Philosophy and Mission

Orchard Friends School is dedicated to the education of children with language-based learning differences.

"Friends School" means that we are rooted in the traditions of Friends education and grounded in the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship, and mutual respect. Our program and services are non-sectarian.

"Education of children" means that in addition to our primary goal of teaching the children enrolled in our program, we reach out to our families and the larger community to improve understanding and practice in the education of children with language-based learning differences.

"Language-based learning differences" means that we provide a language enriched program and environment to serve children who need special modes of instruction."