6 Key People to Know at Your Child's School

Knowing the room parent is a great way to stay informed and get more involved in what's going on in the classroom. He will let you know about upcoming class events, projects, celebrations and volunteer opportunities.

If your child's classroom doesn't have a room parent, make an effort to get to know at least one other parent in the class. You can help each other stay up-to-date on important classroom information, get clarity on certain issues, have a sounding board to bounce ideas off of and share helpful suggestions for how to deal with problems that may arise.