Oakwood School

My son was sinking fast in 5th grade public school. His negative self image and unhappiness was closely tied to his perception that he was 'dumb, which stressed him out enough that he couldn't focus in the classroom. Transferring to Oakwood completely changed his outlook. This school uses small group instruction and multisensory methods throughout their programs, which work beautifully for my son. He is now being taught at his level, and quickly gaining ground. He is relaxed and happy which carries over into his evenings and weekends. Highly recommended!
—Submitted by a parent

I taught in public schools before coming to Oakwood. This school lives by the motto of "children first". It is a place where kids do succeed when every member of the team--administrators, teachers, parents, outside professionals and the children themselves work together toward a common goal.
—Submitted by a teacher

Very closed, inflexible system to parents. There are channels for communication but they are tightly controlled by the administration. Teachers are pretty competent but once they decide your child is problematic their otherwise warm welcoming manner disappears. They may admit your child, but watch out if the child doesnt fit. The good thing about this school is that they hold the academic bar higher than do most other special education schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Our son attended Oakwood for 6 years with exceptional results. He began after 2 horrible years in public school where the teachers complained about his focus and behavior but were not supportive about special help. Oakwood taught him how to compensate and understand his strengths and weaknesses. He subsequently excelled at Bishop O'Connell HS. This weekend he graduates from VA Tech...Magna Cum Laude in Accounting and Information Systems. Oakwood made this possible.
—Submitted by a parent

Our son started mid-year at Oakwood. The progress he has made in such short time is amazing. He feels better about himself, and is much happier. He is learning strategies to cope with his learning disabilities that actually work!
—Submitted by a parent

Oakwood teaches to the child instead of to the test. The 4:1 student/teacher ratio and kind, compassionate educators make all the difference.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is incredable, it helped me with my organasation and learning disabilities, the teachers have a strong conection with the students, and the students are friendly. Great accadimics, and the students get in to fantastic high schools and live to have very succesfull lives.
—Submitted by a student