Our Work
Our Work
Discover how PEDAC Foundation programs are addressing critical issues in our schools and communities, removing barriers to learning and social integration, supporting the well-being of students, newcomers and marginalized groups, while boosting success of all stakeholders.
PEDAC Foundation partners with local communities, school boards and community groups and works side-by-side with stakeholders to meet the complex needs of our children, youth, newcomers and marginalized groups in both English and French. No other community organization has the same reach and ability to deliver much-needed programs in the area.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
#209, 77 15 Street East – Prince Albert, SK S6V 1E9 Canada
#B102, 5212 48 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 7C3
#300, 202 King Street West – Chattam, ON N7M 1E5
Mailing: Box 22007 Prince Albert, SK S8V 8E3
Telephone: (306) 900-9097 – Telephone: (506) 704-2888
Toll Free: 1-844-941-1001 – Facsimile: (506) 704-6888 –
Email: contact@pedac.ca – Website: www.pedac.ca
Non-Profit Registration Number: 842853376RC0001
Learning
As many as 15% of local students have learning challenges, and up to 22% of students are immigrants or new English language learners. We strive to remove barriers to learning by matching trained volunteers with teachers and students that need extra help.
Volunteers in Education
We bring volunteers from the community into classrooms to support students that are falling behind their peers. Our volunteers help K-12 students acquire skills, understand new concepts, close learning gaps, and gain self-confidence.
WeRead
WeRead is an early literacy program that inspires a love of reading in young children. Volunteers read aloud in a one-to-one setting to boost reading and language skills, and demonstrate that reading is fun.
Assistive Technology Support
Our Assistive Technology website is a portal for learning about technology-based tools that can help students with critical tasks like reading, writing, time management and studying.
Health & Well-being
There is a direct correlation between the health and well-being of children and youth, and their ability to learn and succeed in school. At PEDAC Foundation, we identify and provide solutions to serious problems that affect wellness and academic achievement, including student hunger, inadequate nutrition and drug and alcohol addiction.
School Breakfast Program
Every morning, before the school day begins, the School Breakfast Program provides students in need with a nutritious breakfast, giving them the chance to start their day ready to learn and on equal footing with peers.
Classroom Gardens
Classroom Gardens brings indoor gardening into classrooms. Throughout the school year, and even through the winter months, young students grow vegetables from seed and learn in a hands-on way about plants, nutrition, healthy eating, and entrepreneurship. Students have the opportunity to eat the food they grow, and share it with their friends, family, and the broader community.
Substance Abuse Support Program
Substance abuse is a serious problem in the grade 7 to 12 population. This program improves access to substance abuse education and provides critical school-based counselling to students and parents affected by drug or alcohol addiction.
Career Readiness
We strive to help secondary students make informed career choices and transition successfully to post-secondary studies and fulfilling careers. Our innovative programming helps students develop financial literacy, entrepreneurial thinking, and work readiness skills.
WeWork
WeWork program recruits volunteers from the business community to deliver programs and lead hands-on learning activities. WeWork teaches by giving students real-world tasks like creating a budget, managing finances, exploring interests and career pathways, and working with a team to start a small business.
Employer Connections
This program connects educators and employers, boosts enrollment in STEM-related courses, shares labor market information, and creates work-related learning experiences – all to better prepare students for tomorrow’s careers.
Want to Help Support Us?
There are many ways to get involved and support our work. You decide how. Volunteer, make a gift, plan an event, or sponsor a program – we’d love to explore the options with you.
Our Partners Get Things Done
Our partners play a pivotal role in enhancing public education in the area. They volunteer. They donate. They work side-by-side with our staff and educators of the local boards to ensure that students develop the skills, experience, and knowledge they need to succeed.
