MicroAssist Inc., a local company that provides software and IT training, as well as specific application development, launched a new e-learning course at DEMO on Tuesday called EthicsEd. The web-based program hopes to curb sexual misconduct in schools by teaching school employees how to identify, avoid and report inappropriate behavior and sexual abuses.

EthicsEd cites a report from the U.S. Department of Education which states that 4.5 million children are subject to sexual misconduct between kindergarten and 12th grade. To address this problem, EthicsEd attempts to prevent future instances of misconduct by educating school employees on appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, while also identifying key characteristics within typical school environments that make it easy to overlook or ignore those behaviors. The product also provides school administrators with tracking tools and reports to monitor if each employee has completed the course successfully.

The course materials can be accessed at any time through the EthicsEd site, but the company also offers integration with school districts’ existing e-learning platforms. As of the official launch, the full course is available for immediate access and implementation.