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Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families
Understand how to set up parental controls and monitor your students without being intrusive.
Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
Join this live parent night event and find out what tricks video apps are using to keep your kids watching
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Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families
Understand how to set up parental controls and monitor your students without being intrusive.
*Only for families in partner school districts or individual paid VIP members: to receive a gift card, simply attend the live event, join in the activities, and your family will be eligible to earn one gift card per year (while supplies last).
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Empower Your Families, Schools, and District with Engaging Live Events on Digital Citizenship and Safety
Smart Social 2024/2025 Live Event Calendar & Replay List
Topics and dates may change based on school/parent needs and emerging trends
July 2024
Back To School Screen Safety- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
October 2024
Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and at HomeDecember 2024
Optimize Parental Controls: Balancing Safety & Privacy for Families- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
January 2025
How to Shine Online with Your Social Media Accounts- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
February 2025
Avoiding Strangers and Dangerous Situations- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
March 2025
Understanding Social Media and AI's Impact on Teens- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
April 2025
What are video games doing to your kid?- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
May 2025
The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
June 2025
Fun Teen Bootcamps on AI, College Prep, Motivation, Skills & More- Social Media Posts
- Educator Facilitation Guide
- Instructional Slides
- Newsletters For This Topic
- Event Registration Links
- Event Replay With Modules
What Parents & Educators Say About SmartSocial
The SmartSocial programs teach adults the essentials of social media and how to work with students to stay safe online
Good info for any parent or educator who wants to keep kids safe and happy online. Keep up the good work!
Kristen J.
Parent of Teen
Thanks for the program. Tons of great info that can help me protect my kids.
Cindy T.
Parent of 5th & 9th Graders
Josh's presentation about social media was fantastic. It was such a thoughtful process. My students learned what they should and shouldn't be posting online.
Director of College Advising
This webinar is a very helpful eye-opener on the apps that are popular with my students.
Irene C.
Educator Webinar Attendee
You hear all of these things about what kids are doing online and it was great to understand the things that are hidden behind the scenes on these popular apps. We are definitely better off now. Thank you for the presentation.
Dad
Parent Webinar Attendee
I really love the emphasis on having a dialogue. This presentation gives parents the tools to be able to communicate with their children effectively about what matters most.
Catholic Sister
Educator Webinar Attendee
I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative.
Counselor
Educator Webinar Attendee
This is great info, thanks for giving me some ideas on how to start a dialogue with my teen!
Sharon M.
Parent Webinar Attendee
I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids.
Mom
Parent Webinar Attendee
Empower Your School District with Engaging Live Events on Digital Safety & Citizenship
At SmartSocial, our live events are designed to provide school district partners with engaging and informative sessions on social media safety and digital citizenship.
These 1-hour deep dive events feature 3-4 guest experts, 3-4 student interviews, and a live Q&A session with Josh, ensuring that no parent leaves without having their questions answered. Our events have a personalized feel, especially when hosted live in-person on a school district campus for parents to attend
For our school district partners, we offer the flexibility to host live in-person screenings on campus, share the Zoom link for remote participation, or provide access to replays for parents who can't attend live. This enables districts to effectively reach and engage with their community, while empowering parents and students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
If you're not yet a customer or partner of our education company, we invite you to explore our offerings and see how our live events can benefit your school district. By partnering with SmartSocial, you can provide your community with valuable resources and support, creating a positive and safe online environment for students and parents alike.
The majority of US parents are concerned about the time their students spend online
Why talking to students about popular apps can help protect them online
How YouTube turned into the most used social media platform among students
How YouTube turned into the most used social media platform among students
Why apps like Snapchat are designed to get your students addicted
Why students prefer texting or messaging on apps over in-person communication
How students strive for more attention on TikTok
Learn the tools for parents and educators to help protect students on these apps
About Josh Ochs
Josh Ochs is the author of the bestselling book “Light, Bright and Polite.” He has traveled the country teaching 250,000 tweens and teens each year how to shine online and use social media in a positive way to someday impress colleges and future employers.
With a background in marketing at Disney, Josh is no stranger to the realities of marketing himself in a way to quickly win over others. Josh has been quoted and featured as a source on the news more than 25 times in Forbes, CBS News, KTLA, KFWB radio, is a guest lecturer at USC and UCLA and a frequent personality on radio shows nationwide.
See What Students, Parents, and Educators Say About Josh's Social Media Presentations:
Digital Safety Speech Testimonial with a Family
Digital Safety Speech Testimonial with a Family
Digital Safety Speech Testimonial with a Family
Digital Safety Speech Testimonial with a Family
Parents from North Broward Testimonials for Navigating Social Media Speech
Catholic Sisters Support Josh Ochs Digital Citizenship Speech
"I'm a counselor and Josh's presentation was fabulous and very very informative."
– Counselor
"I watched this presentation because I don't know anything about social media. Now I can teach my kids."
–Mom
"After this presentation, we have a path to follow to guide our children to make good choices with social media." –Mom
"Josh's presentation about social media was unbelievably fantastic. Our students learned so much about what kids should and shouldn't be doing. The fact that it is such a thoughtful process made it all worthwhile."
–Director of College Advising
"You hear all of these things about what kids are doing online and it was great to understand the things that are hidden behind the scenes on these popular apps. We are definitely better off now. Thank you for the presentation."
–Dad
"I really love the emphasis on having a dialog. This presentation gives parents the tools to be able to communicate with their children effectively about what matters most."
– Catholic Sister
FAQs
Our school already had a social media speaker visit, is this for us?
Yes! Our techniques will give you tips you can use to keep your kids safe (even if they aren't currently online). Think of it as a driver's ed program. It's never too early to talk about safe driving (and there's always tips we can use to be more secure).
Our students are addicted to their phones, is this for me?
Yes! This live set of events will give you tips you can use to make your student be more positive and productive online.
I'm already very savvy as a educator, is this for me?
Yes! Our techniques are always updated. Join us, then use some of our social media safety tips to protect your family/school/students.