone who plays a role in education can have a strong impact on students and their communities. Parents can be their child's champion along the path to success. Teachers can be sure that their students are really learning what they are teaching. Principals and district administrators can use data to manage schools, allocate resources, and communicate with their communities. Policymakers can create the conditions for success in states and throughout the country. Education data are a powerful tool, but only if they are securely in the hands of the people who need the data, when they need the data. For more resources from Data Quality Campaign (DQC) and others to communicate the power of data to improve a child's education visit the Additional Resources section of this toolkit.