What is the expected relationship with parents and progress reporting?

• A. Publicly post student progress on social media
• B. Avoid any contact with parents
• C. Cordial relationship with the parents; report about progress of student
• D. Only report to administrators

Answer: (C)

Maintaining a cordial, professional relationship with parents while regularly reporting on the student’s progress is the standard for effective, ethical practice. This approach keeps families informed and involved, enabling them to support learning at home and collaborate with the school to set goals and plan next steps. Progress reports should be timely, accurate, and balanced, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, and delivered through appropriate channels such as conferences, emails, phone calls, or formal reports, while respecting student privacy.

Publicly posting progress on social media violates privacy and professional boundaries. Avoiding contact with parents omits a crucial partnership. Reporting only to administrators excludes the family from important information and support.