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 put out an expectation to their boards of education that every single mental health and special education resource that is funded in Ontario is readily available.
He notes that includes ensuring educational assists, 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 re-acclimatize to life back in the classroom.
It will focus on behaviour and communication and will be led by school board staff and health professionals.
