About Foothills
About Foothills

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program and offers programs and services for the external community through Estelle Siebens Community Services.
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Our School

Foothills Academy School is a Designated Special Education Private School for students in grades 3 to 12, all of whom have diagnosed Learning Disabilities (such as Dyslexia). We work to ensure that all of our students reach their true potential and become the outstanding and successful young people whom they deserve to be.
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The Estelle Siebens Community Services centre assists individuals of all ages with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD in the Calgary community and well beyond. We are open year-round and have a wide-range of in-person and online, financially accessible services and programs.
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Your support ensures that children with Learning Disabilities can access the specialized programs to help them reach their true potential.
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If your child attends Foothills Academy school, this section has all the information and resources you need. For all the latest information, be sure to check out the What's Happening at Foothills blog posts.
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Foothills Academy

745 37 St NW, Calgary AB T2N 4T1

(403) 270-9400

Parent & Community Workshops

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ADHD Mythbusting: A Medical Deep-Dive into Misconceptions, Risks, and Realities

December Workshop

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December 9, 2026 6PM - 7:30PM

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December Workshop

Schedule

December 9, 2026 6PM - 7:30PM

Presenter

Dr. Dan Ross

Dr. Dan Ross has been practicing in developmental and behavioral pediatrics with a focus on mental health and ADHD for over 27 years. Originally from New Zealand, Dr. Ross completed his pediatrics residency at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in 1998. He then founded Kiwi Pediatrics, along with Drs. Evans and Stockdale, which continues to serve the growing communities of SE Calgary. Dr. Ross is a director with the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta and has been a regular presenter at CADDRA and ADHD conferences. He is active in Continuing Medical Education for GPs, psychologists, pharmacists and parents and was named Community Pediatrician of the Year in 2024. Personally, he loves photography which has been his hobby for over 40 years.