Psychological Services Program Department Learning Services Created November 2011 London District Catholic School Board

Program Department Vision and Mission SUCCESS FOR ALL~ BEING - Whole and Holy BELONGING - in Community BECOMING - Catholic Graduates Together, we serve and support Catholic School Communities to ensure that learning is accessible to all students in a safe, inclusive and faith-filled environment.

Our Staff Hold post-graduate degrees in Psychology. Are either registered members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychological Associate or are supervised by a member of the College. Follow the Standards and Ethical Guidelines of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Our Staff Work with members of multi-disciplinary Affiliate Teams including Liaison Teachers, Social Workers and Speech Language Pathologists to assist schools in addressing the needs of all students. Offer comprehensive assessments for students and consultation services to teachers, students and families about the cognitive, academic, behavioural and social/emotional well-being of students. Work closely with classroom teachers to implement recommendations based on the Psychological Assessments.

Our Staff Provide ongoing support to the school-based team about students’ response to instruction and intervention Offer education sessions to teachers and parents on request.

Psychological Assessments Might include: classroom observations review of school records informal measures and task analysis standardized assessment measures interviews with parents, students, school personnel and other agencies as needed.

Psychological Assessments Assessment findings are used to develop program modifications, accommodations and strategies for learning. A written Psychological Assessment Report is prepared. The original Report is stored in a secure and confidential manner until ten years after the student’s 18 th birthday. A copy of the Report is placed in the Ontario Student Record (OSR) and a copy is given to parents.

Psychological Consultations with Parents Might include: obtaining relevant family background information to assist the student in school helping parents understand their children’s learning, social/emotional and behavioural needs recommending appropriate LDCSB and community resources and support.

Psychological Consultations with Educators Might include: helping teachers understand their students’ learning, social/emotional and behavioural needs enhancing teacher capacity to use evidenced-based strategies conducting behaviour analysis developing and implementing behaviour support plans, program modifications and accommodations evaluating the response to instruction and intervention facilitating referrals for additional support.

Psychological Services If you would like more information about Psychological Services, please contact: Program Department, Learning Services,