Holistic Learning | Grades 6 -12
A Small School Where Every Student Matters.
At Brehm, we celebrate neurodiversity and help your child build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills in a community where they belong.
A Message from Brehm
Renew Hope. Awaken Potential
Where Curiosity Finds Passion
We believe that nurturing your child's unique potential is a collective effort.
We create a community where students, parents, staff, and loved ones work together to encourage curiosity and connect students with their passions. Living one's passion begins the journey toward happiness and self-expression.
Over the years, the Brehm family has consistently been the environment where students can rediscover something remarkable, possibly forgotten, providing them with the opportunity to initiate unprecedented growth in various aspects of their lives.
A Message from our Parents, Students, and Staff
A Place to Belong. A Future of Possibilities
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The Right Support. A World of Possibilities.
Discover what makes Brehm special through the voices of our parents, students, and staff.
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Together, Let’s Explore if Brehm Is the Right Fit for Your Child
Connecting with a boarding school that understands your child's needs can be daunting.
Reach out to our team of experts to discover how Brehm stands apart, offering a secure and nurturing environment, fostering holistic growth and development.
We Dedicate our Focus to these Outcomes
With heart and expertise, we equip your child to meet the world as a young adult.
We recognize that success in life extends beyond textbooks and exams.
Confidence
Curiosity
Advocacy
Accountability
Engagement
Authenticity
Self-awareness
Direction
Resilience
Problem solving strategies
Adaptability
Knowledge and skills
Social awareness
Respectful relationships
Self-management
Self-care
Responsible decision making
Positive personal presentation
Independent living skills
Executive functioning strategies
Communication skills
Responsibility
Knowledge of resources
Talent or skill to share
Active listeners
Open-minded
Grateful
Honest
Perspective taker
Patient
A Place Where Every Student Makes a Difference
At Brehm, we build on each student’s strengths with personalized support that fosters academic success, meaningful connections, and greater independence.
Discover Your Strengths. Grow Your Confidence.
At Brehm, we help students with learning disabilities and differences discover their strengths and grow with confidence. Our certified teachers provide individualized instruction that engages each learner, supports academic progress, and nurtures social and personal growth.
Find Joy. Build Friendships. Belong.
At Brehm, fun and connection extend beyond the classroom. Our structured on- and off-campus activities give students opportunities to explore their interests, build friendships, and try something new—all while developing confidence, independence, and healthy habits.
Live, Belong, Become Independent
Being a smaller boarding program, we offer a caring and structured environment to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
We understand that transitioning to independent living can be challenging for students with learning disabilities and differences.
Our program uses a cognitive apprenticeship framework to teach independent living skills. We provide students with lifelong strategies inclusive of time management, organization, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility.
Specialized Services Tailored
for Each Student
We address the complexity of learning through our holistic and collaborative approach.
Speech & Language
Communication is vital for academic, social, vocational, and personal success, whether it is speaking with others or thinking to ourselves. Verbal and nonverbal language underpin the ability to understand the world and learn.
Our integrated Speech-Language program provides targeted support for students to improve language processing, social communication skills, and auditory processing.
Arrowsmith Program
A program that is focused on the ability for your brain to become more effective and efficient.
Research on neuroplasticity shows that the brain continues to grow and change in response to targeted interventions.
As the only boarding school in America to provide this program, we are able to optimize the cognitive restructuring outcomes for students in our 24/7 program.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brehm knows the importance of belonging, feeling safe, and learning how to navigate the social and emotional landscape of neurodiversity— awareness of social skills and management of emotional well-being are critical for our students' happiness and success.
Brehm provides opportunities to learn these skills in the SEL classroom, in every social interaction, and in each teachable moment.
The Brehm Campus
A Snapshot of Our Community
40
Years of empowering students
18
Average tenure of Brehm Faculty
30 - 60
Population of our student body
6th - 12th
Grades served on the Brehm Prep Campus
11 - 21
Ages of our student body
1:5
Classroom teacher-to-student ratio
1:6
Dorm student life staff-to-student ratio
50
Acres of ponds, fields, and trees
In the heartland, Carbondale, Illinois borders the Shawnee National Forest and many other natural wonders.
We Succeed Where Others Have Failed
Join us in listening to dreams, finding new pathways of hope, and celebrating the strengths that open new possibilities for your child.
Advance reading fluency and comprehension
Achieve greater focus and engagement
Learn to enjoy math and writing
Get in touch with how you learn
Find deep and lasting friendships
Enrich your brilliance and talents
Acquire life-long strategies to meet goals
Direct your emotions and energy toward positive results
Embrace and express your authentic self
Start a Conversation
Connect with one of our staff to see if Brehm is the right fit for your child and your family.
Discovery Session
Schedule a discovery session with our admissions team to learn about Brehm and our holistic approach.
Feel free to email us with any questions you may have. We're here to support you in every way possible and provide the information you need.
Call
We're delighted to connect with you over a call. Reach out anytime between Monday and Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM to talk with one of our expert staff.