Foothills Academy Society

What Foothills Academy Society does

Foothills Academy Society is a registered Alberta nonprofit founded in 1979 and headquartered at 745 37 St NW, Calgary. It operates as a Designated Special Education Private School for students in grades 3 to 12 with diagnosed Learning Disabilities (including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), and separately runs the Estelle Siebens Community Services division, which delivers year-round, financially accessible in-person and online programs for individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities and ADHD across the Calgary community and beyond.

The organization's core offerings span three lines: (1) the K-12 school with formal admissions administered through SchoolAdmin; (2) community services including Read/Write & Math Intervention, Amicus Camps & Recreation, Psychological Services & Programs (including psycho-educational assessments), and Parent & Community Education; and (3) a Professional Development catalog of three self-led online courses for educators — Inside LD for Educators (30+ hours, CAD $275), Inside ADHD for Educators (10 modules), and Target Learning Disabilities (10 hours, CAD $175), all distributed via foothillsacademyoutreach.org with group discounts. The LD & ADHD Network, operated through Foothills, connects 15+ regional partners including the Calgary Board of Education, UCalgary Werklund School of Education, MRU, SAIT, Alberta Health Services, and peer schools.

Revenue is generated through tuition, community-services fees, professional development course fees, and a substantial donations/bursary program (the organization states a CAD $1M annual need, with 40% of students requiring bursary assistance). The technology stack is light: a Recite Me cloud-based accessibility toolbar on the public website provides text-to-speech, 100+ language translation, and display customization, supplemented by standard Google Analytics. The organization holds no patents, has no mobile app or public API, and is governed by a Board of Governors with no parent company or institutional investor.

Name

Foothills Academy Society

Legal name

Foothills Academy Society

Website

https://foothillsacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Foothills Academy Society is a Calgary-based nonprofit operating a Designated Special Education Private School (grades 3-12) and year-round community services for individuals with Learning Disabilities and ADHD, complemented by an online educator professional-development catalog and the regional LD & ADHD Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Professional Development for Educators (Dyslexia/LD Training) (EDAKAJAK), Psychoeducational & Educational Assessments (IEE Support) (EDAKACAD)

Keywords

• Special education school
• Learning disabilities support
• ADHD community services
• Educator professional development
• Psychological assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition: Full-time school program for students grades 3-12 with diagnosed Learning Disabilities. Revenue is generated through tuition fees for the specialized education program.
2. Community Services Fees: Financially accessible community services including Read/Write & Math Intervention, Amicus Camps & Recreation, Psychological Services & Programs, and Parent & Community Education programs offered year-round.
3. Professional Development Courses: Online professional development courses for educators including Target Learning Disabilities ($175/person), Inside LD for Educators ($275 for teachers, $175 for EAs), and Inside ADHD for Educators. Group discounts available for bulk enrollments.
4. Donations and Bursary Program: $1 million needed annually to support the Foothills Academy Bursary Program. 40% of students would not be able to attend without bursary assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Foothills Academy Society operates a Designated Special Education Private School for students in grades 3 to 12 with diagnosed Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, offering full-time specialized education. It complements the school with the Estelle Siebens Community Services division, which delivers Read/Write & Math Intervention, Amicus Camps & Recreation, Psychological Services & Programs, Parent & Community Education workshops, and online Professional Development courses for educators. Revenue is generated through tuition, community services fees, professional development course fees, and donations supporting the Bursary Program.

Product overview

Foothills Academy Society operates as a Designated Special Education Private School (grades 3-12) combined with the Estelle Siebens Community Services division. The core offering is Foothills Academy School for students with Learning Disabilities, supplemented by community services including Read/Write & Math Intervention, Amicus Camps & Recreation, Psychological Services & Programs, and Parent & Community Education. Professional Development is delivered through three online courses: Inside LD for Educators (30-hour comprehensive course), Inside ADHD for Educators (10-module course), and Target Learning Disabilities (10-hour condensed course). The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network is a collaborative initiative providing resources and coordination across the Calgary Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amicus Camps & Recreation: Camp and recreation programs for individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• LD & ADHD Network (Calgary Region)
• Target Learning Disabilities
• Inside Learning Disabilities for Educators
• Inside ADHD for Educators

