Rollout of Improved Internet Filtering Software

In response to feedback from principals and teachers regarding the limitations of the existing instructional web filter, we are rolling out a new internet filtering software package in the coming weeks. This new system will ensure that fewer instructional websites are blocked, will state more clearly why certain pages are blocked, and will help web pages load more quickly.

Although you will not experience any interruption in your internet access as we roll out this new software, customizations you made to the old filter will not carry over. The new filter allows you to block categories of websites rather than individual ones. To customize the new filter to block or unblock certain categories of sites, you can fill out the form available at www.nycboe.net/adminorg/divisions/diit/sws/.

The implementation schedule is as follows:

• Week of January 22 – Districts 13-23, 32
• Week of January 28 – Districts 24-31
• Week of February 4 – Districts 1-12

For more information or to report any issues with the new filter, please e-mail ProConSupport@schools.nyc.gov or call (718)-935-5483.