Brehm’s 100-acre wireless campus features state-of-the-art learning technologies and software. Each student is provided with an Apple laptop loaded with the latest assistive tools and software through the school’s 1-to-1 Program. Vibrant working relationships with nearby Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) and numerous community partners

TECHNOLOGY round out the school’s extraordinary range of programs, resources, and activities.

“ Brehm has opened up a whole new world to me. I have so much more confidence in my abilities and what I can accomplish. My learning difference doesn’t control me anymore. Now I’m in control.” — Sebastian, ’18

Since 1982, Brehm Preparatory School has been empowering students with learning differences to recognize and achieve their full potential. Brehm’s caring, highly qualified faculty and staff welcome students in grades 6 through 12 into a dynamic new learning environment brimming with optimism. Working quickly to break down barriers, build trust, and rebuild self-confidence, they embrace students in a nurturing residential “ Experience has proven that an environment where each child feels accepted immersive family-style boarding and supported. school environment is the most This holistic experience produces students effective way for students with with the tools, skills, and confidence to become learning challenges to break old effective self-advocates and independent learners patterns, foster independence, able to succeed in school, find fulfilling careers, and achieve their full potential.” and lead balanced, multi-faceted lives. — B rian Brown, Ph.D., Head of School

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An average teacher-to-student ratio of just 1:6 enable faculty plenty of one-on-one time to encourage and support each student. Free to be themselves and make mistakes as part of a deliberate and purposeful process, students of Brehm graduates go on gain a fresh perspective on learning to college or vocational that empowers them as they gain and technical schools confidence in their ability to learn. • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY • BATES COLLEGE • BEACON COLLEGE • BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE • CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY • COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO • COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS • CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA • DEPAUL UNIVERSITY • EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Brehm’s fully accredited, college preparatory curriculum • FRANKLIN COLLEGE includes traditional core subjects, plus technology, Spanish, • FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY • HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY athletics, and fine arts. Students advance at their own pace • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY • JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE as they gain mastery of each subject within a multi-tiered, • JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY individualized academic program. Teachers work in unison • KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE • LANDMARK COLLEGE with therapeutic and residential staff to develop executive • LESLEY UNIVERSITY • LYNN UNIVERSITY functioning, study, and life skills. • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY • MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN Students also benefit from the latest assistive technology • MITCHELL COLLEGE • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY and software applications. Many students are also • NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY • NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE enrolled in the innovative Brehm Arrowsmith Program. • PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY A breakthrough learning methodology that uses intensive • PITTSBURGH ART INSTITUTE • SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN cognitive exercises to strengthen learning pathways in the • SMITH COLLEGE • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY brain, Arrowsmith is grounded in more than three decades CARBONDALE of neuroscience research and experience. • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY • RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO • UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN MICHIGAN “ We came here because of the integrated Arrowsmith program. • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON They do an amazing job helping students hone their strengths • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN and skills. Very impressive — no one was offering this • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN innovative program.” — Brehm Parent • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY • WEBSTER UNIVERSITY • WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE • WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY • AND NUMEROUS OTHERS! Once admitted, a thorough analysis is conducted to determine each student’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges, which results in an Individualized Holistic Education Plan. Designed around the way each child learns best, this plan integrates cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral strategies into a comprehensive program designed to educate the whole child and unlock his or her potential for lifelong learning and fulfillment.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ENJOYING THE BREHM COMMUNITY, CLUBS, AND CAMPUS FROM SWIMMING AND SKATING TO ART CLUB AND COOKING. INDIVIDUAL LESSONS AND COMMUNITY- BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM HORSEBACK RIDING AND MUSIC LESSONS TO MARTIAL ARTS AND MODERN DANCE. Brehm faculty are certified and trained in a broad spectrum of learning differences and the related social and psychological implications. Teaching staff has an average of 12 years in the development and delivery of curriculum for students with learning differences and many hold advanced degrees. Specialists include five full-time, ASHA certified speech-language pathologists, registered nurses, and two Licensed Clinical Social Workers. An average teacher-student ratio of 1:6 enables critical one-to-one interaction. Each student’s progress is continually monitored toward individual goals, ensuring they are provided the learning opportunities to meet or exceed the state and national academic standards required for college admission. brehm.org Grades 6-12 | 950 South Brehm Lane Carbondale, IL 62901 | 618.457.0371