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Why Choose G.R.I.T.?
Getting Ready for Inclusion Today is a long-standing
program of excellence, meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with disabilities in and around the Calgary area.
This Alberta Education funded program provides specialized and individualized home, community and school based education.
A team of experienced professionals work in collaboration with parents to provide an effective and dynamic education experience for your child.
Testimonials
"Our kids are enrolled in the G.R.I.T. Pre-Kindergarten program and we feel so grateful to be a part of this truly amazing community. We can already see the positive impact on our kids' confidence, their communication and relational skills, and their growing knowledge and tactile skills after only 5 months in the program. The resources and accommodations available are very impressive and the support our kids receive has exceeded what we thought would be possible in any preschool program. Our kids are always excited to go to school and speak of their teachers and friends in their class affectionately. The incredible amount of planning, thought and organization that has gone into each facet of the program is evident from the start. It's a warm, welcoming, nurturing, positive space which takes each child's unique needs into consideration and celebrates diversity. Communication and collaboration with parents/primary caregivers is exceptional and the support we've received as parents has been so very appreciated. The staff are just the greatest humans ever, all incredibly skilled and kind. Thanks for making a hugely positive impact on our family G.R.I.T.!"
-Sarah & Tony (G.R.I.T. Parents)
“We have been with G.R.I.T. for all 3 years of PUF with my son Owen and now with my middle child, Jack for his first year. From the very beginning they have been nothing but supportive and accommodating. Our first year of PUF with G.R.I.T., Owen had to spend the day at the hospital 3 times a week for dialysis and G.R.I.T. was patient with all the schedule changes that comes with being put on emergency hemodialysis. They came to the hospital for the whole year to support Owen while he was getting his treatments. I fully believe that they were instrumental in Owen’s success in not only his treatments (because he was so well supported), but his continued improvement developmentally. We started G.R.I.T. with only 30 words and 1-2 years old developmentally at age 3 and now Owen is talking in full sentences and almost caught up to his peers developmentally!!
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My middle son, Jack, had a hard time adjusting to the new environment at G.R.I.T. but he quickly became comfortable and came out of his shell. We are halfway through his first year with them and I can already see such a positive change in his confidence and skills. It is a very supportive environment.
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I know I can go to them with any challenge or concern and I will have the full team putting their heads together to find a strategy that works for him - they really listen to each and every concern you have. From hospital visits to giving lots of space and time to transition during their sessions, they take cues from my kids and go at their pace, really tailoring their approach to THEM. I’ve never felt like they were just trying to check a box to achieve a goal. I cannot put into words to express the full impact of G.R.I.T. on my family. Now, Owen is doing so well in grade 1 and I know it’s because of the support he received from G.R.I.T.; and Jack comes home and tells me the new things he learned that day, I can really see how much he is learning and growing with them. I will be very sad when we age out of G.R.I.T. as they have become part of the family.”
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-G.R.I.T. Parent