Foothills Academy Society

Established in 1979, Foothills Academy Society consists of Foothills Academy School and Estelle Siebens Community Services. Foothills Academy school is a Designated Special Education Private School accredited through Alberta Education for students with diagnosed Learning Disabilities. The school draws upon evidence-based educational practices to help 285 students in grades 3 - 12 reach their true potential each year. Our High School graduation rate is close to 100% year after year and the majority of students graduating from Foothills Academy move on to University or other Post-Secondary institutions. The families who come to Foothills Academy do not make the decision to come to our school program lightly. Their children have generally struggled academically and emotionally in the public education system for years. Estelle Siebens Community Services is open to the broader community year-round. Our staff directly serve over 1,000 families affected by Learning Disabilities, ADHD and associated disorders each year. We also provide Professional Development training to thousands of educators each year throughout the country. Our programs include:- intensive remedial reading, writing and math instruction- Camp Amicus and year-round recreational programming- parent workshops- psychological assessment and counselling services- educator professional developmentAdditionally, as a centre of excellence in the field of Learning Disabilities and ADHD, we conduct research and share our knowledge and resources with the broader community.As a charitable society, we strive to offer all our programs and services without turning anyone away due to their financial situation. Each year, approximately $1 million in bursary assistance is provided to ensure that our programs are financially accessible. Staff, program participants and the general community help ensure that we are able to meet this need.