Lake Oswego

Parents For Responsible Technology

Supporting intentional, healthy technology habits across every stage of childhood and every area of life — from early screens and elementary classrooms to middle school devices, teen social media, and beyond.

Why We're Here

Technology touches every part of growing up today: morning routines, classroom instruction, after-school sports, family dinners, and late-night group chats. We are Lake Oswego parents, educators, and neighbors building a community-wide culture where digital choices support youth development at every age.

Join Us to Explore

Early Childhood & Elementary (0–10)

✓ Screen-free play, sleep, and meal rhythms
✓ Delaying smartphones and connected devices
✓ Classroom screen balance & tactile learning
✓ Low-tech alternatives for home play

Middle & High School (11–18)

✓ First phones, group chats, and peer dynamics
✓ Social media, sleep hygiene, and mental health
✓ Generative AI guardrails in schoolwork
✓ Tools for managing district devices at home

Everyday Life & Community

✓ Evolving home tech agreements
✓ Phone-free public spaces & youth sports
✓ District EdTech transparency & data privacy
✓ Peer support across all grade levels

Featured Announcements & Events

Back to School Night

Visit the LOPRT Resource Table!

Stop by our table to pick up family guides for the new school year, including tips for navigating district tech in LOSD, setting up GoGuardian Parent, and choosing low-tech options for every stage.

Training Sessions

GoGuardian Parent App Training

In-Person: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Virtual: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Learn how to set off-hours web filtering, manage device pause times, and monitor Chromebook activity at home. Choose the session that works best for you!

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Next Community Gathering

Tek Talks

A casual conversation series for LO families to connect and explore technology's impact on our kids – at school, at home, and beyond.

Tuesday, September 15^th

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Black Market Wine Bar

14559 Westlake Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Featured Focus

🤖 Artificial Intelligence: Navigating AI in schoolwork, homework tools, and youth development

🍷 Connect with fellow LO parents over evening drinks and community conversation

Register / RSVP Here

Open to all Lake Oswego parents and guardians across all grade levels!

Our Mission

Uniting Lake Oswego parents, schools, and community members through education and advocacy to ensure technology serves our children’s mental health, learning, and real-world development across all areas of life and every stage of growing up.

Our Guiding Principles

Developmentally Mindful: Choices aligned with brain, physical, and emotional development evidence.
Whole-Life Balance: Responsible tech applies at home, in classrooms, and in community spaces.
Transparency & Shared Voice: Parents and educators deserve full visibility into school digital tools.
Empowerment Over Restriction: Equipping families with practical tools rather than shame or isolation.
Collaborative Partnership: Working constructively alongside teachers, administrators, and health experts.

Resources & Reading

Low-Tech & Screen-Balanced Options by Stage

Early Childhood (0–5): Tactile play, screen-free audio players, outdoor routines.
Elementary (K–5): Paper-first learning, analog alarm clocks, non-connected devices.
Middle & High School (6–12): Basic call/text phones, Tin Can alternative devices, family tech contracts.

Downloadable Guides

LOSD Survival Guide

Navigating Tech in LOSD (PDF)

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Low-Tech Options

Stage-by-Stage Family Guide (PDF)