Gaining A New Outlook Through Structured Literacy
Seeing struggling students become confident, independent readers encourages many teachers as they deliver systematic, explicit…
Structured Literacy Helps Students AIM High
A PA school instills confidence and hope in its students through evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction.…
Leading by Listening: a Fundations® Implementation
New York Successful implementation of a reading program is more than an art—it’s a science.…
Structured Literacy & Social Justice: Hope for Better Futures
Literacy programs within the justice system change lives for the better. These programs offer an…
Reasons to Keep Going
Even after an enduring career in education including 25 years as a private Wilson Reading…
Finding the Magic in Reading
For struggling readers, it may seem as though other students learn to read like magic.…
A District’s Deep Dive Into Structured Literacy
Cannon-McMillan School District, PA As Pennsylvania’s recently passed House Bill 1642 promotes Structured Literacy (SL)…
Early Intervention Shapes a Mother’s and Daughter’s Futures
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to switch to remote education, Nora’s mother Kelly suddenly…
“I Couldn’t Walk Out on These Kids”: Longtime Wilson Reading System® Teacher Wins Awards
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) Chris Lee has a lot to be proud of in her…
Wilson® 2023 Summer Conferences | Genuine Structured Literacy: The Key to Success
The 2023 Wilson® Summer Conferences were a smashing success. More than 1,500 participants convened for…
We Have More Work to Do: Structured Literacy for Older Students
We Have More Work to Do: Structured Literacy for Older Students Life can be complicated…
Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System®: What You Need to Know
The science of reading (SoR)—the scientific explanation behind how people learn to read—is not a…
Parent, Advocate, Wilson® Trainer
Many people agree that parenthood changes their lives. It can affect schedules, alter priorities, and…
Paying It Forward: Former WRS Student Receives Leadership Award
Andrew knows what it’s like to have someone willing to go the extra mile to…
It’s Never Too Late: Finally Learning to Read Through WRS
Reading difficulties affect daily tasks many of us take for granted: paying bills, finding housing…
WRS Student Shares Joy for Reading With New Furry Friends
Robyn S. of Illinois glowingly says of her son, Evan, “He has a zest for…
The Road That Leads Home: Fundations® Teacher Dedicates Second Career to Literacy
For Rosa Young, life’s long and winding road led her back home. When she graduated…
Never Invisible: WRS Student Thrives After Tough-to-Spot Diagnosis
Some learning disabilities aren’t obvious, which may make it difficult to access needed services. That…
Wilson® Utilizes PDSA Process to Study Ready to Rise® Implementation in Portland Public Schools
Learning gaps in foundational skills grew tremendously during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilson Language Training (WLT)…
Wilson Language Training® Welcomes Five New Literacy Specialists
Wilson Language Training® (WLT) recently welcomed five new Literacy Specialists to its team. Kimberly Gillingham,…
Foundational Skills Are Key to Success
Carrie Jermolowicz, a K–4 reading specialist, knows firsthand the importance of laying the groundwork for…
Wilson® Accredited Training Partners: Many Hands Make Effective Work
Making “Literacy for All” a reality is a job for many hands at Wilson Language…
Looking to the Future with Fundations® Ready to Rise®
Absenteeism, “summer slide,” reading difficulties, and pandemic-related learning gaps can leave young students unprepared for…
For the Love of Stories: Wilson Reading System® Student Becomes Wordsmith and Writer
A parent never wants to hear that their child might never learn to read or…
Wilson® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification
Wilson® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification Wilson Language Training® (WLT) is proud to announce that…
Sweet Success: Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Teacher Wins Teaching Excellence Award
On the first day of classes, Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) Jacquelyn Gerber got a sweet…
From “I Can’t” to “I Can”: Unwrapping Zoe’s Love of Reading
In March of 2020, Zoe was a knowledgeable second grader with a large vocabulary, but…
A Parent’s Advocacy Helps a Struggling Reader Shine
Competing in pageants, Emily was a confident performer onstage. However, that confidence wavered while attending…
From Reluctant Student to Voracious Reader
