BRAUN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Braun Educational Center is a public school that is part of the Southwest Cook Coop Spec Ed school district, located in Oak Forest, IL with about 115 students. With about 19 teachers, Braun Educational Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Braun Educational Center, located in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a specialized facility operated by the South West Cooperative Association for Special Education (SWCASE). It is designed to provide comprehensive educational and therapeutic services to students with diverse learning needs, ranging from early childhood through high school. The center is recognized for its commitment to creating a highly structured, supportive environment that focuses on individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to help students overcome academic, social, and emotional challenges.
The curriculum at Braun emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating academic instruction with essential life skills, behavioral support, and therapeutic interventions such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy. By maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, clinical staff, and families, the center aims to empower its students to reach their full potential. Ultimately, Braun Educational Center serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who require specialized attention receive the personalized guidance necessary for success in both the classroom and in their transition to post-secondary life.
For more information, contact Braun Educational Center at (708) 687-4971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oak Forest, IL 60452-1841
(708) 687-4971
BRAUN EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a public school in Oak Forest, IL with about 115 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southwest Cook Coop Spec Ed
- Total Students:
- 115
- Teachers:
- 19.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 115 students
- Black or African American
- 52.2%
- White
- 31.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 20.0%
- Male
- 80.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.