CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Located in Cincinnati, Springer School empowers students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives. Springer’s specialized curriculum and support strategies help students with learning disabilities build the educational, emotional, and social skills to succeed in the classroom—and everywhere else. The Springer Experience. Success Changes Everything.
Mission
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Our Mission intent is very clear: Empower students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives. The key resources critical for this development are leadership with vision, a highly professional, knowledgeable staff with caring hearts, and a robust, research-based comprehensive program that is developmentally appropriate for each child. Both objective testing and demonstrated capacity to self-manage are used to track the students’ progress.
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Springer was established in 1887 as the Cathedral School for the Archdiocese. Reuben Runyan Springer, a noted Cincinnati philanthropist, donated the funds to create the school. From the beginning, it served children with special needs as the original school had a program for the deaf and hard of hearing children. In 1968, based upon a community needs assessment conducted by the University of Cincinnati, Springer became a school for children with learning disabilities. Springer continued as an archdiocesan school until 1971 at which time it became an independent elementary school for children with learning disabilities.
Having relocated several times, Springer moved to its present 6 acre campus at 2121 Madison Road in 1981. Since 1992, Springer has been accredited through the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. The center, opened in January 1999, provides information, referral services, and programs for students, teachers, and parents.
1884
Cincinnati philanthropist Reuben Runyon Springer bequeaths $40,000 to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for the "use and support" of the St-Peter-in-Chains Cathedral schools. The Archdiocese uses the gift to construct The Springer Institute at Plum and Eighth Streets.1887
The Springer Institute opens with 600 students in grades 1 through 12, including a class for hearing impaired children.1944
Springer Institute becomes a school for children in need of special education.1952
Plum Street building razed and school moved to the St. Paul school building at 12th Street and Pendleton in Over-the-Rhine.1963
Springer moves to former Immaculata School building on the corner of Guido and Pavilion Streets in Mt. Adams.1968
Consultants from University of Cincinnati recommend a focus on students with learning disabilities.1969
Admission narrowed to children with average or above average intelligence who have special learning disabilities.1971
Springer Educational Foundation established as an independent, unaffiliated nonprofit corporation for children with learning disabilities. Sr. Mary Jean Fields (Sr. Elizabeth Mary Fields during her tenure at Springer) is school’s first Executive Director.1973
Springer moves to new location on Summit Road in Roselawn.1974
First annual Bike Hike sponsored by Springer Parent Association.1978
Sr. Marianne Van Vurst is appointed Executive Director.1981
School moves to former Marian Girls High School on our current campus at 2121 Madison Road.1985
Dr. Norita Aplin is appointed Executive Director.1987
Name is formally changed to The Springer School, and renovations increase building capacity to 198 students.1988
Bolan Scholarship established in memory of Peter Bolan, a Springer parent and supporter.1992
School earns accreditation from ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States).1993
Maureen Wenker Artist in Residence program is established in memory of a Springer parent, volunteer and supporter.1997
Norita Aplin Musician in Residence program is established to recognize Dr. Aplin’s 14 years of leadership at Springer.1997
Library reopens after remodeling as the Barbara Cassady Frey Library, named in memory of a Springer parent and volunteer.1997
Shelly Weisbacher is appointed Executive Director.1999
The Springer School unveils The Springer Center for Learning Disabilities, with outreach programs to students, teachers and parents affected by learning disabilities.2000
School changes name to Springer School and Center and unveils new logo.2000
Adventures in Summer Learning, Springer's month-long summer program, enrolls 64 students.2000
Springer's Board of Trustees purchases the Holy Angels church and convent, which enlarges the current property to six acres.2002
Playground renovated with a grant from the Dater Foundation.2005
Springer hosts first Be Our Guest Day, inviting relatives and special friends to visit students at school.2005
Center receives C4C (Collaborating for Collaboration) grant, establishing a working relationship with the University of Cincinnati to train area pre-service teachers in learning disabilities.2007
A successful $5.2 million capital campaign makes possible renovations to the gym, cafeteria, lobby and front office, along with classroom upgrades, and greatly expands Springer financial aid program.2008
Oliver Gale Washington Academy is launched, giving Springer students an opportunity to visit our nation’s capital.2010
Springer’s website undergoes complete renovation.2011
Springer celebrates its 40th anniversary.2012
One-to-One Laptop program launches in Middle School.2012
Dr. Russell Barkley is brought to Cincinnati through partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.2016
Springer's website is updated, making it compatible with mobile devices and tablets.2017
Major renovation project brings library/media center into prominent space which once held student lunchroom, and brings reception area to front of the building. New lunchroom for students is created in lower level. Project includes addition of awning over lower piazza, with tables and chairs beneath creating new outdoor classroom space.2018
Brett Marcoux is appointed Executive Director.