Elves Special Needs Society [Edmonton & Area]

Description:

'Early Education Program... classroom-based program for pre-school children (1 1/2 to 5 years) diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and who are eligible for Program Unit Funding.'

Educational 'Outreach Program... coordinated by a certified teacher serves the educational needs of students who are unable to attend school for periods of time.  Students are assigned to 'Outreach' on an individual basis.  This program can be offered to pre-school children or school-age students.'

School Program... "serves people aged 2 1/2 to 20 years who are severely developmentally delayed and/or medically fragile. Each student has an Individual Program Plan.... Goals often involve increasing the students' abilities to communicate and control their environments, develop self-esteem, maintain and/or improve physical abilities, and participate in community leisure activities." Monday to Friday instructional hours; caring classroom professionals as well as on-site resource teams.

Respite Program: offered in conjunction with Kids Kottage, this program is intended to give respite to the parents.  Children can attend either Saturday mornings or Tuesday and Thursday evenings (8 hours total either way) on an ongoing basis throughout the school year.  There is no cost, but a diagnosis of FASD is required.  To apply, call Elves Special Needs Society at the number below or Kids Kottage.

Contact Info:
Elves Early Education (FAS) Program
10421 - 159 Street NW, Edmonton AB T5P 3A6
Tel. 780 484-3078 (call School Program Director or Social Workers at 454-5310 for more information)
Website:  Elves Special Needs Society website

Other Info:

Elves is a private non-profit school accredited by Alberta Learning. It offers small classroom sizes, three program sites, adapted computers and specially-designed equipment, etc.