On November 8, 2018, the Council of the Ontario College of Teachers approved this professional advisory.It is intended to help Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs) to support students with mental health concerns and understand how to assist in their support. This advisory applies to all OCTs, including, but not limited to, teachers, consultants, principals, vice-principals, supervisory officers, directors of education and those working in non-school board positions. This advisory aims to help OCTs enhance their professional knowledge and practice with respect to understanding how to support students’ mental health.

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