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Toronto District School Board

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026- April 2027

 

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Toronto District School Board

Location:

Thistletown, CI – 20 Fordwich Crescent, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 2T4

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

A high school experience and also hopefully a middle school experience with another school social worker at a local middle school. Activities will include, individual counselling, group work, crisis response, community referrals, in school meetings and case notes and other documentation.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ 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

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

No

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In person

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

A mix of both direct and indirect

Number of practicums offered:

1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Fiona Ponticelli, BSW, MSW, RSW

Application deadline:

Friday May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Both please

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?  Low
  • Is the site wheelchair accessible?  Yes
  • What are the physical demands of the practicum? Some walking throughout the school.
  • Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? N/A

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by Friday May 22 at 4:00 PM. Applications will be sent to the site. Please note only students who do NOT have a practicum match yet can apply.

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