Guiding Parents and Guardians

Speaker Series: Guiding Parents & Guardians

Julie Billiart Schools, Dr. Berk, Ph.D. and associates, and Hickman & Lowder - all leaders in supporting children and families with special needs - have come together to present a fantastic, in-person speaker event series. For many years, these organizations have been passionate about serving the special needs community and improving the lives of people with learning and social learning needs. By joining forces, they bring expertise in the areas of education, advocacy, educational services, and mental health. This series is designed to guide parents and caregivers with children of all ages on topics like social situations, teen temptations, IEP transitions, workforce readiness, and more. There truly is something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us, ask questions, and most importantly - know that we are here to support you!

Attendees will walk away with:

Strategies for students to implement at school

Tips for parents and caregivers when navigating new social situations

Answers to questions from experts who advocate, educate, and guide children

open-quote Julie Billiart Schools gave us hope after our daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. At JB, she thrived in the small classes, received necessary therapies, and developed the self-confidence to ask for help when she needed it.

JB Parent

open-quote My kids love everything about JB and look forward to going to school every day and seeing their friends and teachers. JB is truly a one of a kind school enriching young lives everyday.

JB Parent

open-quote They have all the resources necessary, specialized to the individual learning of each child, and the heart that goes with it. I don't think we would have stayed in Ohio if it wasn't for JB!

JB Parent

open-quote 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

open-quote All of the teachers and staff at JB are patient and willing to take the extra time to make sure we, as parents, understand and are comfortable.

JB Parent

open-quote Julie Billiart Schools has helped my child become a better version of himself. The teachers and therapists at JB really know and understand how to reach children who learn differently.

JB Parent

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