Foothills Outreach Education Centre
Outreach Education is a philosophy- a way of approaching education that is equitable, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of our youth. Our mission is to best serve every child, every day- no exceptions. Following a whole-child approach, Outreach Services in Foothills School Division promotes connection between students, students and staff, and students and their community. It focusses on overall well-being and allows for flexible access to academic and social-emotional supports to help ensure our students reach their full potential.
Foothills Outreach Services Locations
- Cameron Crossing 10-12 and Foothills Outreach Education 10-12 will be located at one of the Town of Okotoks locations on Railway Drive.
- Cameron Crossing 7-9 and Foothills Outreach Education 7-9 will be located at the second Town of Okotoks locations on Railway Drive.
- Foothills Digital School 1-6 will remain at Dr. Morris Gibson School
The New Model
Our new model of Outreach Education blends and streamlines our current approach:
- Cameron Crossing School(7-12)
- continues to provide specific, targeted supports for our most at-risk youth in Foothills School Division.
- Foothills Digital School(1-12)
- becomes more responsive to the needs of our students. It will continue to provide fully online learning opportunities 1-12 as well as blended learning opportunities for students 7-12 within the Foothills Outreach Education Centre model.
- The new Foothills Outreach Education Centre(10-12)
- provides a blended learning opportunity for students who require, or prefer, a flexible approach to their learning. Located within Cameron Crossing School, it allows us to centralize staffing and ensures access to the right supports are available at the right time for the students enrolled in both programs.
The Students Best Supported by These Environments
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Cameron Crossing will continue to provide wraparound, individualized support for our most at-risk youth in grades 7-12. Students best supported at Cameron Crossing School are:
- Students who have significant social-emotional-behavioral needs
- Students who have accessed advanced school and district level supports and services
- Students who are capable of learning independently
- Students who already have an ILP and/or BSP with code (most often 42) with documentation to support diagnosis/es or 42 code whenever applicable
Foothills Digital School will continue to provide full online learning opportunities for students in grades 1-12. Students best supported at Foothills Digital School are:
- Students who prefer/require the flexibility of online, asynchronous learning
- Students who are engaging in homeschooling using the FDS curriculum and supports
- Students who are capable of learning independently
- Students who have the access and skill required to engage with online learning platforms
Foothills Outreach Education Centre will offer blended online and in-person learning opportunities for students in grades 7-12. Students best supported at Foothills Outreach Education Centre are:
- Students who require flexible learning and would benefit/ prefer in-person learning opportunities
- Students who are capable of self-direction and self-advocating for their learning preferences
- Students who may benefit from accessing the resources provided in person on campus
Staffing and Support Model for Outreach Services
- 10-12 Cameron Crossing, Foothills Digital School, and Foothills Outreach Centre will continue to be supported by Cameron Crossing and FDS teachers, and our Cameron Crossing EA and YDC
- 7-9 Cameron Crossing and Foothills Digital School will continue to be supported by Cameron Crossing and FDS teachers, and our Cameron Crossing EA and YDC
- All of our Outreach Services settings will by supported by an FSLC
- All of our Outreach Services settings will be supported by the Outreach Services Principal and Vice Principal
Registration
- For students to be registered at Cameron Crossing School 7-9 or 10-12, schools and families will continue to follow the established referral process. The Director of Inclusive Learning will direct placements.
- For students to be registered at Foothills Digital School 1-12, schools and families will continue to follow the established referral process, including direct registration for the first month of each semester. The Director of Student Learning and Assurance, will direct placements.
- For students to be registered at Foothills Outreach Centre 10-12, schools will continue to follow the established referral process for Foothills Digital School, including direct registration for the first month of each semester. Foothills Outreach Centre 7-9 will be accessed by students who are enrolled in the Foothills Digital School. The Director of Student Learning and Assurance, will direct placements.
Contact
Doug Stevens, Director of Student Learning (7-12)
stevensd@fsd38.ab.ca | 403.652.6551
Cora-Leah Schmitt, Director of Inclusive Learning
schmittc@fsd38.ab.ca | 403.652.6509
Monica Crane, Principal I Cameron Crossing School
District Coordinator I Outreach Services; Student and Staff Well-Being
cranem@fsd38.ab.ca | 403.938.6072
