For over 30 years, Project H.O.P.E. has been a cornerstone of the Wheatland County community. Our organization was born from a visionary partnership between two local families and the Golden Hills School Division. Guided by the support and leadership of Dr. Kandace Jordan (then Associate Superintendent) and Dr. Garry McKinnon (Superintendent), this collaboration established a unique, specialized program to enhance the services available within our schools. This community-driven foundation is the heart of the Project H.O.P.E. we proudly offer today.
Today, Project H.O.P.E. is an integral part of 6 schools throughout Strathmore and Wheatland County, supporting students weekly with MusicTherapy and Adaptive Physical Education. We have worked diligently in our community to establish our presence and raise awareness about the critical need for specialized therapies and deeply appreciate our dedicated and supportive community.
Our project is overseen by a dedicated group of volunteers who make up our Board of directors, a GHSD project coordinator and our school teams. We are all deeply committed to the children and families we serve, this dedication drives our mission to provide our unique and impactful programs. We are proud of the values that guide our work. We welcome your questions, suggestions, or concerns, and invite you to contact us to learn more about our mission.
H.O.P.E.: Stands for Holistic Opportunities Provided in Education and the hope that every child that goes through our program will have even more opportunities for a happy full life.
Program Vision: To be a community based program that meets the therapeutic needs of children diagnosed with severe physical, communication, cognitive, self-help, social, emotional and /or behavioral needs.
Program Mission: To facilitate real life growth in children with developmental challenges by delivering therapy in the school setting.
Rationale: Children and their families will experience more connection and support in their own community and thus the need to bring therapeutic intervention to the children in their local schools.
Measurements: Goals for students are developed from Individual Learning Plans and tailored to the needs of each program. Reporting of the goals occurs three times a year. At the end of the year, a survey is conducted to measure the program impact and seek feedback from all stakeholders. The results are reported in the Annual Report (available upon request).