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private school in dc metro area for students with dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia

Welcome to Oakwood School!

Oakwood School has been serving students in 1st through 8th grades with specific learning disabilities in the DC Metro area since 1971. As a special education school, we serve students with mild to moderate learning differences through systematic, explicit, and direct instruction. 

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

students making a pyramid outside and smiling

At Oakwood, we believe ...

  • each child is created with unique potential.
    • Oakwood recognizes and addresses individual challenges while helping students discover and develop personal strengths.  
  • in the empowerment of community. 
    • Oakwood works as a team including students, families, teachers, and professionals to create a community dedicated to serving the whole child. 
  • in the foundation of tradition.
    • Oakwood gives students a solid educational foundation based on proven teaching approaches and methodologies. 
  • in the progress of innovation. 
    • Oakwood integrates innovative educational strategies and technologies to empower students as effective leaders. 

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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), and a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW).