Keeping children safe online is an ongoing challenge for families, especially as games, messaging apps and social platforms create new ways to meet people.

Williamson County Schools is offering parents and caregivers a chance to learn practical prevention strategies through a virtual Project iGuardian workshop on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

The one-hour Zoom presentation runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and is intended for adults only.

It is the second session in a series of workshops coordinated by the district's Counseling Department.

The program is presented by Homeland Security Investigations, whose Project iGuardian initiative focuses on education about online child exploitation and the warning signs families should recognize.

Parents will learn about tactics used by adults who target children online and how personal information shared through devices can increase risks.

The session also includes time for participants to ask questions.

Although the presentation focuses on serious topics, its purpose is practical: help caregivers feel more prepared to recognize concerning activity and discuss online boundaries with children.

A calm conversation at home may be more useful than a long list of rules that no one understands.

Families can begin by talking about which apps children use, who can contact them, and what to do if a stranger asks for secrecy, private pictures or a move to another messaging platform.

Children should know they can seek help from a trusted adult without being blamed for an uncomfortable interaction.

Privacy settings and parental controls can help, but they do not replace communication and awareness.

The online format allows Williamson County parents to attend without traveling to a school or arranging transportation.

Those interested should consult the school district's announcement for the Zoom access link and any updated participation instructions.

The Counseling Department has also announced future parent workshops on bullying prevention on February 3 and school avoidance on April 7.

The November 4 event offers parents a timely opportunity to learn directly from a national child-safety education program and bring that knowledge into everyday family conversations.