OCDSB Resources
The OCDSB provides resources and regular updates to assist school councils in preparing for and navigating through the school year. Visit the School Council webpage for more information.
Supporting School Councils: The Supporting School Councils webpage and newsletter is your destination for the latest updates, resources, key dates, and important information for school councils. Subscribe and read the updates.
Resource Library: The School Council Resource Library offers guides and resources for school council operations, funds management, elections, meetings, insurance and more. Explore the resources.
OCASC
The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC) is an umbrella organisation for school councils and parents in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to share information and facilitate communication within the OCDSB communities to enhance the education of all its students.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Students who have behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities, may require special education programs and /or services to benefit fully from their school experience. More at the Ministry of Education website: Ministry of Education
PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION
Founded in 1996, People for Education is an independent charitable organization that conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and facilitates an extensive communications strategy to support public dialogue about public education.
Multilingual information for parents
CHEO - YOUTH-NET
If you find yourself in need of Mental Health Crisis Support, please note the following community resources
Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line (available 24/7) 613-260-2360 or chat.ysb.ca to chat online
Kids Help Phone (available 24/7) 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Ottawa Distress Centre (available 24/7) 613-238-3311 or
Ottawa Crisis Line 613-722-6914