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It's Almost Time for Back to School
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Wow! Has the summer ever gone quickly! Some kids have already returned to school and most will be returning in a couple of weeks. Let's savour the time remaining in this too short season while we preview some of the many programs and services that we have available here at Foothills through our Community Services area.
Of particular note are our relatively new
Amicus Recreation program.The first fall program starts September 22nd. There are a wide variety of programs being offered - something for everyone. See details below.
And, we're very pleased to be offering a new group specifically designed for young adults who are making the adjustment to life after high school. It's called
Moving Forward. You can read more about it below.
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For someone diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD, sometimes just getting through high school can become the main goal. But, what comes next? How does he or she transition and adjust to the expectations of the adult world?
The transition to adulthood is a difficult one for many but for young adults with LD/ADHD, it can present extra challenges and many find themselves without direction or running into barriers and feeling isolated. Moving Forward is a 10-week group program for young adults (ages 18 – 25 with an LD and/or ADHD diagnosis) where they can find support during this important life transition. Facilitated by a Registered Psychologist, this group will focus on the development of self-determination skills such as self-understanding and self-advocacy so they can become their most healthy and effective selves. Additionally, each week participants will connect with their peers as they participate in diverse recreational programming (sports, cooking, music, etc.) Through this group, they will learn more about themselves, their struggles and how they can thrive beyond high school.
Dates:Tuesdays,
September 27 to November 29, 2016 (10weeks)
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Ages: 18 - 25
Cost:
$225 Special Introductory Price (may qualify as psychological services for some health care benefit packages. Financial assistance is available - please inquire.)
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Amicus Recreation - The Fun Continues All Year Long!
Do you wish camp would last all year? We do! And, that's part of the reason why we have started Amicus Recreation that offers the same supportive and experiential experience of camp but throughout the school year. Fall programs start up in September and are registering right now. Activities range from multi-sport, multi-adventure, cooking, app development and much more.
Check out all the programs on our website.
Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale basis thanks to the generosity of donors. Contact
CSIntake@foothillsacademy.org or 403.270.9400 ext. 252 for more information.
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Child & Youth LD & ADHD Small Group Programs (Psychology)
New Groups Start Sept. 24th
All of these small group programs are facilitated by our Psychology staff and qualify as a psychological service for most health care plans. The
Let's Be Social and
Girls Only programs can also qualify for FSCD funding. Additional financial assistance on a sliding scale basis is also available through Foothills Academy Society.
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Do you have a child with a Learning Disability or ADHD who is struggling to make or keep friends? Some of the skills that are taught include:
- Communication skills
- Reading Feelings
- Friendship skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Dealing with strong emotions
- Dealing with teasing & bullying
- Positive self-talk
Dates:Saturdays - Sept. 24 -
Dec. 3, 2016 (except Oct. 8 and Nov. 12) (9 weeks)
Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Cost: $600 (may qualify as psychological services for some health care benefit packages and/or qualify for FSCD funding. Financial assistance available)
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Junior high school or middle school can be especially hard for students with Learning Disabilities/ADHD. In this nine-week program, a Foothills Academy provisional psychologist will facilitate a group for kids with LD/ADHD who just moved up to junior high/middle school or are already there. A variety of topics related to challenges with executive functioning and social skill expectations at the junior high level are covered including:
- Study skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Peer relationships and bullying
- Goal setting
- Dealing with adolescence and self-esteem issues
Read more about the Survive & Thrive in Junior High.
Dates: Saturdays - Sept. 24
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Dec. 3, 2016 (except Oct. 8 and Nov.r 12) (9 weeks)
Time: 1 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages: 10 - 14
Cost: $600 (may qualify as psychological services for some health care benefit packages. Financial assistance is available.
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Does your daughter with LD and/or ADHD benefit from a safe place to share her challenges and concerns? Is she looking to meet other girls who are also struggling with similar experiences? Girls Only! is offering a powerful 8 week program designed for girls between the ages of 9-12 & 13-16 with LD/ADHD. This program aims to engage girls in topics and issues pertaining to their social, emotional, behavioral, and biological development. A particular focus of the program is to educate and enrich participants' understanding of their diagnosis(es), while also helping them to gain greater awareness of their strengths. Read more about the Girls Only! program.
