CBSE Issues Notice for 'Parenting Calendar' Committee to Improve Parent-School Communication

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important notice announcing the formation of a committee to develop a ‘Parenting Calendar’ for the 2025-26 academic session. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between parents and schools by providing a structured framework for effective communication and engagement.

Objectives of the Committee

• Facilitating effective parent-teacher interactions.
• Addressing the diverse needs of students, including adolescents, children with special needs (CWSN), and students in early and middle-age groups.
• Establishing a consistent communication framework to address critical educational milestones.
• Providing timely support and intervention through structured engagement activities.

Leadership and Members

The committee will be headed by Anuradha Joshi, Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi. It will consist of nine additional members, each bringing valuable expertise in education:

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

Responsibilities of the Committee

• Attend virtual or offline meetings scheduled by CBSE.
• Work closely with the convener to ensure coordinated action and effective decision-making.
• Develop a detailed Parenting Calendar to address the objectives mentioned in the notice.

Deadline and Expected Submission

As per the notice, the committee is expected to finalise and submit its recommendations by 15 March 2025.

Read Official Notice Here