The Toronto Catholic District School Board
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
The Toronto Catholic District School Board
Location:
TBD
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is offering practicum opportunities for MSW students from September 2025-April 2026. TCDSB schools are located across the GTA. Social work support is provided to students ages 4-18. Services offered may include: individual counselling, crisis intervention, group therapy, classroom programs/interventions, student & staff presentations, monthly professional development meetings, and other tasks as they may arise. The MSW student will have the opportunity to learn about community resources available to the students/families.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☒ Covid Vaccinations
☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☐ Driver’s License
☐ Use of Own Car
☒ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☐ Comfort working with the population being served
☐ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☐ Evening attendance
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Open to Catholic students only (reference letter from a Pastor or Baptismal certificate) to be send to partnershipdevelopment@tcdsb.org
A TCDSB application form must be completed https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oWYMKBSkokmIswoowXmb6MUZoHsazAdNtqeXWmQCglNUMzhHRTRaUUpHTlFQRjhUNzlUVExLMTNKNS4u
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
(click on all boxes that apply.)
☒ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct
Number of practicums offered:
4
Field Instructor name and credentials:
TBD
Application deadline:
March 28th, 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? High
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Walking around the schools and travel between schools
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? The schools do not have elevators
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a resume to: leah.potash@utoronto.ca, proof of Catholicism (reference letter from a Pastor or Baptismal certificate) and VSS to partnershipdevelopment@tcdsb.org and complete the TCDSB application form by March 28th, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.
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