Brehm Preparatory School
900 South Brehm Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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Location & Phone number
900 S Brehm Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
About the Business

Brehm Preparatory School, located at 900 South Brehm Lane in Carbondale, Illinois, is a safe and empowering environment for students with learning disabilities. At Brehm, we believe in nurturing each child's unique potential through a collective effort involving students, parents, staff, and loved ones. Our community encourages curiosity, passion, and self-expression, leading students towards happiness and personal growth.
Our school offers a holistic and individualized approach to education, empowering students to succeed beyond textbooks and exams. With certified teachers who work tirelessly to uncover each student's talents and gifts, we celebrate their strengths and abilities. Our dynamic and diverse approach engages students and supports their academic progress, while also providing extensive recreational activities for personal growth and social interaction.
Brehm Preparatory School offers both on and off-campus activities, preparing students for life beyond the classroom in a caring and structured environment. Our cognitive apprenticeship framework teaches independent living skills, including time management, organization, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility. Additionally, our integrated Speech-Language program targets language processing, social communication skills, and auditory processing.
As the only boarding school in America to provide a program focused on cognitive restructuring, Brehm optimizes outcomes for students in our 24/7 program. We understand the importance of social and emotional well-being for our neurodiverse students, providing opportunities to learn these skills in every interaction and teachable moment.
Located in Carbondale, Illinois, Brehm Preparatory School borders the Shawnee National Forest and offers a beautiful natural setting for students to thrive. To see if Brehm is the right fit for your child, schedule a discovery session with our Head of School to learn more about our holistic approach. We are committed to empowering neurodiverse students to reach their full potential and provide the support and information you need to make the best decision for your family. Contact us today to learn more about Brehm Preparatory School and how we can help your child succeed.
Reviews
"My son attended the four week summer camp this past summer and I don’t know where to begin to describe how wonderful this school is! My son was extremely homesick and not at all interested in meeting new people, trying new foods or having new experiences. The entire staff at Brehm bent over backwards to help him through his homesickness. The staff stayed in contact with me daily (almost hourly in the first couple of days) to let me know what my son was feeling and experiencing. They asked for my advice and included me in the decision making process when it came to my son. They nurtured his soul and moved at his pace. The result was a boy who opened up to new people and experiences. The staff at Brehm are kind, compassionate and caring. I know that my son will be able to continue to grow through the Brehm program. We will be back!"
"My 11 year old son just completed his first month long sleep away camp at Brehm. It was an extraordinary experience for him and quite an experience for us as well. I can say enough about the care, attention and genuine warmth the staff bestowed towards my son as he grappled with being homesick and at the same time having more fun and adventure than he ever imagined. The range of activities was so broad that surely every camper found a magic moment, an interest or something to pique their intellectual curiosity. Most importantly my son came back from the experience with measurably increased independence, self reliance (no more battles about doing his own laundry, folding and putting away clothes!) and maturity. I don’t know what clicked, but something did and I am happy for it. Staff responsiveness towards me as a parent was exceptionally good. They were thorough, consistent and swift. I am a raving fan of Brehm Preparatory Academy!"
"Brehm has totally changed my son's educational career. He came in testing very poorly, but his Mom & I knew that the potential was there, he just needed the right learning environment. The educators at Brehm are wonderful people who take a deep interest in maximizing your child's potential in education, socialization & life!!! The housing staff work tirelessly to motivate your child to be good people who take care of themselves, their housing environment and the other members of Brehm. If your child has learning disabilities and is struggling in school, please consider Brehm to care for them!!!"
"My son just completed his 3rd year as a student at Brehm. While I would prefer if he could study at home, we simply don't have a school that is so well equipped to holistically nurture a student with multiple learning challenges in Cayman. My student's experience to date has been exceptional. He feels that Brehm is his second home. He has been appropriately challenged and supported by the school. He has made great friends from all over the world. His academics have truly improved according his annual WJS results. Brehm offers Student Centered Education where each student is pushed to their maximum potential. He tells me his largest academic class ratio was 1 to 5 this past year. With that level of attention, he can focus and learn. He is accommodated for his needs. The staff communicate well between academics, residential, recreation, counseling, and nursing so that the student and their needs are well understood by each component of the school. I wish every child with multiple learning challenges could access this level of educational resource. I have gone the "extra mile" to make sure I could afford to keep my student at Brehm through to graduation. I do so confident that it is the best school for him, despite that he is a long distance from me and despite that I miss him dearly. I would recommend paying a visit to Brehm with your student. It is not a convenient location, but that is immaterial when you find a place that truly meets your student's needs."
"WOW what a fantastic place and fit. My son interviewed in January and wanted to go immediately---now he can't wait to return this summer. I am overwhelmed by the positive comments offered by others, by hie academic improvement, by this interaction with others. He is taking responsibility for his actions and learning to advocate for himself. The staff pushed him to learn and stretch and be the best that he can be. He is incredibly lucky to have Brehm to guide and support him. He knows that Brehm is a great place for him and I highly recommend it."
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