Children’s Therapeutic Classroom (CTC

Therapeutic Classroom (CTC)

Saskatoon Public Schools, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Prairie Spirit School Division.

DATE FORMED/CREATED:

2005

PARTNERSHIP GOAL:

The CTC is a short-term assessment and intervention designed to meet the needs of students who exhibit significant mental health concerns. The goal is to support students to achieve emotional, social, and academic success.

INITIATIVES AND POTENTIAL IMPACT:

The CTC is staffed with a classroom teacher, an educational assistant, and a community mental health nurse. They create an educational setting that supports children with chronic mental health issues who have not experienced success in a classroom setting despite extensive resources and interventions at the school level. Students learn strategies to promote mental health and well-being with the intent of returning to school programming within their division.

MEETING FREQUENCY AND RENEWAL/END DATE:

Monthly partner and classroom team meetings during the school year.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL PORTFOLIO:

Colleen Norris, Superintendent of Education