In two years, Beatrice (known as Bea) went from being unable to read to devouring…
Taking Center Stage: Two Fourth Graders Shine Bright With Wilson Reading System® (WRS)
In one year, two struggling fourth graders from South Sioux Community Schools in Nebraska became…
Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Student Graduates With Teacher’s Support
While wearing her cap and gown, graduating senior Deanna joined a processional through her Ohio…
In Memoriam: Margaret DeVane Logue
“Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.” -Judy Blume With tremendous sadness, the…
Teacher Success: Rising Above the Challenges
The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Level I Certification is an intensive professional learning program designed…
Talia’s Independence Day: A Just Words® Success Story
When Talia began fourth grade in September 2020, she often sat through classes with an…
Together Again: The Wilson® Trainer Meeting
This summer, Wilson Language Training® hosted its first in-person Wilson® Trainer Meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.…
A Springboard to Success
Sometimes, challenges can become a springboard to success. Hugh, an 11-year-old student from Stonington, CT,…
Noémie’s Reading Challenges Are Also Her Superpower
Noémie (a French name pronounced No-Amy) Doyle was just a kindergartner when her mom, Isabelle,…
A Rising Star Gets a Boost
Sara Everett, a bright rising seventh grader, attended Chestatee Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. Sara wanted…
Remembering Ann Pearce
Last fall, the hearts of the Wilson community were heavy with the loss of our…
Accelerate to Rise
COVID-19-related school closures and online challenges have intensified achievement gaps across the country. While some…
Fundations® is Meaningful & Multisensory in Madison
A year ago, following several months of remote learning, social distancing, and pandemic-related challenges and…
A Change of Tune
After overcoming the challenges of dyslexia and a turbulent academic journey, Wilson Reading System® (WRS)…
Foundational Skills at an Accelerated Pace for Grade 4 and Beyond
As educators and families roll out of a challenging school year and prepare for a…
In Memoriam: Janet Lorenz
With a heavy heart and tremendous gratitude, we bid farewell to our dear friend and colleague, Janet Lorenz.…
Reading Allowed
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner Angela Marks and her growing team of reading instructors are on a mission to foster literacy…
Kindergarten to College
More than a decade ago, long before the word “dyslexia” was widely used, Deanna Fogarty…
Just Words® or Wilson Reading System®?
You might be wondering if your struggling reader is a candidate for Just Words® or the…
A Steadfast Scholar
Connecticut teenager Mackenzie P. is celebrating two academic milestones this year: She graduated from eighth…
Cultivating Confidence
Growing up, Lakesha Costello felt destined to become a teacher. But it was intuition and…
Building Reading Skills and Confidence
Research shows that the sooner children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties receive effective intervention,…
Conquering Dyslexia, Together
Children often follow in a parent’s footsteps when it comes to interests and careers. For…
Keep Moving Forward
The Rowley family of five shares a unique configuration of hereditary traits that affect all…
A Leap of Faith
Pat Shafer retired in 2016, but that didn’t stop her from teaching. Following two decades…
Educator Point of View
As a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.), I have supported dozens of teachers over the years…
Fall 2020 Decoder
As Dyslexia Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re certain you’ll enjoy reading this issue…
WRS Step 12 x 2
Recently, Amy Geary, a Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) and reading consultant in Connecticut, wrote to…
Inspiring One Another
The literacy achievements made by Wilson® educators and students across the country have inspired us for more than three…
Doubling Down on Dyslexia
As identical twins, Bailey and Mackenzie Bennett obviously have a lot in common. Athletic, artistic, and studious, the sisters…
Teaching and Learning Resources for 2020-2021
Whether the 2020–2021 school year finds K–12 teachers and students back in the classroom, working…
Parents’ Appreciation
This spring, during Teacher Appreciation Month, we asked the greater Wilson® community to share their tributes…
Supporting Your Students During Remote and Blended Instruction
Thank you for visiting! Please note we have moved program resources for remote instruction to…
