St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centres
Schools Psychological Services Department
What We Do
We collaborate with school staff and parents in order to support the academic, social and emotional development of students. The services that we provide include:
- Individual psychological assessment to determine cognitive ability, academic achievement, adaptive and social/emotional functioning
- Consultation with school staff and parents to program effectively based on students’ strengths and areas of need
- Consultation with school staff and parents to assist in managing behaviour issues
- In-service programs for school staff regarding child development, behaviour management and learning difficulties
- Assistance with accessing community agencies or specialists
How students are identified for referral to Psychological Services
Each school has a School Level Team consisting of the classroom teacher, the special education teacher and the principal. They meet on a regular basis to discuss any concerns a teacher may have about a student. Appropriate program modifications or in school services are considered and implemented and this is communicated to parents.
The School Level Team may also, with parental awareness, request additional services from the Board Multidisciplinary Team assigned to their school. This team consists of a Special Education Resource Teacher, a Social Worker, a Child and Youth Care Worker, a Speech-Language Pathologist and a member of the Psychological Services Staff. Should the request be for individual intervention from the member of the Psychological Services Staff, parents would be contacted to discuss the services to be provided and to obtain their informed consent.
Confidentiality
Information about the psychological intervention with a student is discussed only with parents and the people directly involved. When information is shared with other professionals within the Board, it is done carefully and with the intent to help the student. Any reports will be stored in the confidential Psychological files with one copy placed in the student’s Ontario Student Record (OSR). Should parents request a copy, it will be provided to them by a member of the Psychological Services Staff. No information will be released to anyone outside the Waterloo Catholic District School Board without written informed consent, except where required by law.
