Ontario’s Education Minister says his government is working on a plan to help vulnerable children get the learning supports they need over the summer.
Stephen Lecce says a number of steps have been taken and more programs will be rolled out in the weeks ahead.
Lecce notes they have let their boards of education know the province expects every single mental health and special education resource that is funded in Ontario to be readily available.
He claims that includes ensuring educational assistants, psychologists and social workers are supporting families and providing “as much support as humanly possible” to help parents until schools reopen in September.
Lecce says they will also be unveiling a two week Summer program to help children with autism and mental health challenges adjust to life back in the classroom.
It will focus on behaviour and communication and will be led by school board staff and health professionals.
