CBSE forms new parent-teacher panel to track your kid's performance. Here's all you should know

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the formation of a 10-member committee to develop a Parenting Calendar for the 2025-26 academic session. The initiative aims to foster better communication and collaboration between parents and schools to improve students' learning outcomes, including those enrolled in online schools. The CBSE believes that strong parent-teacher relationships benefit all students, including those attending online schools.

The parenting calendar aims to address two critical challenges in school education: student performance fluctuations and behavioural issues. By creating a structured platform for continuous dialogue between parents and educators, CBSE hopes to foster a more collaborative approach to student development.

Key objectives of the committee

According to CBSE’s official notice, the committee will focus on:

• Enhancing parent-teacher interactions.
• Supporting students across diverse needs, including adolescents, children with special needs (CWSN), and early/middle-age groups.
• Establishing a structured communication framework for addressing critical milestones.
• Providing timely interventions through planned engagement.

Leadership and members

The committee will be chaired by Anuradha Joshi, Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi. It includes nine other members from across India, representing prominent educational institutions. The members are:

• Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President, Podar Education Network, Mumbai.
• Rekha Krishnan, Principal, Vasant Valley School, Delhi.
• Manju Arif, Principal, Delhi Public School, Bangalore North.
• Dr. Nivedita Ganguly, Principal, DAV International School, Ahmedabad.
• Minakshi Kushwaha, Principal, Birla Vidya Niketan, Delhi.
• Richa Agnihotri, Principal, Sanskriti School, Delhi.
• Annie Koshy, Principal, St. Mary’s School, Delhi.
• Dr. Paramjit Singh, Principal, Army Public School, Ambala Cantt, Ambala.
• Dr. Diganta Haldar, Principal, Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti, Guwahati, Assam.

Responsibilities of the committee

The members are tasked with:

• Participating in virtual or offline meetings scheduled by CBSE.
• Collaborating with the convener for synchronized decision-making.
• Developing a detailed Parenting Calendar aligned with the committee’s objectives.

Timeline for recommendations

CBSE has set a tentative deadline of March 15, 2025, for the submission of the committee’s recommendations.

This initiative underscores CBSE’s commitment to fostering seamless communication between parents, teachers, and school authorities, ensuring that students receive timely support tailored to their needs.