Thursday, October 15, 2009

Success with Complex Learning Disabilities — Part 2 of 12

Brehm Academics

Our small class sizes allows for one-on-one attention
(only 1 to 8 students in each class). Together, we find the
study skills that work best for each student.


Brehm students receive their own individualized educational plan. We emphasize differentiated instruction and small class sizes. Instruction is delivered by highly trained, experienced faculty certified in learning disabilities, content instruction, and/or speech and language pathology.

Cross-curricular competencies and state standards are the focus of Brehm’s curriculum.

Our student’s mastery of these interdisciplinary competencies promotes successful performance in school, the workplace, and the community:
  • Acquiring Information
  • Communication
  • Reasoning
  • Self-management
  • Technology Skill Sets
Learning how to learn is supported through the learning cognition classes for the duration of a student’s academic career at Brehm. Eighty-eight percent of Brehm graduates go on to a post-secondary experience.

The Brehm academic curriculum is accredited or approved by:

• Illinois State Board of Education
• North Central Association
• Independent Schools Association of the Central States.

Students set goals and objectives through a team process and are assessed across a multi-tier curricula. Standard courses meet college requirements. Modified courses teach at a student’s instructional level. Remedial classes target specific deficits. Student progress is measured by criterion referenced testing and yearly administration of standardized testing.


Brehm, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is a unique family style boarding school that empowers students, grades 6 to 12, with complex learning disabilities to recognize and optimize their full potential. Brehm offers a unique holistic program that individually addresses each student’s academic, emotional, and social needs. Eighty-eight percent of Brehm graduates continue on to colleges, junior colleges, technical or vocational schools across the country.

Brehm has a rolling admission. Contact admissions today by calling (618) 457-0371 or email: admissionsinfo@brehm.org

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