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Jun 24, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
[1] Now more than ever, Ontario’s school children need access to special education & mental health support. All boards should be mandated to have an adequate school psychologists to student ratio. Lets ensure assessments, learning recommendations & treatment are provided quickly.
[2] We know that access to care is influenced by the postal code children live in. We conducted a review of school psychologist to student ratios. Kids can wait years for care. This announcement suggests the government is serious about addressing this issue. We want to help.