Can school officials require parents to come to school for a meeting?
Charles and Brunelle do not directly discuss the issue of meetings between parents and school officials. However, Brunelle makes it clear that any conditions for approval of education proposals must be “essential” for evaluating the education of the child. Most districts in the Commonwealth do not require parents to meet with school officials as a condition of approval of the education proposal. Therefore, it is unlikely that such a requirement could be shown to be essential as a matter of course. FAQ #7: Reporting and Assessment questions a. How often are “periodic” reports required? Superintendents and parents who have chosen periodic progress reports or dated work samples as a form of evaluation decide on a mutually satisfactory reporting schedule, usually not more than once a year. b. May school officials require more than one form of assessment? The Court indicated that ONE method, not multiple methods, of assessment may be required.
Charles and Brunelle do not directly discuss the issue of meetings between parents and school officials. However, Brunelle makes it clear that any conditions for approval of education proposals must be “essential” for evaluating the education of the child. Most districts in the Commonwealth do not require parents to meet with school officials as a condition of approval of the education proposal. Therefore, it is unlikely that such a requirement could be shown to be essential as a matter of course.
