school-psychology-staff
School Psychology staff are professionals with extensive training in both Psychology and Education. Members of the psychology department have had considerable experience in a variety of settings including general, psychiatric and children's hospitals, mental health clinics, as well as other school boards. Staff members have also had extensive training in child and adolescent development, learning styles and processes, behaviour, motivation, counselling and effective teaching.
Psychological Services staff both Psychologists and Psychological Associates who are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In addition, staff with the necessary academic qualifications and work experience work as Psychoeducational Consultants.
Psychologists
- Have a Doctoral Degree in the field of Psychology, or have a Master’s Degree in the field of Psychology and are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist.
- Are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- May diagnose disorders in children and adolescents that impact on learning
Psychological Associates
- Have a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in the field of Psychology
- Are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- May diagnose disorders in children and adolescents that impact on learning
Psychoeducational Consultants
- Have a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in the field of Psychology
- Have not pursued registration with the College of Psychologists or
- Are in the process of accumulating supervised practice in Psychology required for registration.
- Receive supervision by a member of the College of Psychologists who can make a diagnosis.