Birch Family Services

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university located in New York City. Founded in 1754 as King's College, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in New York State and the fifth-oldest in the United States. The university has a rich history, evolving from its early days with eight students to a major research institution with a diverse range of academic programs. Columbia offers a variety of degrees through its undergraduate liberal arts college, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and 17 professional schools, including renowned programs in medicine, law, engineering, and journalism. The university emphasizes multidisciplinary research and has pioneered innovative educational approaches. Its main campus in Morningside Heights features notable architecture and facilities that support collaborative research, along with additional campuses and affiliate institutions like Barnard College. Columbia serves students, researchers, and the global academic community, contributing significantly to education and innovation.

LearningSpring School for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum in grades K-8 is committed to advance the social, developmental and academic growth of its students through pioneering educational and therapeutic strategies in order to prepare each child to participate in the wider community. Our vision is that LearningSpring: * challenges its students with an academic curriculum consistent with New York State Learning Standards. * engages its students with an innovative social-skills curriculum based on current research and best practices. * nurtures and recognizes each student's unique gifts and talents. * is a place where students learn in small cooperative groups facilitated by highly qualified and motivated teachers and therapists. * uses a multi-disciplinary approach to address the particular social, organizational, emotional, sensory, motor, pragmatic language and academic needs and goals of each individual. * collaborates with research institutions to develop optimal programs and share this information. * builds a working partnership with families as an integral part of the school program. * offers a supportive and eco-friendly environment that helps students grow into inquisitive and socially engaged individuals. Our goal for our students at LearningSpring is for them to grow academically, socially and emotionally and become: Life-long learners Flexible thinkers Cooperative team members Creative problem solvers Independent self-regulators Successful at making and keeping friends

Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together.