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Welcome to Oakwood School

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.

At Oakwood, we believe ...

  • Every Child Has Unique Potential
    • Your child has strengths that deserve to be recognized and challenges that deserve to be understood. At Oakwood, we embrace both, helping students grow in confidence while discovering how they learn best. 
  • Learning Happens in Community  
    • Education is most powerful when students, families, and educators work together. Oakwood fosters a collaborative, team-based approach, ensuring your child receives the individualized support they need. 
  • Strong Foundations Lead to Bright Futures
    • Your child deserves an education grounded in proven teaching methodologies. Our structured, evidence-based approach helps build the skills, strategies, and self-advocacy tools needed for long-term success. 
  • Innovation Drives Progress 
    • Oakwood combines proven educational methodologies with innovative technology to empower your child to become a confident, capable learner and leader. 

At Oakwood, your child will find a school that truly understands them. A school where learning differences are met with expertise, encouragement, and a belief in every student's potential. 

Discover the Oakwood Difference.

Oakwood School provides a multisensory educational program in which students with learning differences are guided to achieve their unique academic and social potential in a nurturing community environment.
- Oakwood School Mission

Oakwood History: 50+ Years of Supporting Students with Learning Differences

  • Oakwood School was founded in 1971 by Bob & Mary McIntyre, with the support of Dr. Wretha Peterson.

  • In 1981 Oakwood moved to its current location at 7210 Braddock Road in Annandale, VA.

  • In Fall of 2023, Oakwood completed a full campus renovation, expanding to a 42,000-square-foot learning environment designed to support students with diverse learning needs. 

Expert Faculty: Orton-Gillingham Trained Teachers & Academic Leaders

  • 22 full-time classroom teachers, all trained in Orton-Gillingham for reinforcement of structured literacy practices in every subject.
  • 5 academic leadership members, dedicated to curriculum development, teacher coaching, and student growth. 
  • On-site related service providers for Speech-Language and Occupational Therapy. 

Who We Serve: Students with Dyslexia, ADHD & Language-Based Learning Differences

  • 118 students enrolled (63 elementary & 55 middle). 
  • 26% of students identify as students of color. 
  • Students come from 9 individual school districts across Virginia, Maryland, and DC. 

Why Oakwood?

Learn more about our 1st-8th grade special education school serving students with mild to moderate learning differences.

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Oakwood School is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), accredited by the Virginia Council on Private Education (VCPE) and the Virginia Association of Special Education Facilities (VAISEF). Oakwood School is also a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).