Oakwood School

• Oakwood School is a private school in the DC Metro area for bright elementary and middle school students with language-based learning differences, ADHD, or executive function challenges.
• Established in 1971, Oakwood is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education to serve students with specific learning disabilities, including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia.

For over 50 years, Oakwood School has been a place of possibility for students in grades 1-8 with specific learning disabilities.Located in the DC Metro area, we specialize in serving students with mild to moderate learning differences, using systematic, explicit, and direct instruction to help every child thrive.

Individualized Learning Experience
Small class sizes anda collaborative teaching modelensure personalized instruction.Curated learning groups for reading, writing, and math target student strengths and needs.

Building Independence & Self-Advocacy
Explicit, direct instruction teaches students how to learn, not just what to learn. A supportive school cultureempowers students to understand their learning styles and advocate for themselves.

Growth Mindset for Success
Our approach encourages students to embrace challenges and see learning as a journey.Specialized educators trained in Orton-Gillingham and research-based strategies help students reach their full potential.

Facts about Oakwood's Specialized Academic Program

• Every Oakwood student receives at least 150 minutes of small-group instruction daily in Reading, Written Language, and Math. Small groups consist of 3-7 students working at the same instructional level.
• Every classroom teacher at Oakwood School is trained in the Orton-Gillingham method, so students receive evidence-based instruction in every single classroom, regardless of subject.