Change to VSS Requirements for Students Wishing to Complete 1 or Both Placements in YRDSB

The Faculty of Education at Lakehead University just received this important update from York Region District School Board, regarding their PRC/VSS documentation requirements in order for any student teacher to complete practice teaching placements within their school board.

Notice Received From YRDSB:

Please ensure that your student teacher candidates are aware of the recent change with regards to our VSS requirements .

York Region District School Board  now requires the police record/VSS check to include a search completed under the Mental Health Act.   

For Teacher Candidates (B.Ed Students) residing in York Region:

This does not have to be requested as it is included in the VSS check conducted by York Regional Police.

For Teacher Candidates (B.Ed Students) who reside outside of York Region:

When you visit your hometown detachment to start the PRC/VSS documentation, you must be sure to notify your local police service that your VSS search must include a search under the Mental Health Act,  to ensure you have satisfied YRDSB's documentation requirements to enter one of their schools, for your practice teaching.