Scans, monitors, and filters devices, networks, and internet activity for signs of violent, unsafe, or harmful behaviors, and alerts school officials to intervene.
How Bark for Schools+™ Network & Device Safety System (BfS+) Works
BfS+ scans, reviews, alerts, and documents device, file, network, and internet activity providing you with one of the most comprehensive surveillance reporting systems available.
Provide Complete Visibility to Student Activity
BfS+ proprietary technology utilizes machine learning and advanced techniques to scan, monitor, and filter school-issued G Suite and Office 365 accounts — with specialized extensions for Chrome and Chromebook. It allows you to select sites students can access — or even restrict whole categories like streaming services, online gaming, sexual content, and more for a safer, healthier learning environment.
Review, Assess, and Qualify Content and Activity
Trained Incident Response Team reviews and assesses flagged content to determine context and severity. This extends your resources, without using your resources.
24/7 Escalation of Serious Issues to School Officials
Bark Incident Response Team immediately escalates life-threatening content or activity to school officials 24/7/365 via dashboard, email, text, and/or phone call alert for timely intervention and action.
Personalized Reports of Issues and Trends
Reports provide insight into identified issues, such as identity, type, occurrence, and trends affecting individual and school safety.
Exclusive Parent Portal for Shared Responsibility
For even greater online safety, BfS+ allows schools to share alerts and responses with assigned family members during after-school hours, weekends, and holidays when students may be using their school-issued accounts and/or devices.
Inappropriate Content Removal Process & Protections
BfS+ removes inappropriate videos, writings, and photos to limit sharing, viewing, and possible legal implications associated with the distribution of such materials – available for G-Suite only.
Monitor and Collect Data that is Most Appropriate for You
You know what data you like to collect; therefore it is critical you have the ability to customize and select what is most appropriate to be monitored at your school. If you don’t, no worries, our team will help identify areas based on best practices and product usage.
Industry Leading Student Data and Privacy Protections
We are committed to student data and privacy protection. That is why BfS+ utilizes industry-leading tools and compliance standards required by: COPPA, FERPA, CIPA, SOC 2 Type II, and AB 1584.
Our solution specialists and step-by-step program get you set up and launched in as little as 15 minutes, providing you and your student's instant monitoring for signs of violent, unsafe, or harmful behaviors.
Comprehensive Student Data and Privacy Protections
Our web filter technology protects students both on and off-campus. It ensures policies are maintained and students are protected 24/7/365.
Inappropriate Content Removal Process & Protections
BfS+ removes inappropriate videos, writings, and photos to limit sharing, viewing, and possible legal implications associated with the distribution of such materials – available for G-Suite only.
Monitor and Collect Data that is Most Appropriate for You
You know what data you like to collect; therefore it is critical you have the ability to customize and select what is most appropriate to be monitored at your school. If you don’t, no worries, our team will help identify areas based on best practices and product usage.
Industry Leading Student Data and Privacy Protections
We are committed to student data and privacy protection. That is why BfS+ utilizes industry-leading tools and compliance standards required by: COPPA, FERPA, CIPA, SOC 2 Type II, and AB 1584.
Seamless Setup, Launch, & Instant Protection
Our solution specialists and step-by-step program get you set up and launched in as little as 15 minutes, providing you and your student's instant monitoring for signs of violent, unsafe, or harmful behaviors.
What Customers Are Saying About Bark for Schools+™
“I received a flagged email regarding a student, and I was able to reach out to our guidance counselor and principal to make sure they knew of the situation. They then called the family, and we were able to get that student help prior to anything happening. This is just one example, but I’ve seen a lot of cases like that, where we can step in and nip it in the bud before it grows legs.”
Dan LaulettaIT Director | Plum Borough School District
“It’s been extremely beneficial to take advantage of this service, monitor for safety, and provide information to address even the most minor of situations.”
Dean MantzNetwork Coordinator | Sterling Unified School District
“Within a few days, Bark found multiple issues that would have gone unnoticed if we hadn’t been scanning Gmail and Hangouts. When an issue arose that could have been life-threatening for one of our students, a Bark team member called our school to help us take correct action.”
Thad SchulzTechnology Coordinator | Sebeka Public School
Impact and Results
Since its inception, Bark for Schools and Schools+ has had a significant effect on schools nationwide.
16,100,000 Issues Identified on Google & Microsoft Accounts
Bark is dedicated to making sure your student data is secure. We adhere to all the compliance standards required by COPPA, FERPA, CIPA, SOC 2 Type II, and AB 1584.
270,000 +Students Involved in Severe Bullying
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69,000 +School Accounts Used for Illicit Drug Distribution and Discussions
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36,000 +Students Expressing Self-Harm, Cutting, or Suicidal Thoughts
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Our Resources and Insights
STOPit Safety & Wellness Program Resources, Insights, and Research
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