Exciting News: CITE Secures Statewide DPA with Adobe

After years of anticipation, we are beyond excited to announce that CITE has successfully secured a statewide Student Data Privacy Agreement (CA-NDPA) with Adobe! Now, California school districts can tap into the incredible benefits of Adobe’s Creative Cloud All Apps for K-12, as well as Adobe Express for K-12, all with the peace of mind provided by the Student Data Privacy Agreement. This includes over 20 industry-leading apps like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and many more, as well as Adobe’s newest web-based tool, Adobe Express (free for all K-12 schools)!

As the long-time industry-standard creative suite, Creative Cloud All Apps for K-12 has been used by districts for decades to prepare students with essential digital and creative skills to succeed in the careers of the future. And with the relatively recent launch of Adobe Express, Adobe is on a mission to unlock “Creativity for All” by pulling the magic of Adobe tools into an easy-to-use web and mobile editor, giving students in all grade levels and subject areas the power to to tell their stories, build creative skills, and demonstrate their learning in authentic and engaging ways. 

A special shout-out goes to Jackson Shaad, Adobe’s Engagement Manager for K-12 Education. Jackson’s hard work and collaborative spirit were key to making this happen. His dedication played a crucial role in securing this agreement, which is set to bring immense value to California schools striving to elevate student learning experiences.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the negotiation process, and of course, to all our CITE members for your unwavering support. We hope you're as thrilled as we are to witness the positive impacts of this collaboration.

California districts can take advantage of the protections of this statewide agreement, by visiting the SDPC Database to download Adobe’s Vendor Specific CA-NDPA and signing Exhibit ‘E’.

For our CITE Privacy Services users, accessing this agreement is a breeze and signing the Exhibit ‘E’ takes less than 30 seconds thanks to the proprietary streamlined process available exclusively through 
CITE’s online portal.

CITE's Privacy Services team of experts helps districts every day to navigate their ever-changing legal obligations as state and federal legislators try to keep up with the constant evolution of the digital learning landscape. Our streamlined process and user-friendly portal delivers customized solutions designed to save your district countless hours, freeing educators to focus on what truly matters—teaching and learning. For more information on how your district can benefit from CITE's Privacy Services, please visit cite.org/privacy-services.

For help setting up free Adobe Express accounts for all staff and students in your district, check out the deployment guide here and/or contact Jackson Shaad, jshaad@adobe.com. 

For questions about the negotiation process or the CA-NDPA, please contact Erin Clancy, erin.clancy@cite.org. 

Be sure to check out our NDPA Page to see all the Student Data Privacy Agreements that have been negotiated through CITE.

🔔 Don’t forget to join us in beautiful San Diego this November for CITE’s Annual Conference! Connect with hundreds of EdTech vendors, including industry leaders like Adobe, and be among the first to experience the latest innovations in educational technology. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

🗣️ Stay tuned for more updates and resources from CITE as we continue to expand our student data privacy and educational offerings.