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![Young student showing difficulty with reading during early literacy instruction in the DC Metro area]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770667072/akkqobx2rgdyk8furmn8/outreachblog_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770667072/akkqobx2rgdyk8furmn8/outreachblog_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770667072/akkqobx2rgdyk8furmn8/outreachblog_2.png","width":675}])
Jeanine Cyrwus, Director of Outreach & Literacy
Learn how to spot early signs of reading difficulty and dyslexia in kindergarten through second grade, why third-grade reading matters, and when Northern Virginia and DC Metro parents should seek a literacy assessment or dyslexia screening.
- Learning Disabilities
- Outreach & Literacy
- Resources
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Samantha Fleming, Communications
Oakwood School receives a grant from The Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Foundation to increase tuition assistance for students in the DC metro area with language-based learning differences.
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![Oakwood School students in Annandale, Virginia hold completed Power Pack meals before delivery to Food for Others as part of a student-led service project.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766000300/oakwoodschoolcom/rskwtglkmkjar1ntf7ap/HoService5.jpg","width":2200}])
Samantha Fleming, Communications
Learn how Oakwood School’s Student Council Association Service Committee leads a school-wide Winter Service Project that brings students together to support local and national community partners.
- News
- School Life
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Oakwood School
How Oakwood’s deep roots in Annandale continue to support families, celebrate diverse learners, and strengthen our community. A reflection on Oakwood's impact.
- Learning Disabilities
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![Student using manipulatives and visual aids in a multisensory math lesson at Oakwood School for students with dyscalculia.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764885647/oakwoodschoolcom/dklv02nnqakitfxgmien/math4.jpg","width":2200}])
Patricia Stock, Academic Coordinator: Math
Learn more about Oakwood School's math instruction and how it supports students with dyscalculia, dyslexia, and other math learning challenges.
- Academic
- Learning Disabilities
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Cherie Coppage, Admissions Director
Whether you’re searching for the best school for dyslexia, a school that supports children with learning differences, or a special education private school, knowing what to look for is critical.
- Academic
- Admissions
- Learning Disabilities
![oakwood school in virginia jeanine cyrwus working with a student with reading challenges]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760025802/oakwoodschoolcom/keujw7mxuagtulipehvu/octnews-header.jpg","width":2200}])
Jeanine Cyrwus, Director of Outreach & Literacy
Read more about the importance of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, early identification, and effective reading instruction. Discover how Oakwood School supports families through literacy assessments, free dyslexia screenings, and educator outreach across Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area.
- Learning Disabilities
- Outreach & Literacy
- Resources
![two students at oakwood school a specific learning disabilities school in northern virginia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760117130/oakwoodschoolcom/vkl1k5ckq2btwh9hdsjg/connectionblog6.jpg","width":2200}])
Tamara Gordon, Dean of Student Life and Erin Morgan, Dean of Academics
At Oakwood School in Northern Virginia, students build academic confidence through purposeful technology use, hands-on learning, and strong face-to-face connections.
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- Why Oakwood
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