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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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Autism Schools in Ohio

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in School News & Events

The JB Difference & Autism From the classroom to the playground and everywhere in between, Julie Billiart Schools has created a unique learning environment where students feel safe, accepted and loved. Low student-to-teacher ratios of 6:1 in...

Autism Awareness

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Community Resources

Since fifty percent of Julie Billiart Schools’ (JB) students are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), we, along with millions of others across the globe, pledge to “Light It Up Blue” this April during World...

Helping Your Child Work Through Back-To-School Anxiety

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Industry News

Back-to-school season can generate a lot of nervous energy for children of all ages, from preschool to high school. Here are three key tips for parents to remember while working with agitated, anxious children who...

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Excellence in Special Education

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in School News & Events

The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) recently named Julie Billiart School, Lyndhurst as a “School of Excellence”. This recognition, the highest given to a private special education school by the organization, is awarded...

Tips For an Autism Friendly 4th of July

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Tips & Resources

With parades, BBQs, and lights filling up the sky, the 4th of July is, for many of us, a fun weekend holiday. Although shining, loud fireworks are generally fun for the whole family, they can be...

Saving Your Sanity With Structure and Routine

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Industry News

In a typical school day, kids follow a carefully planned routine from the time they arrive to the time they are dismissed. They listen to announcements and eat lunch at the same time each day,...

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Gearing Up For Summer

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Tips & Resources

As Memorial Day approaches and marks the official start to Summer, here are a few safety (and sanity) tips for parents and families of children with autism, sensory processing disorders or other special needs. Team Up -...

8 Tips to Encourage Summer Reading

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Tips & Resources

Research shows we all tend to learn more slowly in the summer than in the winter months. Some students actually go into reverse and lose some of the reading skills they gained during the school...

4 Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing a Special Needs Private School

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Tips & Resources

Judging by Appearances 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...

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Special Ed: Transitioning To High School

Posted Aug 05, 2020 in Industry News

Moving from middle school to high school can be both exciting and challenging for students. It’s a time when they will be meeting new people, learning from multiple teachers, participating in different clubs and activities,...

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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 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 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

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 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 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