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Network Collaboration for Impact

By forming collaborative networks across organizations, broader systemic impact is achieved, because shared resources, expertise, and advocacy amplify reach and effectiveness in addressing learning disabilities and ADHD. This strategy leverages cross-organizational partnerships to scale services and advocacy beyond what any single entity can accomplish alone. Unlike direct-service-only models, it emphasizes collective action, coordination, and knowledge exchange to improve outcomes across the special education and disability inclusion ecosystem.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Advocacy and Public Education on Learning Disabilities Foothills Academy
    advocacy
    Engages in research, public education, in-service training, advocacy, and community service related to learning disabilities.
  • Expanding Professional Development for Educators Foothills Academy
    capacity building
    Increases professional development opportunities for educators across Canada.
  • Integrating Community Programs Foothills Academy
    capacity building
    Absorbed the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta – Calgary Chapter in 2013, integrating the Let’s Be Social program and Camp Amicus into its offerings.
  • Offering Bursary Assistance Foothills Academy
    direct service
    Provides bursary assistance to students and families to ensure access to its educational programming regardless of financial barriers.
  • Offering Electives and Extracurricular Activities Foothills Academy
    direct service
    Offers electives, extracurricular activities, and clubs in addition to the basic curriculum for its students.
  • Operating a Designated Special Education Private School Foothills Academy
    direct service
    Operates a private school in Calgary for students in grades 3 to 12 with diagnosed learning disabilities, including dyslexia, providing quality educational programs, accommodations, and supports such as educational assistants, assistive technology, and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).
  • Producing an Annual Report to the Community Foothills Academy
    capacity building
    Produces an annual Report to the Community detailing activities in its school programs and Community Services.
  • Providing Community-Based Educational and Psychological Support Foothills Academy
    direct service
    Offers educational interventions and support for individuals with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and/or math, including dyslexia, and provides treatment-informed support for individuals with ADHD, addressing co-existing conditions, through its Estelle Siebens Community Services.
  • Providing Student Transportation Services Foothills Academy
    direct service
    Provides bussing services for students within Calgary city limits and Cochrane.