Foothills Academy
Foothills Academy Society
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About
Founded in 1979, Foothills Academy is a charity based in Calgary, Canada working on education, disability, children & youth.
Foothills Academy is a Calgary-based registered charity and centre of excellence for children and youth with Learning Disabilities. It operates a full-time designated special education private school for students in grades 3 to 12 and, through the Estelle Siebens Community Services centre, offers psychological, educational and social programmes to individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities and ADHD in Calgary and beyond. It also provides parent education, professional development for educators across Canada, research and advocacy. Bursary assistance ensures no child is turned away due to financial need.
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Let's Be Social
Disability · Canada
Social skills programme for people with Learning Disabilities, inherited from the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Calgary Chapter.
Amicus Camps & Recreation
Children & Youth · Canada
Camps and recreation for children and youth with Learning Disabilities.
Psychological Services & Programs
Disability · Canada
Psycho-educational assessments and psychological support for individuals and families through Estelle Siebens Community Services.
Read/Write & Math Intervention
Education · Canada
Academic intervention for students with reading, writing and math Learning Disabilities.
Parent & Community Workshops
Education · Canada
Education and workshops for parents and the wider community on Learning Disabilities and ADHD.
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Nickle Family Foundation, Calgary Rotary Club, Calgary Foundation, Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Calgary Chapter
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