“Home, school and community partnerships engage parents, extended family, school staff, child care and family support programs and community groups in a mutually beneficial way to support, enhance and promote opportunities for learning and well-being.”

“The school is a community comprised of many members: students, teachers, support staff, administrators, parents and guardians and community members. Furthermore, schools are located in a community context, where agencies with relevant expertise or services may exist.”

“Educators play an important role in identifying signs of potential mental health problems, [but] they do not work alone. A team approach by the parent(s)/guardian, other school staff, and sometimes specialists from the board and community is imperative in addressing these problems.”

“Research and experience has showed that with understanding and co-operation on the part of administrators, teachers, parents and students, a young person’s education does not have to be derailed by a mental illness or mental health problem.”