Products and services

• Foothills Academy School A Designated Special Education Private School offering full-time specialized education for students in grades 3 to 12 with diagnosed Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia. Designed for families seeking academic instruction, social-emotional support, and personalized learning plans that traditional schools cannot provide.
• Estelle Siebens Community Services A community services center assisting individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD in the Calgary community and beyond. Delivers financially accessible in-person and online programs year-round, including Read/Write & Math Intervention, Amicus Camps & Recreation, Psychological Services & Programs, and Parent & Community Education.
• Read/Write & Math Intervention Specialized intervention programs providing support for reading, writing, and mathematics skills for individuals with Learning Disabilities. Offered year-round in-person and online as part of the Estelle Siebens Community Services.
• Amicus Camps & Recreation Camps and recreational programs designed to support youth with Learning Disabilities and ADHD, including social coaching components. Operated as part of the Estelle Siebens Community Services.
• Psychological Services & Programs Psychological assessment and counseling services including psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic programs for individuals with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Includes practicum placement supervision.
• Psycho-educational Assessments Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to identify Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and related conditions. Offered as part of the Psychological Services & Programs division.
• Parent & Community Education Educational workshops, resources, and online learning for parents and community members supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. Includes online learning for parents and families.
• Professional Development Division (Educator Courses) Professional development offerings for educators (teachers, administrators, EAs, psychologists, ECEs, university students) on Learning Disabilities and ADHD, delivered via online self-paced courses including Inside LD for Educators, Inside ADHD for Educators, and Target Learning Disabilities. Group discounts and rolling enrollment available.
• Inside Learning Disabilities for Educators (Inside LD) 30+ hour self-led online professional development course for educators covering brain-based underpinnings of Learning Disabilities, cognitive functioning, strategies for student success, executive functions, social-emotional functioning, and evidence-based practices. Broken into 10 modules of approximately 3-4 hours each. Priced at $275 for teachers/administrators/psychologists and $175 for EAs/ECEs/university students.
• Inside ADHD for Educators Self-led 10-module online professional development course exploring brain-based research, cognitive functioning, and strategies to support students with ADHD. Covers diagnosis, executive functions, cognitive proficiency, social-emotional functioning, and classroom interventions. Rolling enrollment.
• Target Learning Disabilities 10-hour condensed online professional development course for educators on supporting students with Learning Disabilities. Covers dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, psychoeducational assessments, working memory, processing speed, executive function impact, social-emotional effects, and practical classroom strategies. Priced at $175 per person with group discounts (5 enrollments: 20% off; 10 enrollments: 30% off).
• Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network (Calgary Region) Collaborative initiative operated through Foothills Academy connecting organizations serving the LD and ADHD population in the Calgary Region, including CanLearn Society, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, University of Calgary Werklund School of Education, Mount Royal University Accessibility Services, SAIT Accessibility Services, Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, and others. Provides navigation resources, evidence-based practices information, and community support coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of students rely on bursary assistance to attend
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration2 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LD & ADHD Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork includes CanLearn Society, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, University of Calgary Werklund School of Education, Mount Royal University Accessibility Services, SAIT Accessibility Services, Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, ADHD Parent Links, Owerko Centre, Hill Psychological Services, Lighthouse Psychology Services, Calgary Academy, Rundle Academy, and Alberta Health Services Treatment-Resistant Clinic.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Disabilities Association of Canada: National Canadian LD advocacy and support organization. LD & ADHD Network partner and broader-scale peer providing national advocacy, resources, and research — comparable to Foothills at a wider geographic scope.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): US national nonprofit providing education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD. Comparable in scale and mission to Foothills' ADHD-focused community programming and parent education services, though at national US scope.

Direct peers

• Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta: Alberta nonprofit delivering support services, advocacy, and resources for individuals with learning disabilities. LD & ADHD Network partner and direct peer in the LD support/advocacy space with overlapping community programming.
• CanLearn Society: Calgary-based nonprofit providing intervention, assessments, and support services for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. LD & ADHD Network partner and overlapping service provider in the same Calgary market for intervention, tutoring, and psychological services.
• Calgary Academy: Calgary-based private school serving students with learning differences and gifted learners. Operates in the same Calgary private school market with overlapping LD-focused programs, and is an LD & ADHD Network partner — a direct comparable for Foothills' school tuition revenue stream.
• Lighthouse Psychology Services: Calgary-area psychology practice providing psychoeducational assessments and therapy for individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD. LD & ADHD Network partner and overlapping service provider in psychological assessments.
• ADHD Parent Links: Calgary-area ADHD support organization for parents and families. LD & ADHD Network partner with overlapping mission around ADHD community education, parent support, and resource coordination — comparable in community-services segment.
• Hill Psychological Services: Calgary-based psychological services provider offering psychoeducational assessments and ADHD/LD evaluations. LD & ADHD Network partner and direct competitor for psychological services and assessments revenue stream.
• Rundle Academy: Calgary private school serving students with diverse learning needs, including a designated special education program. LD & ADHD Network partner and direct competitor for families seeking private K-12 education for students with learning disabilities in the Calgary region.

Regional players

• Landmark School: Massachusetts-based private school exclusively for students with language-based learning disabilities (dyslexia, etc.). Closest US-based structural peer for Foothills' specialized LD private school model, though serving a different geography.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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