Digital citizenship in the first month, with lessons through the year

Jeffco says students receive digital-citizenship instruction in the first month of school, followed by lessons throughout the year. Named content runs from device basics to internet safety. This documents the district’s instructional commitment, not proof of lessons delivered or a requirement to learn AI models, algorithms or programming.

Digital literacy

Jurisdiction: Jeffco Public Schools · District
Policy status: Current published program
Implementation phase: Current
Requirement: District program commitment
Grades: TechForEd covers grades 1–12 and excludes kindergarten and charter schools. The FAQ says all students receive digital-citizenship instruction; this record uses the documented program scope.
Audience: Students
Learning evidence: Student instruction required
Instrument: Published district program commitment

Dates & implementation

First month of each school year, then ongoing classroom lessons. Original program adoption date not established.

A legal effective date can precede school implementation. This record documents policy intent or requirements; it does not independently confirm delivery in every classroom.

Exceptions & instructional scope

Kindergarten and charter schools are outside the documented TechForEd program.

Learning connection: Responsible and safe use. Coverage of how AI systems work has not been established by this source.

Funding & support

Funding details not confirmed

Dedicated funding for this district action has not been verified. Statewide programs do not establish a district award.

Official source

Jeffco Tech for Ed — Frequently Asked Questionshttps://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/services/technology/tech-for-ed/tech-for-ed-questions ↗

Source review

This finding was checked against the linked official source on Oct 5, 2026. Read the source for the authoritative wording, affected grades and dates.

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