Beavercreek City Schools Earns National Recognition for its Student Data Privacy Work
Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2025) — CoSN today awarded Beavercreek City Schools in Beavercreek, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal. The CoSN TLE Seal is a national distinction awarded to school districts implementing rigorous privacy policies and practices to help protect student information. Beavercreek City Schools is the seventh Ohio school district to earn a TLE Seal or TLE Mini Seal. To date, TLE Seal recipients have improved privacy protections for over 1.2 million students.
The CoSN TLE Seal program requires that school systems uphold high standards for protecting student data privacy across five key practice areas: Leadership, Business, Data Security, Professional Development and Classroom. All TLE Seal applicants receive feedback and guidance to help them improve their student data privacy programs.
“CoSN is proud to recognize Beavercreek City Schools for taking concrete steps to enhance their student data privacy practices. Supporting districts as they navigate these evolving responsibilities is central to our mission,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN.
“I am thrilled to announce that our district has successfully earned our CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal, a prestigious mark of distinction awarded to school systems demonstrating tangible steps taken to excellence in protecting our students’ personal information. This certification reflects the dedication of our district technology team, led by Mike Shuman, and our district-wide commitment to implementing transparent, comprehensive student-data privacy practices,” said Paul Otten, Superintendent, Beavercreek City Schools.
“Earning the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal validates our commitment to implementing high standards for student data protection across all aspects of our school district. This achievement represents countless hours of dedicated work and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to continuously improving our privacy practices for years to come,” said Mike Shuman, Director of Technology, Beavercreek City Schools.
The CoSN TLE Seal is the only privacy framework designed specifically for school systems. Earning the TLE Seal requires that school systems have taken measurable steps to implement, maintain and improve organization-wide student data privacy practices. All TLE Seal recipients are required to demonstrate that improvement through a reapplication process every two years.
To learn more about the TLE Seal program, visit www.cosn.org/trusted.
About CoSN
CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. www.cosn.org
About the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal Program
The CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal Program is the nation’s only data privacy framework for school systems, focused on building a culture of trust and transparency. The TLE Seal was developed by CoSN in collaboration with a diverse group of 28 school system leaders nationwide and with support from AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and ASCD. School systems that meet the program requirements will earn the TLE Seal, signifying their commitment to student data privacy to their community. TLE Seal recipients also commit to continuous examination and demonstrable future advancement of their privacy practices. www.cosn.org/trusted
About Beavercreek City Schools
Beavercreek City Schools (BCS) is a public Ohio district serving over 8,300 students across 47 square miles in Greene County. With a vision to “Inspire. Lead. Empower.”, BCS operates 11 schools and employs 467 full-time faculty. The district offers robust academic programs and serves a diverse student body, including over 1,300 students with disabilities (16%) and more than 26% identified as gifted. Over 30% of students are military-connected, and all schools hold Purple Star designations for military family support. Student achievement exceeds state and national averages, with nearly 75% of graduates attending four-year colleges. BCS ranks in the top 20% of Ohio districts by academic performance and allocates over 70% of its budget to classroom instruction. www.gocreek.org/
