EsKo Education Clinic
Targeted intervention services and proactive strategies for students and families
About
My name is Matthew Edwards
With over twenty years working with students in public education and post-secondary classrooms, I founded EsKo Education to better support a growing need for targeted intervention services for families and students.
I have a Doctorate degree in Education from the University of Toronto and have been a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers since 2005. I am a passionate advocate for constructive partnerships between families, educators, and students to enhance academic and developmental outcomes.
About EsKo Education
EsKo Education provides proactive behavioural and learning strategies for students and families across the Greater Toronto Area. We offer a compassionate approach, focusing on individualized needs, and utilizing practical strategies that address moderate and persistent challenges at home and school.
Mission
Our mission is to empower students, families, and educators through individualized, evidence-informed support that builds skills, strengthens relationships, and creates meaningful opportunities for success.
Vision
Our purpose is to support students and families in developing the strategies to navigate challenges, build confidence, develop collaborative relationships, in order to meaningfully engage in the learning environment around them.
Values
Practical We focus on strategies that can be understood and implemented at home and at school—not simply approaches that work within a therapeutic setting or in textbooks.
Collaborative Meaningful progress happens through collaboration. We work alongside students and families, educators, and other professionals as co-learners to build shared understanding, mutual respect, and practical solutions.
Individualized Every student and family is different. We recognize individual strengths, needs, experiences, and goals, and tailor our support accordingly.
Growth & Independence Our goal is not to create dependence on support. We help students and families develop the skills, confidence, and self-advocacy needed to navigate challenges more independently.
Evidence-Informed Our recommendations are grounded in established research, professional knowledge, and the individual needs and circumstances of each student.
Respectful We approach every student and family with respect, compassion, and understanding. We recognize and build on individual strengths while acknowledging areas where additional support may be helpful.