Frequently Asked Questions

Expanding Capacity and Learner Supports (ECLS) is an Alberta Education grant funded project operated by AISCA that is a partnership between Independent Schools, Private ECS Operators, and the contracted AISCA service providers. AISCA entered into the grant agreement beginning November 2020.

Independent Schools and Private ECS Operators need to work within their current funding allocations to provide supports to their students. The ECLS grant can supplement resources already in place. While this grant is insufficient to meet all the needs, it will help with accessing expertise and resources.

The goal is to expand the capacity of the school/ECS to meet the needs of their learners. This can happen through the provision of resources, consultations, professional learning, workshops, direct services, Community of Practice, staff coaching, or a combination of these.

Capacity building is embedded in everything we do.

For an overview click here.

School Supports include consultation, professional learning, workshops, staff coaching, direct services and assessments, in Speech Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Mental Health.
Contact your Service Provider regarding the needs at your school/ECS.

Low Incidence supports in the areas of Blind/Vision Impairment (BVI), Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), Educational Audiology (Ed Aud) and Complex Communication Needs (CCN)/Assistive Technology (AT)/Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) vary by zone.
Contact your Project Manager for more information.

Home Education supports for parents includes consultation, in-services, workshops, and some assessments. There are no direct therapy supports for students. Our Home Education service provider works directly with Home Education parents in Alberta to help them learn more about the learning needs of their children.
Contact our Home Education provider for more information.

Southwest Alberta – Southwest Collaborative Support Services (OT/PT/SLP) and Key Connections Consulting (MH)

Southeast Alberta – Alberta Health Services (OT/PT/SLP) and Key Connections Consulting (MH)

Central East/Southeast Alberta – Prairie Rose School Division #8

Calgary – Renfrew Educational Services and Providence

Central Alberta – Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre

Edmonton and Northern Alberta – Khan Communication Services

Home Education in Alberta – Khan Communication Services 

We recognize and understand that some ECS operators have their own professionals and expertise to meet the needs of their children.

Private ECS operators and schools with Kindergarten can apply for and access mild/moderate, PUF or ESL funding for children who require it. The ECLS grant cannot provide services to children who are eligible for coding and funding in these areas.

ECLS can provide consultation, networking and professional development opportunities.

If you have specific questions, contact our AISCA Senior ECS Manager. 

Yes, however, supports in the areas of Blind/Vision Impairment (BVI), Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), Educational Audiology (Ed Aud) and Complex Communication Needs (CCN)/Assistive Technology (AT)/Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) vary by zone.
Contact your Project Manager for more information.

Yes, Home Education supports for parents includes consultation, in-services, workshops, and some assessments. There are no direct therapy supports for students. Our Home Education service provider works directly with Home Education parents in Alberta to help them learn more about the learning needs of their children.

For more information click here.

The ECLS team will do their very best to assist you with meeting the needs at your school/ECS.

However, the project has limited funds and service providers will work with you to determine the services available.