I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am that you saw my daughter for all that she is today and all that she is yet to become.
Tammie Sommer
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Welcome to Julie Billiart Schools, a family of K-8 coeducational, catholic schools for children with learning and social differences.
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One of our first teachers, Sister Mary Francois of the Sisters of Notre Dame, famously said, “if I can’t teach your child to read, I will change the way I teach.” This attitude guides all of our certified intervention specialists and onsite therapists to this day.
Where other public and private schools might struggle to meet the diverse sensory and processing needs of children with learning differences, we understand, cater to, and specialize in individualized support that helps students become empowered learners and self-advocates.
All JB students, with a base of loving support and a curriculum of challenging academics, graduate from high school or are on track to do so. Many of our kids go on to college and become doctors, lawyers, teachers, scientists, and authors. Others become community advocates, church or community volunteers, food service workers, mothers, and fathers.
More importantly, they become empowered individuals who have learned their inherent worth and practice love, acceptance, and belonging in their daily lives. Just as every child is different, so, too is every path to success. At JB, we recognize and celebrate the fact that success looks different for every one of our kids.
We are a network of four private, coeducational day schools serving students in grades K-8 with learning differences. Our students are bright, creative, and curious children coming from more than 40 school districts located throughout Northeast Ohio.
All JB teachers are certified intervention specialists. Onsite Board Certified Behavior Analysts, speech therapists, occupational therapists, art therapists, and music therapists supplement challenging academics with therapeutic support.
With two teachers to each classroom, JB maintains a 6:1 student to teacher ratio for primary grades and an 8:1 student to teacher ratio for grades 3-8. Because continuity is critical to a child’s academic success, our team of special education experts also work closely with our students' families to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed for outside the classroom.
Creating an atmosphere of acceptance in the classroom, recognizing students’ unique gifts and talents, and collaborating with our students’ families to reach goals is just a part of the culture at Julie Billiart Schools. The “JB Way” is who we are, what we do and how we do it.
It's the combined qualities, characteristics, and attributes, demonstrated by St. Julie Billiart herself, that set us apart from other public and private schools. It’s our core, our strength, and our reminder that ALL children have the potential to be happy, successful students.
Nurturing and empowering students with special learning needs. Learn more about our mission, vision, focus, and position.
Explore our deep roots in the special education community.
Meet our President and CEO, Lannie Davis-Frecker.
Julie Billiart Schools' Board of Directors includes men and women of diverse backgrounds and expertise, all with a vested interest in our kids.
Access our school directory for the email address and phone number of JB faculty and staff.