Ontario's Public Directors of Education to Release Position Paper on Children's Mental Health

Media Invitation

TORONTO, May 25, 2012 /CNW/ - The Public Council of Ontario Directors of Education (PCODE) will present a position paper on children's mental health at an event on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville, 220 Bloor Street West, Toronto.

Media is invited to attend.

The group, which serves over 1.2 million Ontario students, recognizes the significant negative impact mental health and substance abuse can have on student achievement, and has developed a position paper aimed at ensuring proper supports are in place for the students they serve.

WHEN:	Friday, June 1, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:	Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville, 220 Bloor Street West, Toronto
WHO:	Martyn Beckett, Chair of Public Council of Ontario Directors of Education

The Public Council of Ontario Directors of Education (PCODE) represents the chief education officers and chief executive officers of the 31 public district school boards in Ontario. Members of the organization provide leadership and management skills necessary to ensure high-quality organizations dedicated to improving student achievement and well-being.

 

Media contact:

Wayne Joudrie
Assistant to the Executive Director of OPSOA/CODE
905-648-3721

Kathy Sanford
Executive Assistant, OPSOA/CODE
905-845-7003