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Psychological Services

London District Catholic School Board. Psychological Services. Program Department Learning Services Created November 2011. Program Department Vision and Mission. SUCCESS FOR ALL~ BEING - Whole and Holy BELONGING - in Community BECOMING - Catholic Graduates

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Psychological Services

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

  2. Program Department Vision and Mission SUCCESS FOR ALL~BEING - Whole and HolyBELONGING - in CommunityBECOMING - 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Psychological Assessments • Assessment findings are used to develop program modifications, accommodations and strategiesfor 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 18thbirthday. • A copy of the Report is placed in the Ontario Student Record (OSR) and a copy is given to parents.

  8. Psychological Consultationswith 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 .

  9. 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.

  10. Psychological Services If you would like more information about Psychological Services, please contact: Program Department, Learning Services, 519-663-2088

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