Supporting Our Students with Ties to the Canadian Forces
Shanyn Small, School Psychologist Anglophone West School District
Oromocto Education Centre New Brunswick, Canada
Anglophone West School District Oromocto Education Centre Area
(Formerly Known as School District 17) • 18 Schools
• Total Enrollment (End of 2011-2012 School Year) = 4,737
• Total Staff Complement = 625
School Composition of Canadian Forces
(CF) Families
• Schools with the highest percentage students from Canadian Forces families – Oromocto and Surrounding Area
• Data from end of 2011-2012
school year
Level CF Family Percentage
K-2 68% 3-5 62% K-2 61% 3-5 58% 6-8 55% K-2 54% K-5 32% 6-8 28% K-8 20% 9-12 20% K-8 11% K-12 6% K-8 3%
Burton Elementary School (1961)Grade : K, 1-2 [E], Area : 811 m²Enrolment : (2007) 36412 Route 102, Burton
Ridgeview Middle School (1958)Grade : 6-8 [E, FI], Area : 5508 m²Enrolment : (2007) 412102 Waasis Road, Oromocto
Oromocto High School (1965)Grade : 9-12 [E, FI], Area : 19638 m²Enrolment : (2007) 128425 MacKenzie Avenue, Oromocto
Gesner Street Elementary School (1959)Grade : K, 1-2 [E, FI], Area : 3068 m²Enrolment : (2007) 28210 Gesner Street, Oromocto
Harold Peterson Middle School (1958)Grade : 6-8 [E, FI], Area : 5508 m²Enrolment : (2007) 34890 St. Lawrence Avenue, Oromocto
Assiniboine Avenue Elementary School (1957)Grade : K, 1-2 [E, FI], Area : 3068 m²Enrolment : (2007) 21855 Assiniboine Avenue, Oromocto
Lower Lincoln Elementary School (1963)Grade : K, 1-5 [E], Area : 1451 m²Enrolment : (2007) 1872475 Route 102, Lincoln
Hubbard Avenue Elementary School (1957)Grade : 3-5 [E, FI], Area : 4039 m²Enrolment : (2007) 23250 Hubbard Avenue, Oromocto
Summerhill Street Elementary School (1959)Grade : 3-5 [E, FI], Area : 3068 m²Enrolment : (2007) 29220 Summerhill Street, Oromocto
Maugerville
Burton
Lincoln
Oromocto
Gagetown School (1960)Grade : K, 1-8 [E], Area : 1649 m²Enrolment : (2007) 1056 Loomcroft Lane, Gagetown
Minto Memorial High School (1949)Grade : 9-12 [E, FI], Area : 5672 m²Enrolment : (2007) 287126 Park Street, Minto
Geary Elementary School (1955)Grade : K, 1-5 [E], Area : 1715 m²Enrolment : (2007) 15516 Lavina Bye Road, Geary
Chipman Elementary School (1967)Grade : K, 1-5 [E], Area : 2230 m²Enrolment : (2007) 124159 Bridge Street, Chipman
Minto Elementary-Middle School (1980)Grade : K, 1-8 [E, FI], Area : 7612 m²Enrolment : (2007) 43542 Cedar Street, Minto
Chipman Forest Avenue School (1988)Grade : 6-12 [E], Area : 7108 m²Enrolment : (2007) 27533 Forest Avenue, Chipman
Coles Island School (1957)Grade : K, 1-5 [E], Area : 1353 m²Enrolment : (2007) 4211390 Route 10, Coles Island
Sunbury West School (1991)Grade : K, 1-8 [E], Area : 5875 m²Enrolment : (2007) 3255 Pride's Landing Road, Fredericton Junction
Cambridge-Narrows School (1987)Grade : K, 1-12 [E], Area : 3606 m²Enrolment : (2007) 1792158 Lakeview Road, Cambridge-Narrows
Minto
Geary
Jemseg
Ripples
Chipman
Gagetown
Oromocto
Youngs Cove
Fredericton Junction
Hoyt
Waterborough
Cambridge Narrows
Coles Island
BurtonLincoln
School District 17Ms. Marilyn Ball17 Miramichi Road, OromoctoEnrolment : (2007) 5,21818 buildings, 82,979 m²District land area :5,854 km²
School District 17
0 40 8020 Kilometers
0 2 41 Kilometers
Oromocto
11-2007
System-Wide Initiatives Since the 2006-2007 School Year
� Resources for School Staff � School based library � Development of a Deployment Resource – materials for
school staff � Partnerships CFB Gagetown and the Military Family
Resource Centre � Informational sessions for staff, community
volunteers � Collaborated on Adolescent Research Study
http://www.unb.ca/youthwellbeing/
System-Wide Initiatives � Deployment Support Program – Military Family
Resource Centre & School Staff
� Rainbows Training – Military Family Resource Centre
• Request for Information on Students from CF families/Deployments
• Professional Development Opportunities on Supporting Students Through the Cycle of Deployment –Professional Development to School Teams – on request
System-Wide Initiatives • Information link on School District website –
Supports for Canadian Forces Familieshttp://www.district17.nbed.nb.ca/military-families.aspx
• 2nd Edition of the Deployment Resource School District 17 Support Strategy and dissemination to all schools
School-Based Supports High School Level (Grades 9-12)
� Individual supports � On an as needed basis � One-to-one, students take initiative to see guidance
counselors
� Peer Support Group � Family member - symptoms of PTSD or OSI � 1 time per month, scheduled during class time
School-Based Supports Middle School Level (Grades 6-8)
� Individual supports � As need basis � Based on student’s unique needs � Information sharing with staff
� Collaboration with Outside Agencies � Seeking additional supports for students
School-Based Supports Elementary School Level (Grades K-5)
� Individual Supports � Teacher monitoring � Guidance support and counselling
� Group Supports � Giving Gators � Noon connection lunch � Hugs From Home
� Information for Staff � Session on PTSD and OSI
� Whole School Supports (i.e. Soldier On Campaign, Wear Red)
Qualitative Information from School Teams
• Parentification
• Changes in the Students’ Functioning
• Students’ Coping
• Challenges in Supporting Students
Information Sharing
� What supports/programs are offered to your students/clients?
� What challenges have you/your organization encountered in supporting students who are impacted by deployments? � Were you able to overcome those challenges? If
so, how? Email – [email protected]