Dates:Saturdays -
Sept. 24 to Nov. 26, 2016 (except Oct. 8 & Nov. 12) (8 weeks)
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Ages: 9 - 16
Cost: $600 (may qualify as psychological services for some health care benefit packages and/or qualify for FSCD funding. Financial assistance is available - please inquire.)
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Public Parent Workshop - Tues. October 4th
Google Apps for Education - Much More than an Email Address!
Many students now have Google Apps for Education (GAFE) accounts but what does this mean? What will it look like at home? What benefits does it have for your child and how can you support him/her in its use? In this workshop, you will be given an overview of this online environment and demonstrate the many relevant and engaging learning tools available to students. Heather will show how working at school and at home is seamless through the use of the Chrome browser together with the student’s GAFE account. Parents will come away with an understanding of how the use of apps, extensions, Google Classroom and the ability to collaborate and share has redefined the role of technology in their child’s education. Presenter: Heather Blackwell, Manager of IT Services & Google Educator
Click here to register for the Google Apps for Education workshop
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One on One Personalized Instruction
The Read / Write Program provides remedial assistance for children, youth, and adults from the general community experiencing reading or writing difficulties and performing at least one year below expected functioning level. Our trained, qualified and experienced educational staff create a personalized program for each client.
* Alberta curriculum math
* Chisanbop math (calculation strategy)
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Additional Ongoing Programs & Services
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Two Free Online Resources for Parents of Children with LD or ADHD
from Foothills Academy Society
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When you have a child who has been diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD, it is good to learn as much as you can about the diagnosis. But, it can be a challenge to find reliable information and overwhelming to even know where to begin. This is why Foothills Academy Society has developed two free online resources for parents.
Our newest offering is the
ADHD 101 for Parents workshop, featuring Dr. Karen MacMillan (registered psychologist and our co-ED) which is
a free nine-part interactive workshop that aims to help inform parents about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), examine it’s impact on families and provide awareness about a range of supports that exist to support young people with ADHD.
This course aims to empower families and professionals assisting young people with ADHD. We dispel the most common misconceptions about ADHD in young people and provide participants with evidence-based interventions, advice on medication and guiding principles that will provide the most effective supports for your young person.
We are also now offering our
LD Online for Parents for free.
This
Parent Online LD Workshop
incorporates video clips and short readings.
Topics covered include:
* General overview of learning disabilities
* Organization tricks to use at home
* Homework tips
* How to make transitions go more smoothly
* Memory tricks
* Listening strategies for your child
* Assistive technology
* Encouragement strategies to keep kids motivated
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A Fun Way to Support Children with LD & ADHD
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At Foothills Academy Society, we do not turn anyone away due to financial circumstances. In order to do this, we raise funds every year for our Bursary Fund and we need your help. These funds support children and families accessing our School and Community Services programs.
Do you like to golf? The
Gordon Hoffman Charity Golf Classic tournament presented by
Centron Construction is coming up soon on
September 12 at Priddis Greens - a beautiful, private golf course. Limited spaces are still available. Even if you can't golf, you can still support the tournament by making a donation or bidding on our auction items which will be posted online starting September 5th.Look for details to be posted on our Facebook page. For more information, contact Loretta at
lgeernaert@foothillsacademy.org or 403.270.9400 ext. 208.
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Thank you to all our generous sponsors!
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND LINKS
Workshops & Educational Opportunities
Information Resource Links
Support Groups
- ADDults Calgary Support Group: A Support group for adults in Calgary with ADHD and/or their spouses. Meets the last Wednesday of the month (excl. July & August)
- CHADD Calgary: Free Parent & Adult Support Meetings - First Wednesday of the month at (Alberta Children's Hospital, 4th Flr, 7-9 pm)
- Cochrane Parent Support Groups - FOCUS for Attention
Research Studies
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Community Services| Foothills Academy Society| 403.270.9400 | info@foothillsacademy.org | www.foothillsacademy.org
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