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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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5 Benefits of Speech Therapy

Posted Sep 06, 2023 in Tips & Resources

We understand how frustrating it can be for children who struggle with speech and language skills. At JB, we work with students to determine their specific needs and explore techniques to meet them where they...

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Getting to Know Our 2023 Grads

Posted May 25, 2023 in Student Highlights

Our 2023 graduating class has certainly left their mark on the halls of all three of our campuses. Though their time with us will be greatly missed, we know they are more than prepared for...

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How Julie Billiart Schools Uses Grade Bands To Impact Student Personalization And Success

Posted Dec 14, 2022 in Tips & Resources

At Julie Billiart Schools, we recognize that all students present different academic strengths and weaknesses. Subjects that some children struggle with may come naturally to others, and what each child needs to succeed may look...

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Alumni Spotlight: Londyn's Story

Posted Sep 06, 2022 in Alumni Stories & Testimonials

Londyn Taylor, or “LT” as our faculty and staff have lovingly coined her, joined JB Lyndhurst in first grade. “My parents found JB, took a tour, and knew it was the perfect learning environment for...

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Benefits of Therapy Dogs and Children with Learning Differences

Posted Aug 30, 2022 in Tips & Resources

Dogs have a unique ability to pick up on social cues and stressors that allow them to connect with people and bring a sense of calm to an environment. Research clearly indicates the benefits of...

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Academic, Social, and Behavioral Tips to Reduce Summer Slide for Children With Learning Differences

Posted Jul 27, 2022 in Tips & Resources

Even though the summer is only about 10 weeks long, many children experience the "Summer Slide," during which they start to regress in some of the academic, social, and behavioral skills they developed during the...

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A Message From Our 2022 Graduates

Posted May 19, 2022 in Student Highlights

This year has been one for the books! Between JB Akron and JB Lyndhurst, we will be sending a record 25 students off to high school. We are confident that the skills they have learned...

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Bringing OT To Your Home: DIY Typing & Keyboard Activity

Posted Mar 22, 2022 in Tips & Resources

Did you know that we incorporate typing into our curriculum starting in Kindergarten? There are many benefits to typing outside of real-world applications. Typing has many OT benefits for students with fine motor challenges, which...

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Behavior Byte: Executive Functioning Skills Help Students Every Day In & Outside of the Classroom

Posted Mar 22, 2022 in Tips & Resources

Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. For children with learning and social differences, executive functioning skills are necessary...

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Encouraging Independence At Home Reinforces Positive Behaviors In School

Posted Feb 16, 2022 in Tips & Resources

Helpful Strategies From Laurel Schneider, Behavior Therapist at JB Akron From very early on at Julie Billiart Schools we work on incorporating and increasing independence in our students’ curriculum. When working with children on any skill,...

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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. close-quote

JB Parent

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. close-quote

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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. close-quote

Tammie Sommer

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. close-quote

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! close-quote

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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. close-quote

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