jon cappello ped3106-r university of ottawa december 9 th, 2014
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Collaboration with Community Partners for School Health & WellnessJon Cappello
PED3106-R University of OttawaDecember 9th, 2014
A Holistic Philopsophy
Ontario Physical Education Association of Ontario (OPHEA)
videoHealthy Schools, Healthy Community: How You Can Make a Difference (5
min): http://youtu.be/GzDUDfDoPJs
Some important themes: student wellness, student voice, inclusion, accessibility, community, collaboration, universal design to support all learners
Partner Agencies & School Response
Partnerships are critical to delivery of comprehensive services to students and families CAS/ Sample School Policy & Procedure Addiction Counselling services School Resource Officers (Police
Agencies)
CAS: Sample Reporting Policy
CAS: Sample School Procedure
CAS: Sample Procedure Cont…
Addiction Support
1. Motivational Substance Abuse Counselling:Ongoing assessment and counselling are provided for students with alcohol and/or drug abuse problems and academic, emotional, behavioral, legal or other addiction related problems.
2. Recovery Counselling:Counselling is provided to students who have recognized an alcohol and/or drug problem and are motivated to maintain an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.
3. Concerned Person Counselling:Counselling is provided to students who have family or friends with substance abuse problems.
4. Parent Services:The School-Based Program serves concerned parents in the school.
5. Other Services:In class presentations, training for school staff, School Council presentations and outreach to feeder schools.
OPS Diversion and SRO
Schools are assigned an SRO (School Resource Officer). SROs work on building healthy and trusting relationships with children of all ages and backgrounds by becoming a familiar presence in their school experiences.
Public safety and awareness campaigns Specific interventions for students at risk