We're happy to announce that an attendance counsellor course will be held in Midhurst, Ontario on July 11th and 12th. Stayed tuned for more details as they come available!

Absenteeism is a reliable predictor of future life difficulties. As this CBC article discusses, poor attendance is linked to substance abuse and reduced career opportunities, creating a kind of domino effect that will adversely effect a student's entire life. 

The year has quickly come to an end and as we look towards the New Year I trust that each of you will have time for quiet reflection over the holiday season, moments to spend with those you love, and our profound thanks and gratitude for all of the work you undertake every day in ensuring that the youth you work with continue to be connected to caring adults. These relationships ensure both student success and overall mental health and well being.

Join us in June for our Annual Conference.  Learn practical intervention strategies for working with non-attending youth. Information regarding the enrollment register and collegial networking.

Our New Website and logo which represents the diverse youth we support in our roles as Attendance Counsellors and School Social Workers is an exciting pathway for our membership to be involved with the many changes in legislation which impacts the work we do.  It allows for online registrations to upcoming courses, the annual conference, and features real time interactions with other members from across the province.  PSAC:  Christine Riedel, Ministry of Education 14163277980