Province expands Student and Family Support offices

Boards receive more funding for third-party support to resolve conflicts between parents and schools

Last updated on Sep 10, 2026

Posted on Sep 10, 2026

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What happens if a parent can’t find conflict resolution with a teacher, or even a principal?

Thanks to two newly introduced student and family support offices introduced in the Waterloo Region school boards this week, there is a new destination for escalating complaints. Rolling out across the province this year, there are now 72 dedicated centres to help navigate community concerns.

With a goal of responding within two days, and reaching a resolution within five, these offices are not physical locations but simply additional man-power being made available through already existing offices.

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