SRINAGAR: In a major step aimed at strengthening school-community engagement and enhancing student performance, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced a comprehensive region-wide officers’ visit to schools, coinciding with parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) scheduled across Kashmir on August 9, 2025.
Demonstrating leadership by example, Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N. Itoo, today visited remote schools in the Khag zone of Budgam district, including Government Middle School Alamnag and BMS Poshkar. Dr. Itoo participated in the PTMs, held a mass parent interaction, and commended the spirit of collaboration witnessed at the grassroots level.
During the visit, the Director appreciated the remarkable presentations by students and announced special student exposure programmes. As a personal gesture of encouragement, he donated Rs 5000 from his own resources to support student activities, calling upon schools across the region to emulate the same spirit of participatory education.
In a statement, the Director has said, “Parent-Teacher Meetings are a cornerstone for educational success. Through the active involvement of our officers, we aim to make these interactions more impactful and inclusive. This initiative is our shared responsibility to uplift education standards in Kashmir.”
As per the official directive, senior officers of the Directorate including Joint Directors (Central, North, and South Kashmir), Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of all districts, and DIET Principals, will be conducting school visits across the Valley.
These officers will monitor and participate in parent-teacher meetings, interact with students, teachers, parents, and school heads and address institutional issues on the spot, besides collecting feedback and data to guide future educational policies.
The visits will span primary, middle, high, and higher secondary schools, as well as District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs). Schools have been instructed to prepare comprehensive PTM outcome reports to be reviewed by the Directorate for assessing impact and identifying areas for improvement.
Strengthening the parent-school partnership, these parent-teacher meetings are designed to foster open communication between parents and teachers, reinforce accountability and transparency in schools, address academic progress and behavioural development, promote parental involvement in academic reforms, and besides provide field officers with real-time insights on curriculum and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, all parents and guardians are urged to attend the PTMs on August 9, 2025, and play a proactive role in shaping the educational journey of their children. Schools have been asked to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment to encourage maximum participation.