Discover Oakland
Does this sound familiar?
“We realized he was being disruptive to avoid reading out loud in class.”
“She got bullied when she stumbled on her words and refused to go back.”
“For other kids it was fine, but for us, homework was a total bear, filled with screaming and tears every night.”
“She was so obviously bright in preschool and kindergarten, but as the years progressed we noticed her losing confidence and hating school.”
This is what many bright children with learning and attention differences experience in school and at home.
They see their peers easily picking up basic skills in reading, writing, spelling, or math while they may be struggling, embarrassed, and confused. Often, they are gifted in one subject, making their weaknesses in another much more difficult to understand. These students may become frustrated, act out, or simply lose confidence, which can have lifelong implications on their attitude towards school.
The Good News
At Oakland School, we understand the challenges of a mainstream educational setting for our students and their parents. Exploring admissions opportunities at Oakland School is the first step in changing your child’s trajectory. With individualized academic programs, one-to-one instruction, and an ungraded curriculum, our school allows students to progress as rapidly as possible, or as slowly as necessary, creating self-confidence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude toward school. We teach children not just what they need to learn, but also the strategies that work best for how they learn. After Oakland, parents often find the changes in their child nothing short of remarkable.
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Welcome to Oakland School
Set on a stunning 450-acre campus outside Charlottesville, VA, Oakland School has been changing how students learn since its inception in 1967. Here, children become confident self-advocates, grow moral character, and finally enjoy school. At Oakland School, where every student thrives is not just an idea, it’s a promise we have been keeping for the better part of a century.
Oakland school tour
A unique and ideal setting for learning and character development, Oakland School is located on 450 acres of peaceful countryside near Charlottesville, VA. With multiple academic and summer camp buildings, a newly renovated gymnasium, a barn and riding ring, and plenty of green space, Oakland’s beautiful grounds promote movement between classes and community among students.
Summer Camp at Oakland School
Oakland’s five-week summer camp program is the perfect blend of academics and traditional summer fun. Well-suited for students who have learning differences, need an academic boost, or an individualized learning plan, Summer Camp at Oakland School ensures your child not only stays on track, but also has a leg up when he or she returns to school next fall.
Here’s what Oakland School parents have to say:
"As an alumni parent and grandparent, I can say that Oakland School saved our son and grandson. Both boys could not keep up even in top-rated public schools with LD resources. They shut down and became belligerent, sad children at school. Oakland School gave them the confidence and tools to become successful students in high school and life-long learners with a joy in reading."