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• Psychology Act. This act established the College of Psychologists of Ontario to regulate the practice of psychology and sets the standards of practice for the profession. The college is responsible to the public and the profession.
• Regulated Health Professions Act. This act and associated health profession acts set out the governing framework for the regulated health professions in Ontario. This act regulates, among other activities, the activities of health professionals who work with students, including students with special needs, and who train and supervise school staff to carry out certain health-related tasks.
• Social Work and Social Service Work Act. This act established the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers to regulate the delivery of services provided by social workers and social service workers. The purpose of the legislation is to monitor and support high standards of practice to protect the public interest.
• Youth Criminal Justice Act. This act governs the prosecution for criminal offences committed by young people aged 12 to 17. It establishes that the youth justice system is different from the adult system and recognizes the needs of young people.
Key Ministry Policy and Resource Documents Pertaining to Students with Special Education Needs
The following ministry policy documents outline program requirements for all elementary and secondary schools, and all students, including students with special education needs, in Ontario.
• Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools – Policy and Program Requirements, Kindergarten to Grade 12 (2013) sets out the career development policy for Ontario schools, which involves the implementation of a comprehensive Kindergarten to Grade 12 education and career/life planning program designed to help students achieve their personal goals and become competent, successful, and contributing members of society.
• Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Program Requirements (2016) sets out the requirements that govern the policies and programs of publicly funded elementary and secondary schools