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.