Day Treatment Programming

The Day Treatment offers academic programming to 40 children and youth, grades 6 to 12.

The Day Treatment Program offers academic and therapeutic programming to 40 children and youth in 5 classrooms. Two of these classrooms are for students in grades 6-8, and are located at Dixon Grove Junior Intermediate School, and three of the classrooms are for students in grades 9-12 and are located at Western Technical Commercial School.

The youth who attend The George Hull School Program are clients of Libby’s Place, the Intensive In-Home Service, or the Community Clinic.

Attendees

The youth who attend the School Program exhibit acute or chronic behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties. Children and youth are typically introduced into the program when traditional schools are unable to meet their specific and unique needs. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Day Treatment Program is academic achievement, and the development and improvement of cognitive, social, and communication skills. Often, with their mental health problems under control, credits on their report cards, and better communication at home, many students return to regular schools or to alternative programs with the strength and skills required for long term success. 

Providers

The School Program is provided in partnership with the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.  

Class

School Program classes are composed of only eight students, providing a high level of individual attention for each student. These classrooms each host a dedicated teacher, as well as a child and youth worker.

Curriculum

The curriculum is credit based and delivered within Ministry of Education guidelines. Therapeutic and educational groups are integrated into the curriculum. 

Parents and families of all youth who attend the School Program are involved with a clinician from the Centre and meet regularly with the teacher and School Program staff.

Teachers and staff work closely with community schools upon a student’s admission and prior to discharge – to facilitate a smooth transition and integration back into the community.