Tom Aylesworth

Foothills Academy Society is a designated special education private school serving students in grades 3 to 12 with diagnosed learning disabilities such as dyslexia, often alongside ADHD and anxiety. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada. The school offers a full-time program following the Alberta Education curriculum, featuring small class sizes, specially trained teachers, educational assistants, and evidence-based instructional methods including Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction and assistive technology. The organization operates the Estelle Siebens Community Services Center, which provides a wide range of accessible year-round in-person and online programs and services for individuals of all ages with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, including academic interventions, psychological assessments, counseling, recreational camps, parent and community education, professional development, and group programs. The center also serves as a training facility for psychology trainees. The organization supports families through resources such as workshops, articles, and online courses, and emphasizes community engagement through donations, fundraising events, and bursaries. Foothills Academy collaborates with community partners to enhance resources and services specific to the region. The Canadian company was founded in 1980 by * Anderson, * Mackasey, Gordon Bullivant, Tom Aylesworth.