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Diocesan, Julie Billiart Schools’ partnership to serve more children with special learning and social needs

Posted Jun 01, 2022 in Press Releases

Beginning in the fall, the Diocese of Cleveland’s Better Together initiative will engage in a new partnership with Julie Billiart Schools to support children in Cleveland and surrounding areas. The Better Together initiative launched in 2017...

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Julie Billiart Schools Celebrates Record Number Of Graduates Across Two Campuses

Posted May 19, 2022 in Press Releases

[Lyndhurst, OH, May 19, 2021] Julie Billiart Schools, a network of three special education schools in Northeast Ohio, will graduate a record number of students from their Lyndhurst and Akron campuses. Twenty-five (25) students between...

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Enjoy Checkers Park, Presented by Julie Billiart Schools

Posted May 02, 2022 in Articles

This month Julie Billiart Schools premiered "Checkers Park," a life-size checkerboard in Crocker Park. Crocker Park is a family-friendly shopping and dining district one mile south of JB Westlake. Families can find the checkerboard at...

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New Renovations at Julie Billiart School Akron to Expand Life-Changing Education to Countless Families

Posted Apr 08, 2022 in Press Releases

[Akron, OH, April 7, 2022] Julie Billiart (JB) Schools’ Leadership Team and Board of Directors announced that a major renovation project has been approved for Julie Billiart School Akron. This project is designed to expand...

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New Beyond Camp Director - Heather Clink

Posted Mar 28, 2022 in Articles

Julie Billiart Schools are pleased to announce that Heather Clink, Therapy Aide at Julie Billiart School Lyndhurst, has been promoted to Beyond Camp Director. Heather has supported our occupational therapy and behavioral support needs for...

Internal Promotions Create Growth Opportunities for Julie Billiart Schools: Principal and Director of Academics and Teacher Development Announced

Posted Mar 01, 2022 in Press Releases

[Lyndhurst, OH, March 1] On March 1, 2022, Julie Billiart Schools (JBS), a network of schools that serve children with learning and social differences, announced two promotions that will lead to sustained growth for JBS...

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New School in Westlake Opens to Serve Children with Learning Differences

Posted Aug 24, 2021 in Press Releases

New School in Westlake Opens to Serve Children with Learning Differences [Westlake, OH, August 24th] On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Julie Billiart School (JB) Westlake, forty-four(44) students will walk through the doors of their new...

Akron School Honors Life, Legacy, and Impact of Phil Maynard - Champion of Akron

Posted Aug 16, 2021 in Press Releases

[Akron, OH, August 16, 2021] On Thursday, August 12, 2021, friends, families, and loved ones of the late Phil Maynard gathered together to honor his significant contributions to the Akron community and Julie Billiart School...

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Cleveland Plain Dealer Awards Julie Billiart Schools a Northeast Ohio Top Workplace 2021

Posted Jun 24, 2021 in Press Releases

Lyndhurst, Ohio June 27, 2021 - Julie Billiart Schools has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party...

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Students see impressive academic growth in spite of challenging year

Posted Mar 26, 2021 in Articles

Despite many changes to the school year, Julie Billiart School Akron students doubled their expected year-over-year academic growth thanks to the innovation and commitment of faculty and staff. When schools across the nation were forced to...

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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 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 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 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 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