Since 1979, Foothills Academy Society has been a cornerstone of the Calgary community, focused on supporting children, youth and their families with Learning Disabilities and ADHD, through individualized wrap-around services. None of our impact would be possible without the generous contributions from our community members and businesses.

Learning Disabilities and ADHD deeply affect the children and youth we support. They experience significant challenges in reading, writing, numeracy, emotional regulation, and social skills, which can impact their daily activities. With the support we are able to provide at Foothills Academy Society to these children and youth, they are able to gain and retain skills in these areas which allow them to fulfill their potential, academically and social-emotionally, to pursue their passions.

Annually, our programs support over 2000 children and youth, and thousands of parents and professionals who support these young people.

Our programs include:

Read/Write & Math Intervention - Individual and small group remediated literacy and numeracy programs.
Amicus Camps & Recreation - Low-ratio (1:3) programs focused on social skill development.
Psychological Services & Programs - Low-cost psychoeducational assessments, individual and group counselling, executive function skill development programs and parent support groups.
Community Education & Professional Development - Providing current and impactful research to parents, professionals and the community through online courses and in-person sessions.
School Program - Currently serving over 300 students with diagnosed Learning Disabilities in grades 3-12.

To ensure that our programs remain accessible for the thousands of individuals we support, we raise $1 million dollars every year to provide financial support through our internal bursary program.

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"Throughout my child's seven years at Foothills Academy, you not only served as a catalyst for academic achievement but also awakened my son’s hidden gifts and talents. He leaves Foothills Academy with an increased appreciation for himself and the community at large. Thank you Foothills Academy from the bottom of my heart." — Parent of graduating student

"When we choose to put our kids into Foothills Academy it was the best thing we ever did for them! They have learned many tools to help them with their learning disabilities, they have gained life skills. This school has provided them with opportunities to flourish and expand where in the public system they were lost. Foothills Academy is the best choice we ever made!" — School Parent