Springer School and Center is a school in
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located at the northern side of the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, the latter of which marks the state line wit ...
dedicated to helping students with
learning disabilities
Learning disability, learning disorder, or learning difficulty (British English) is a condition in the brain that causes difficulties comprehending or processing information and can be caused by several different factors. Given the "difficult ...
(LD) to lead successful lives.
Learning Programs
The schools programs address several reasons that cause students to struggle in school including those identified by the National Center for Learning Disabilities as common learning disabilities, such as:
* Dyslexia: a learning disability in reading
* Dyscalculia: a learning disability in math
* Dysgraphia: a struggle to produce written content
Other difficulties affect learning include ADHD and executive functioning deficits. Springer's program is entirely designed and dedicated to helping empower students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives.
Springer describes its programs as holistic, because they address the educational, social and emotional needs of children with LD and helps students to understand themselves as learners in a nurturing environment.
In addition to the school, Springer's Center provides educational programs and resources for students, parents and professionals affected by learning disabilities. Its summer programs help students get a head start on next year, evening programs for parents help them understand their children with LD or ADHD and provide strategies for managing at home,
and professional programs provide quality professional development opportunities for educators and clinicians.
History
It was established in 1887 as the Cathedral School for the Archdiocese. Philanthropist Reuben Runyan Springer donated the funds to create the school, which served children with special needs, initially for
hearing-impaired
Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. Hearing loss may be present at birth or acquired at any time afterwards. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. In children, hearing problems can affect the ability to acquire spoken l ...
students.
In 1968, a community needs assessment conducted by the
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati (UC or Cincinnati) is a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1819 as Cincinnati College, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and has an annual enrollment of over 44,00 ...
prompted Springer to expand focus to educating children with learning disabilities. Springer was an archdiocesan school until 1971, when it became an independent elementary school.
Before 1981, the school occupied several different buildings. In 1981, it moved into the former St. Mary High School.
Since 1992, Springer has been accredited through the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, see
National Association of Independent Schools
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a U.S.-based membership organization for private, nonprofit, K-12 schools. Founded in 1962, NAIS represents independent schools and associations in the United States, including day, boar ...
.
The Springer Center opened in 1999 to provide information, services, and programs related to learning disabilities.
External links
National Center for Learning Disabilities
References
Schools in Ohio
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