Online Safety Training for DeKalb 6th-8th Graders
This program is being hosted through a grant from the DeKalb County Human Services Department.
Not a DeKalb resident? Visit this link to access training.
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Looking for online safety training for your middle school student? Look no further than Revved Up Kids Protected While Connected.
- Relatable peer-to-peer teaching format
- Interactive and engaging lessons
- Seamless to deliver: Self-Paced online learning modules
- Free for DeKalb County residents, sponsored by the DeKalb County Human Services Department.
Complete the form below to participate:
Once your form is successfully submitted, a representative from Revved Up Kids will reach out to you with instructions to access the program.
About Protected While Connected for DeKalb Middle Schoolers
Revved Up Kids Protected While Connected online safety training for middle schoolers is fully turnkey, delivered via the Renaissance Nearpod platform. The program addresses three primary online dangers: Guarding Online Privacy, Managing Online Reputation, Staying Safe from Online Predators and Pornography. Each module lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and includes peer-to-peer discussion, real life examples, quizzes and interactive activities to reinforce learning.
MODULE PREVIEWS AND DESCRIPTIONS
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Guarding Online Privacy
Criminals and marketers are masterful at collecting private information and using it for nefarious purposes. In this module, students learn how and where their private data is collected, stolen, used and sold, and what action steps they can take to prevent it.
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Managing Online Reputation
Opinions are being formed about people based solely on what can be found in an online search. People lose jobs because of social media posts. This module focuses on action steps that students can take to curate a positive online reputation.
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Staying Safe Online
The U.S. Dept of Justice reports that there are more than 500,000 sexual predators online in our country. Additionally, our children are being methodically targeted by online pornography sites seeking to profit from addiction. This module is sensitively delivered in an age appropriate way with a focus on opening students’ eyes to these dangers and offering concrete safety action steps. This module complies with Erin’s Law and with Georgia HB287.
Complete the form below to participate:
Once your form is successfully submitted, a representative from Revved Up Kids will reach out to you with instructions to access the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I preview the lessons before my child participates?
Yes, we can provide you with a special link to preview one or more of the modules. Please call 678-526-3335 to discuss.
Can I register a group of children to participate?
If you work with a youth-serving group and you would like multiple children to participate, please email contact@revvedupkids.org to discuss, or call 678-526-3335.
When does this free training program end?
The grant will end on November 30, 2026. At that time, all student links will expire.
Is the program evidence based?
Yes. Hundreds of student pre- and post-tests have been evaluated and the program is scientifically proven to improve participant knowledge.
What people are saying....
The peer-to-peer learning model was unique for our students and it helped the lessons resonate with them. They also loved the Time to Climb competitions embedded into the lessons!
Middle School PE/Health Teacher
Atlanta, GA
This training taught me how public the internet is and gave me good ways to stay safe.
T.S., Rising 6th Grader
Atlanta, GA
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