ATTENDANCE COUNSELLORS ~

Who we are

We are itinerant and provide services to all Secondary and Elementary Schools. There are two Attendance Counsellors assigned per quadrant. We are mandated by the Education Act to serve students of compulsory school age who have exhibited pronounced attendance problems. Our work is fully integrated with other Student support services and we are key members of school's interdisciplinary teams.

What we do

• home visits in order to reach out to families and students
• counselling sessions for both the students and their families
• assessment, consultation, advocacy services and recommendations
• drop out prevention (pivotal roles in the SALEP and Alternative Programs)
• close networking with the schools

How we assist students

By our ability to intervene in situations where school attendance is a pronounced problem without a formal parental or guardian consent for service (other services need written consent from a parent of guardian).

By helping the students and their families address the underlying issues of poor attendance and seek a successful resolution. Depending upon what the assessment reveals, we may recommend the involvement of other services both within the school Board and community.

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