forældreråd
Forældreråd are parent councils at Danish educational settings, such as primary and lower secondary schools and day-care centers. They are advisory bodies that represent parents and provide a forum for parental input on matters affecting the institution, including the learning environment, discipline policies, inclusion and special education, communication, and daily routines. The council typically consists of parent representatives elected by the parents of children at the institution, and it may include staff observers. A chair (and sometimes a deputy) is elected from among the members.
The main tasks of a forældreråd are to collect and relay parents’ views, propose initiatives, participate in
In practice, forældreråd are common at many institutions and reflect an emphasis on parental involvement in