Academic Foundations
2 Full Days A Week From 9:00am to 4:00pm
Semester Based Programs with ONGOING Registration
September to January * February to June * July to August
What Is This Program About?
Our Academic Foundations Group provides learners with a structured learning environment focused on strengthening academic skills, building independence, and developing the social and learning skills needed for success in school and everyday life.
Using evidence-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies and structured teaching programs, learners receive individualized instruction targeting their unique learning goals. Through a combination of direct instruction, small-group learning, and hands-on activities, learners develop foundational academic skills while practicing communication, problem-solving, organization, and independence.
The program incorporates structured academic programming alongside opportunities to develop social skills, computer skills, health and safety awareness, and daily living functional skills that support learners across settings.
Who Is It For?
This group is designed for adolescents ages 9–13 who would benefit from additional opportunities to strengthen foundational academic skills while continuing to build independence and social skills. It is a good fit for learners who may be working toward grade-level academic goals, benefit from additional practice with core concepts, or require a more individualized approach to learning.
Learners participate in a small-group environment with individualized ABA instruction and support, allowing them to work on personal goals while engaging in group learning, peer interactions, and collaborative activities. Groups are designed to include learners with similar developmental and learning goals to support meaningful participation and success.
What Will Your Child Learn?
In our Academic Foundations Group, learners strengthen academic, social, and independence skills through structured instruction, individualized teaching, and meaningful opportunities to practice with peers. Learning areas include:
Reading and Literacy – Strengthening reading, comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and written communication through evidence-based academic instruction.
Mathematics – Building confidence with number concepts, computation, problem-solving, and applying math skills in meaningful ways.
Learning Skills – Developing attention, organization, task completion, independent work, and strategies for independent learning.
Social Communication – Building conversation skills, perspective-taking, cooperation, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships through structured social learning.
Computer and Technology Skills – Learning foundational computer skills and using technology to support learning and independence.
Health and Safety – Developing knowledge and practical skills related to personal health, hygiene, safety awareness, and making safe choices.
Functional Living Skills – Practicing age-appropriate daily living skills that promote greater independence at home, school, and in the community.
Emotional Regulation and Self-Management – Learning strategies to recognize emotions, cope with challenges, and respond flexibly in different situations.
Self-Advocacy and Independence – Building confidence to communicate needs, ask for help, make choices, and become a more independent learner.
Please let us know if you have any further questions or if you would like to register