Welcome to
Birch Academy!

We are a NH Department of Education Approved Special Education Placement - Now Enrolling students K-6th Grade.

group of girls studying at Birch Behavioral Therapy Academy located in New Hampshire

Now Enrolling
Grades K–6

A Specialized Educational Program in New Hampshire

Birch Academy is a New Hampshire Department of Education-approved 10-month Special Education Program, offering an additional 25-day Extended School Year (ESY) program during July and August. 

We proudly serve students in grades K–6, focusing on: 

  • Strong Academic Foundations 

  • Behavioral and Emotional Supports 

  • Personalized, Strength-Based Learning Approaches 

Our mission is to support each student by building upon their individual strengths. We emphasize the development of functional communication, adaptive skills, and independence, helping students thrive both in and outside the classroom. 

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Birch Behavioral Therapy Academy located in New Hampshire
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A Team Rooted in Care and Expertise

At Birch Academy, our comprehensive team of professionals works collaboratively to support the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally: 

Certified Special
Education Administrator

Ensures program integrity, compliance, and individualized service alignment with each student’s IEP. 

Board Certified Behavior
Analysts (BCBAs)

Oversee the development and implementation of behavior support plans, data-driven interventions, and staff training. 

Certified Special
Education Administrator

Deliver tailored academic instruction that promotes skill acquisition and classroom success. 

Occupational Therapist

Addresses fine motor, sensory, and self-help skills to support functional independence.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Supports receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language development through individualized and group services. 

Music Therapy

Enhances communication, emotional regulation, and engagement through creative, therapeutic experiences. 

This team-based approach allows us to deliver a highly individualized, evidence-based program that helps students thrive across settings. 

 

SCHOOL HOURS

Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed

PHONE

(603) 600-7418

EMAIL

birchacademy@appliedabc.com

LOCATION

749 E Industrial Park Dr,
Manchester, NH 03109