Texas District Earns CoSN TLE Mini Seal for Professional Development

 

Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking today announced that Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) in Grand Prairie, Texas, has been awarded the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal for the Professional Development Practice, helping strengthen data privacy protections for the district’s almost 26,000 students.

The CoSN TLE Seal is a national distinction recognizing school districts that implement strong policies and practices to help protect student data privacy, with the Mini Seal acknowledging progress in one of five key areas: Leadership, Business, Data Security, Professional Development, and the Classroom.

To qualify for the Mini Seal in the Professional Development Practice, districts must:

  • Embed student data privacy and security into training and professional development in all areas of school operations and academics;
  • Provide employees with up-to-date, easily accessible resources and documented processes that facilitate student data privacy and security;
  • Offer parents awareness training and resources about student data privacy; and
  • Ensure that all staff members participate in annual student data privacy training related to applicable federal and/or state laws.

“GPISD’s recognition through the Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal reflects the district’s commitment to ensuring staff capacity around student data privacy,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN. “By embedding privacy and security into professional learning across the organization, the district is helping ensure that educators and staff understand their role in protecting student data and fostering trust with students and families.”

“Earning the CoSN TLE Mini Seal in the Professional Development practice reflects our district-wide commitment to protecting student data privacy,” said Shendolyn C. Anderson, Data Loss Prevention Manager, GPISD. “This work is a unified effort. Securing sensitive information requires cooperation among leaders, staff, parents, and students. Everyone is accountable and forms the first layer of protection.”

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 education technology 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 ISTE+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 Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie is the 9th largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the 17th largest city in the state of Texas. Grand Prairie is conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth in the far western part of Dallas County. The Grand Prairie Independent School District is the largest employer in Grand Prairie with approximately 4,000 employees. GPISD is a 58-square mile district serving almost 26,000 students at 36 campuses within the Dallas County portion of Grand Prairie. www.gpisd.org/

MEDIA CONTACTS:
For CoSN: Makenzie Carlin, mcarlin@fratelli.com
For GPISD: John Wilson, John.Wilson@gpisd.org