William Slaven

Orchard Friends School

At Orchard Friends, difference is the norm. We believe that success isn't standardized; that a diagnosis isn't a definition; and that there is no one right way to learn, to live, and to be. Here, our differences aren't what set us apart—they're what bring us together. We understand that each of us learns differently because each of us is different. In our strengths, and our struggles. In our challenges and capabilities. In our past experiences, and our dreams for the future. Orchard Friends exists to enable learning and empower learners. We believe that all students have the ability, capacity, and fundamental right to learn. We ensure they have the resources, support, and safety they need to make learning possible. We're not a place where students come to stop. We're where they come to begin.