About Foothills

Statement of Mission and Principles

MISSION:

"The Mission of Foothills Academy is to facilitate learning in Persons, primarily Youth and Children, identified as learning disabled by providing quality educational programs and a supportive environment for families and staff. We recognize that we are interdependent with our global community - by participating in research, public education, inservice and advocacy, through community service."

PRINCIPLES:

We, as members of the Board of Governors of our Society, recognize that in order to sustain our Mission and Statement of Principles, a vision of partnership, based on mutuality and respect, is required.

We will strive to create an environment of tolerance, understanding and respect for all individuals, recognizing that personal self-esteem is necessary for everyone so that they may function to the fullest level of their potential within society.

We will ensure that all persons have equal access to services provided by our Society.

We will consult with our global community in a spirit of cooperation.

We will undertake an annual review of "The Statement of Mission and Principles, Goals and Objectives" and activities, anticipating future challenges through effective and efficient strategic planning in order to optimize the allocation of our fiscal and human resources.

We will review and update annually our By-laws to ensure the intent of our "Statement of Mission and Principles."

We will operate in a fiscally responsible manner, striving to ensure that our operations are sustainable.

We will ensure that the most efficient and effective instructional processes are available.

We will advocate in our global community for better understanding, acceptance, and respect for individuals and their families who have encountered difficulties with established instructional processes.

We will continue to initiate and participate in research.

We believe that parents and families are the primary source of support for the individual and we will assist and respect them as true and meaningful partners in that process.

We further believe that the spirit of volunteerism is the heart of our society.

We recognize that, in order to sustain our "Statement of Mission and Principles" we will need to employ dedicated, committed, supportive staff. We will support them in their endeavours.