Pendants With Purpose by John Paul II Center for Special Learning

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The focus of the program is to provide real world, hands on functional life skills. These skills are reinforced daily and teacher supported based on each individual student and their personal needs. Each student in the program has specific goals and outcomes depending upon their ability level. In addition there is a focus on School Wide Jobs:
•There are 21 different jobs throughout the school.
•Students apply for jobs monthly, mock interview and complete the jobs for one month’s time.
•Each job can easily transfer to community and into the home life.
•Promotes responsibility and positive self-growth.
•Technology is utilized for independence. The Work for Independence Program and our Community Work Sites:

•Promotes responsibility, exposure to different work environments, social interactions with a variety of ages and appropriate socially acceptable behaviors with proper support.
•On site learning, a hand on learning equals success and independence.
•Community work sites can results in employment after graduation or volunteer opportunities.
•We have 9 community based volunteer experiences throughout the community.
•All students are accompanied by our job coach and supported for a successful and meaningful experience while working at each placement. Transition and what does it mean?
•Each family will work one on one with a transition team to assess and determine what life may be like once a student leaves the JPII Center.
•Each student works to develop a Resume, cover letter and picture portfolio upon graduation.
•Planning for the future of a young adult with special needs is an ongoing and in-depth process.
•The transition process is very individualized for each JPII student.
•For life skill students, it means getting ready for post school life.
•It involves all skills from low level (which may never be mastered) such as dressing and selecting the appropriate clothing in the morning to more complex skills like holding a job in a community setting.
•Each student is an individual with many individual needs. Transition is giving a student a chance to try a job to see if they like it. If you ask any of the students what they are planning to do after graduation, they will tell you they want to work at one of our JPII work sites.

11/04/2026

Join the John Paul II Center for Special Learning family! Apply today! https://johnpauliicenter.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

🎉 Join the JPII Family! ❤️

Looking for more than just a job? Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs? Find your purpose at John Paul II Center for Special Learning!

We have FOUR opportunities available right now! Apply today and make a difference while becoming part of a caring, compassionate team. There's no better time to join us than before the holidays!

➡️ 1:1 (Paraprofessional) PT
➡️ Speech Pathologist (Part-Time)
➡️ Adult Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
➡️ Direct Service Providers (Full-Time)

❤️ Make a difference. Find your purpose. Become part of the JPII family!

Learn more and apply today:
https://johnpauliicenter.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

11/01/2026

Stop out and see us!

The 3rd Annual Yuletide Holiday Market is today, Sunday November 1st, from 10am to 3pm! Join 65 local vendors in The Arboretum, The Stone Terrace Tent, and The Museum Atrium to kick off the holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

New this year! Please join museum educators in The Neag Planetarium to make some handmade gifts of your own! Each craft is $5, and all needed materials are provided. Crafts include a DIY ornament bar, tic tac toe sets, holiday magnets, and more, and are geared towards both children and adults.

Whether you're adding a handmade touch to the perfect gift or creating an original masterpiece for your loved ones, these handmade crafts are a perfect addition to your holiday shopping!

09/18/2026

How stunning are these colors?

Today we made our Tuscan Salt Blend from the garden. Check out how beautiful the purple basil makes the salt! Our cooking salts are completely organic and only have sea salt, kosher salt, fresh garlic, basils (green, Italian yellow, and purple), oregano, and parsley!
We only make the salts in the fall when we harvest the herbs.

Next steps are to measure, package, and put stickers on!

09/18/2026

08/28/2026

Please consider supporting the students of JPII. Food connects people in a beautiful way. They students love shopping, cooking, and serving lunch!

No child should have to learn on an empty stomach.

At JPII, nearly 63% of our students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches. Thanks to the generosity of our community, every one of those students receives a free, nutritious lunch each school day.

For as little as $16, you can provide a week of lunches for a student in need.

Together, we can ensure every student is nourished, ready to learn, and reminded that they are cared for. Thank you to Bell & Evans for their continued support!

🍎 Donate today: bit.ly/JPIILunches

08/28/2026

What a wonderful night with a greater purpose!

07/20/2026

Too hot to cook? Come out this Wednesday and support Maple Springs. The students, graduates and some adult program all work at the pool all summer long. Let’s sell this fundraiser out!

07/18/2026

Good morning friends. Be sure to save the date for next Saturday, July 25th. Bring all your family and friends to support the JPII Center and Bean Funeral Home communities.
Pendants will be there with summer and fall themed items! I know that it seems early for fall…we have to stay on top of the seasons (bonus: they are super cute and cozy)!

06/06/2026

Stop out at Mister Car Wash! We are here all morning giving out car washes with purchases and free hot dogs! Thank you Nick Jablonski for inviting us to set up!

06/02/2026

Join us on Saturday at Mister Car Wash! Free car wash for the first 30 customers! Free hot dog!
John Paul II Center for Special Learning

Address

1092 Welsh Road
Shillington, PA
19607

Website

http://www.johnpauliicenter.org/

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