Overbrook Educational Center, or OEC, serves kindergarten through 8th graders from across the city. We have lottery-based admissions as well as the only District program for Visually Impaired/Blind (VIB) students. As a Community School, we have strong partnerships that enhance student, family, and neighborhood engagement.
We are a small school, with about 265 students and 75 staff members. We have one homeroom of each grade from kindergarten to 8th as well as K-2nd Autistic Support, 3rd-5th Life Skills Support, and 6th-8th Life Skills Support classrooms. We also offer Learning Support and Vision services, with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments and an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and dedication to teaching the whole child.
Our goal is for students to be able to excel both academically and socially in all settings. By offering resources and tools tailored to their needs, OEC wants to be at the forefront in empowering sighted and VIB students to reach their full potential––integrating confidently into their high schools of choice and their communities.
At the heart of our mission are two key focus areas: African American History & Cultural Literacy and S.T.E.A.M. education. We believe students should understand where we come from and be equipped with the skills to shape where we’re going. Through a deep exploration of Black history and culture, alongside rigorous learning in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, we empower students to honor the past and innovate for the future.
