A Message from the President - Nicole Trotter

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This week on our website, you will find that we have posted the survey "The Role of the Guidance Counsellor." Although we know many of our members recieved a hard copy of this survey at our annual conference in 2018, we wanted you to have access to the most up-to-date versions.

Guidance and Career Education was also highlighted in the Toronto Star this week, with a focus on the increasing needs we face and the push for more professional development in the areas of mental health and well-being. As you review the survey again, we invite you to share this with the guidance communities in your schools and boards, and with your local communities like your local MPP''s office. With the recent news regarding more and more cuts to education in Ontario, we want to highlight the importance of our roles and how these cuts can affect students directly. 

Although we cannot foresee what the Fall will potentially look like in our schools, we know that any cuts to education affect students first. Cuts hurt kids and our voices should be heard. Please share your thoughts, comments, or concerns with us at OSCA/ACOSO. We value each and every one of you!

Click here for the survey in English    Click here for the survey in French