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O.A.C.A.S. Certification Program

Requirements

Successful completion of an education level equivalent to at least a two-year community diploma in Social Services or Child Care or one-year university or successful completion of the Ministry of Education School Attendance Counsellor's Certification Program, which is deemed to be acceptable to O.A.C.A.S. (Please send proof with your application). The Certification Board must receive a letter from your Superintendent or Supervisor (your immediate Supervisor) verifying that you have served satisfactorily for at least two years as an Attendance Counsellor.

Membership in the Ontario Association for Counselling and Attendance Services

The Certification/Professional Development Committee is responsible for determining acceptability for O.A.C.A.S. certification by examining and evaluating the following: 

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1. A copy of a post-secondary diploma or degree.

2. Supervisory Officer letter of support/confirmation of two years of employment as an Attendance Counsellor.

3. Current active O.A.C.A.S. membership.

4. Completion certificate of the Association’s Attendance Counsellors’ Certification course or equivalent.

5. Completion certificates of any additional courses or workshops.

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In the event of a denial of certification appeal, the Executive Committee will hear the appeal for a decision by majority vote.

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If hired before March 25, 1970, you may qualify for certification under the grandfathering clause.

Please Note: Part-time Attendance Counsellors are also eligible for O.A.C.A.S. certification.

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Please send a letter applying for certification to:

Jennifer Johnston (jennifer_johnston@lakeheadschools.ca), Certification Chair