Wildwood Academy was founded in 2002 by long-time residents of Oakville, Bud Johnson and Laurie Simpson. Their vision was to create a school environment to address the need for specialized private education in the Halton region where all students could learn despite their level of functioning. With the help of architect, Gren Weis, Bud and Laurie designed a warm and inviting building that now functions as a hub of positive social and learning experiences for students in grades two to eight. Wildwood Academy prides itself in offering small class sizes and intensive support instruction when necessary. Direct Instruction programs are relied upon to teach students who may be functioning above or below grade level with various learning abilities, including but not limited to: Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learning is a positive experience and students achieve significant academic gains and increased self-confidence. Wildwood Academy is a federally incorporated, non-profit, charitable organization that relies heavily on tuition fees and generous community-based donations.