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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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While the facility may look inviting, and the teachers and administrators may seem personable, be sure the school is equipped to address your child’s specific needs. Do your homework and find out exactly what they have to offer.
Does the school offer specialized services? If your child needs a particular service, find out whether the school or district can provide it on campus.
Ask to attend a classroom experience. Most districts will allow parents to observe classes for 20 minutes, allowing you to see how the teacher manages the class, how the aides interact with the students, and how much focus the teacher gives to behavior management, academics and socialization.
Julie Billiart Schools invites families to observe classroom activities at an Interested Parent Open House. This will give you a good feel for the learning environment your student will experience.
While every family will make decisions based on their child’s individual needs and circumstances, these questions can help guide you through the process:
Can the school accommodate my child’s unique learning challenges?
Meet with school administrators and teachers and discuss the specific issues or behaviors you've observed. Ask how the new school would address those issues and behaviors.
How will you be involved in your child’s education experience?
It’s important to remain informed of their progress as well as their setbacks.
What do other families say about their experience? Conversations with other parents will prove to be invaluable -- perhaps more than any other endorsement. Reach out and ask about their experience at the school.
What type of financial support is available? Tuition and scholarship opportunities - The state of Ohio offers two scholarships (Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship and the Autism Scholarship) for children with special learning needs. Keep in mind that all providers don’t offer the same programs and services.
Does the school provide their own transportation? If not, you will want to check with your school district of residence to see if they provide transportation or refund the expense of providing your own means of transportation.
Does the school offer hands-on learning experiences?You should see evidence that a student is not only supported but challenged – academically and socially.
Does the school provide adaptive learning for music, theater, sports?All teachers, including music, gym, art, and other instructors, should offer resources and sensory supports that equip your child to learn in their own way.
Does the school have a sensory room and other sensory supports? Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders sometimes have high levels of anxiety and stress, particularly in social environments like school. How does the school address these needs?
What’s the school culture and community like? Because your child isn’t in the classroom 24/7, ask what type of supports are available throughout the school to help you and your family sustain what is being achieved in the classroom.
Remember, you are your child’s best advocate.
Make no mistake, your most important job is to ensure they are learning and thriving in their environment over the course of their academic career. When you start seeing everyone as your child's team for success with you at the helm as captain, then you know you are on the right path to helping your child achieve academic and social success.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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