A nonprofit therapeutic school in development

A school designed around the whole child.

Brooks brings education, therapy, communication, movement, and family support together for students with complex learning and support needs.

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Opening goal: Fall 2027 in Quincy, Illinois

Communicationis the brook that runs through everything.

Designed to work together

Students and families stay at the center.

Every component of Brooks Therapeutic Academy is intentionally designed to support and strengthen the others while keeping students and families at the center.

The Brooks whole-school system places students and families at the center of education, therapy, recreation, family support, vocational development, peer relationships, and community integration.

Building toward Fall 2027

Brooks is moving from vision to reality.

Brooks Therapeutic Academy is an Illinois nonprofit and federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Work is underway across facilities, school approval, staffing, partnerships, fundraising, and program development.

CompleteNonprofit incorporationMay 2026
CompleteFederal 501(c)(3) recognitionAugust 2026
In progressFacility, partnerships & fundingNow
NextSchool approval, hiring & enrollment2026–27
GoalWelcome our first studentsFall 2027

Help build Brooks

A stronger future is something we build together.

We want to hear from families, school districts, therapists, educators, community organizations, volunteers, and donors who believe West Central Illinois needs a school like Brooks.

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