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FERPA compliance is an important process that will help protect both the student and an institution. Understanding what can and cannot be shared in terms of information is equally as important.
FERPA Compliance can be confusing. Therefore, reviewing this information regularly is important. Having a resource on campus would also be beneficial in upholding these requirements.
Each institution needs to clearly understand exactly what can be released about a student in order to stay in compliance. The guidelines are very specific about the policies and procedures.
I have learned how important it is to understand what can and can not be released and what are the exceptions. I would apply this information by checking the policy and asking questions if I am unsure what information, if any can be released withing FERPA.
I have learned the importance of understanding in complete detail the policies and procedures with request to the release of student data. This includes a full understanding of all aspects of record release, e.g. release of records to parents, exceptions, managing requests for directory information and those that do not include directory information and school ID badges for students. The way that I would apply this information is to move purposely and carefully when presented a request and to check the policy to ensure that any information I am releasing is within the policies of FERPA.