Support for Learning Differences
“Understanding How Students Learn Best”
We specialize in working with students who have:
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ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Executive Function challenges
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Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia
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Auditory or visual processing differences
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Giftedness combined with learning barriers
How We Help:
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Executive Function Coaching (planning, focus, organization)
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Small group or one-on-one instruction
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Visual, kinesthetic, and movement-based learning strategies
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Daily goal setting and reflection time
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Collaboration with psychoeducational assessment data
Regardless of the program choice - Our approach recognizes that every learner’s brain is unique — and with the right tools, structure, and encouragement, each can reach their full potential.
A Week in the Life of a Premier Athlete
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I don’t go to regular school.
I wake up and head to the rink. I start my day on the ice, working on power skating, edge work, and skills. The sessions are focused and challenging, and I feel myself getting better every day. After skating, I head to the classroom.
In the classroom, it’s quiet and calm. There aren’t a lot of kids, so I can actually focus. We work on numbers and letters, but in ways that make sense to me. If I need more time, I get it. If I’m ready to move ahead, I can. I’m not rushed, and I’m not stressed.
We break for lunch and get to hang out with teammates.
After lunch, we’re back on the ice for skills, small-area games, and scrimmage time. We work on decision-making, confidence, and playing smarter—not just harder.
Then we head back to the classroom to finish any work, reflect on the day, or do a team-building activity. By the time I go home, I feel tired in a good way—like I actually accomplished something.
Other times, my family and I are packing up the car and heading to a tournament in a small town somewhere in Alberta or BC.
I don’t feel stressed about missing school. I know my teachers understand, and they’ll help me catch up when I’m back at the academy on Monday. I don’t feel behind—I feel supported.
I still work hard.
I still learn.
But I also get to be a kid.
A Week in the Life of an I.C.E Athlete
On Monday I wake up and go to regular school. There are more than 30 kids in my class and by the time I get home, my brain feels full and my body feels tired.
Tuesday is the same. Wednesday too!
By Thursday, I’m pumped! Thursday is different.
I wake up and head to the rink instead of my regular classroom. I get on the ice for power skating with Candice Behm, and it feels amazing to move, skate hard, and get better.
After that, I go to the classroom where we work on numbers and letters—but it’s not boring. It actually makes sense, and we get to learn in ways that keep me interested.
Then we eat lunch. After lunch, we’re back on the ice for skills and a scrimmage.
After that, we head back to the classroom to finish up any work and play a team-building game together.
When I go home, I don’t feel drained. I feel refreshed. I’m excited. I actually want to go back again.
Friday, I go to regular school.
Then Monday comes… and I do it all over again—just waiting for the next Thursday I get to go to the program.
