McAtee Psychology
Academic Support and IPP
Supporting Calgary Students with Individualized Program Plans
Strategies that address your child’s specific learning needs.
Tools and guidance to navigate their IPP goals successfully.
Support to build confidence and independence in schoolwork.
What is Academic Support and IPP ?
Academic Support helps students get the guidance and tools they need to succeed in school. This can include personalized strategies, skill-building, and one-on-one support to help your child reach their full potential.
An IPP (Individualized Program Plan) is a plan created specifically for your child’s learning needs. It outlines goals, strategies, and supports tailored to their strengths and challenges, ensuring they have the resources to succeed in the classroom.
Together, academic support and an IPP provide personalized, goal-focused guidance that helps students thrive academically, build confidence, and stay on track with their learning objectives.
If your child is experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges alongside academic concerns, our child psychology Calgary team can provide additional support.
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Why Academic Support & IPPs Are Useful
Our clinicians help ensure you feel supported while teaching you how to advocate for yourself, so you can succeed in academic settings.
Elementary - High School Students
- Builds strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
- Boosts confidence, motivation, and a positive attitude toward learning.
- Ensures learning goals are tailored to your child’s strengths and challenges through their IPP.
Undergraduate - Graduate Students
- Offers guidance for managing heavy workloads and deadlines.
- Supports specialized strategies for exams, research, and projects.
- Helps develop independent learning skills and effective academic planning.
Benefits of Having an IPP
- Personalized Learning Goals
Each IPP is tailored to your unique strengths and areas for growth, ensuring their learning objectives are realistic, meaningful, and achievable.
- Targeted Support and Resources
An IPP identifies specific strategies, accommodations, and supports you need, helping teachers and parents provide consistent guidance both at school and at home.
- Clear Progress Tracking
With an IPP, your progress is monitored regularly, making it easy to see improvements, adjust goals as needed, and celebrate successes along the way.
- Improved Confidence and Motivation
Knowing that learning is structured around your needs helps students feel capable, supported, and motivated to reach their goals.
- Enhanced Communication Between Home and School
An IPP creates a shared plan for educators and families, fostering collaboration and ensuring everyone is on the same page about your child’s learning journey.
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How To Get Started
Whether you prefer virtual sessions that fit into your busy schedule or in-person counselling sessions in Calgary, we are here to support you.
Onboarding for all assessment services require you to contact our clinic. Our admin team will be in touch to explain our process and get you started. You can contact us via phone or by submitting an inquiry via the contact form.
