Set up a meeting with the teacher on an individual basis if your child claims inappropriate behavior by the teacher. In some cases, the story may have been exaggerated or it may have been an attempt by your child to hide his own behavior. Meeting with the teacher may clear up the issue, or it may leave you feeling like something is not right.
Instruct your child to do his best in class despite the inappropriate behavior of the teacher. Let him know you are handling the situation, but he needs to do his best to behave and keep learning. If this is not possible, request a classroom change.
Request a meeting with the principal of your child's school if you still feel something is off and if the situation has not improved after you spoke to the teacher. Disciplinary action may straighten out the teacher's behavior and improve the situation.
Gather evidence and speak to other parents in your child's class to gauge the level of the inappropriate behavior. Before you move to a higher level with the issue, it is important to know if the issue involves only your child or a larger portion of the class. If you can find more parents willing to speak up, you are more likely to be heard as well.
Take the issue to the school board if the principal is unable or unwilling to help you. The school board can put pressure on the principal and the teacher to correct the inappropriate behavior. Often, the school board also has the power to let the teacher go if necessary. In some states, you may need to make your accusations in writing.
Write a complaint letter to your state's department of education about the teacher if no action is taken. You may still want to file a complaint even if action is taken to ensure that the teacher's behavior is on record for future incidents. In your complaint, include the name of the teacher and the school, details of the inappropriate behavior and your name and contact information.