Back To School Tips

We all know as parents how difficult it can be to get our children out of the door in a timely manner.  Mornings are exhausting and often leave parents feeling depleted, frustrated, guilty, anxious and the emotional list goes on!  Did you know that establishing a routine in the morning,...

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40 In Faith

Who could have imagined that when we opened our doors in 1982 to 16 students that 40 years later we would have 54 students enrolled and expanded our services to include an adult program with 37 participants.  Growing our mission would have been impossible without the assistance of those who...

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Congrats, Gina!

Before the COVID pandemic hit, JPII adult participant and JPII graduate Gina C. had a part-time job that she loved.  Unfortunately, her employer needed to restructure because of new guidelines, and Gina’s position was eliminated.  It was a difficult time for her. Fast-forward one year, and Gina’s mother reached out...

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Justin’s Story

“I think the most special part of Justin being at JPII is that he has friends.” – Tisa U. Friendships and meaningful social interactions are essential for children to be successful and happy.  For those with disabilities, building friendships and interacting appropriately can be difficult, but with the proper support and...

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Cooking As Therapy

Follow Up from Mrs. Berkhammer: As we enter month two of the lunch program, I was thinking a little bit about JPII this time last year. What a difference a year’s time can make. We have definitely made progress! We have evolved and made huge strides in the right direction. ...

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Giving JP Tuesday

“Exercise has a clear physical effect on our body; making us stronger, positively changing our health, and combating underlying health conditions” – Tara Simmons Help Us Improve Physical Health And Relieve Stress Through Adaptive Physical Education Program So many things have changed as a result of the COVID pandemic.  For...

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Molli’s Story

“We’ve never had anyone care for Molli the way that your staff does,” – Kellie G Before coming to John Paul II Center for Special Learning (JPII), Molli had a difficult time in school. Simply getting her on and off the bus became a challenge because she didn’t feel comfortable...

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