Psychological ServicesProgram Department Learning ServicesCreated November 2011

London District Catholic School Board

Program Department Vision and Mission

SUCCESS FOR ALL~BEING - Whole and Holy

BELONGING - 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.

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 18th 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, 519-663-2088