McDaniel College Partners with Wilson to Offer Online Dyslexia Certification
McDaniel College’s Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership master’s degree program has partnered with Wilson Language Training…
Building Sustainability
When last year’s national test scores showed that two thirds of the country’s fourth graders…
Statement of Solidarity
Over the last two weeks, we have witnessed a massive public outcry concerning racial injustices…
Working Together…Apart
Dear Wilson community, It is our sincerest hope that you, your families, students, and colleagues…
Resources for Educators
During extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us at Wilson recognize…
Putting Policy into Practice
The First Step: Passing State Dyslexia Legislation State dyslexia legislation has the potential to provide…
Helping Teachers Teach
To continue to meet the demand for Wilson Language Training’s literacy programs, we are growing…
Fairfield University Launches Online Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate
As states continue to enact laws requiring public schools to accommodate the learning needs of…
Supporting Students During COVID-19 Closures
As a Massachusetts-based company, we are complying with the Governor’s emergency mandate to limit in-person…
Transformative Teaching
Recently nicknamed “Kindness, USA,” Gilbert, AZ, is noted as one of the fastest growing communities…
Response to EdReports on Fundations
Fundations® offers a program deeper and more comprehensive than what is captured by theEdReports rubric.…
Unlocking Opportunities
Eight years ago, Ohio teacher Angela Haning made a binding promise to her first class…
Dyslexia Myths Debunked
For many, fall is synonymous with back-to-school activities and starting the new academic year on a…
With Knowledge, Wisdom
For someone who “stumbled into teaching by accident,” Nelda Reyes certainly landed on her feet,…
Virtual Implementation Support
Recognizing that limited time and distance are barriers to in-person sessions for many, Wilson is…
Step Ahead, Together
This summer’s annual meeting of Wilson® Credentialed Trainers provided an opportunity for educators from 25 states…
Ainsley’s Advantage
If you asked Ainsley Proctor when she was in elementary school what she thought about…
Spring/Summer 2019 Decoder
Wilson’s newsletter, The Decoder, provides an opportunity to recognize the meaningful work taking place in…
Father, Son, and Dyslexia
As a child growing up in Colorado, Steve G. found learning to read a struggle…
Shared Values
The relationship between Wilson Language Training (WLT) and Becker College spans decades. Wilson’s first executive…
Teacher Appreciation
During Teacher Appreciation Month in May we asked educators, “What has been one of your…
Welcome 2019!
What will the Wilson community collectively accomplish during the 8,760 hours that comprise 2019? If…
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning
Do you notice the differences between the three scenarios above? In the first scenario, each…
Advancing Professional Goals
In 2008, St. Joseph’s University (SJU) in Philadelphia embedded the Wilson Reading System® into its…
Peer Support
Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, Ohio native Kelly Ettinger began her WRS…
Inspired by Empathy
Despite her own learning challenges in reading and math as a child, Evan Lefton knew…
Fall/Winter 2018 Decoder
Catch up on the latest news in the Fall/Winter issue of The Decoder, featuring school and district-wide…
Fundations with Fidelity
Inside the cheery, colorful Pre K–2 classrooms at Betty McElmon Elementary School, daily, half-hour lessons…
Dyslexia Across Generations
The signs were subtle at first, beginning in preschool and into kindergarten. Roxanna P. noticed…
Going Forth
Educators from the country’s tiniest towns to largest cities gathered in Boston for a deep…
University of Utah Reading Clinic
In Utah, Michele Blake, Grace Craig, and Holly Dean are three in three million. The…
Spring/Summer 2018 Decoder
Catch up on Wilson news in the Spring/Summer issue of The Decoder, Wilson’s educational newsletter highlighting school…
Shared Success
In 2015, New Jersey teacher Renee Klein and 11 colleagues accepted their school district’s offer…
Teacher Appreciation Month
During Teacher Appreciation Month, we asked educators to share what it means to be part of…
Virtual Mentoring
Live, interactive mentoring in Fundations® and Just Words® is coming to a screen near you!…
Celebrating Teachers & Mothers
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) Holly Keple, a first-grade Fundations® teacher at a public elementary school…
National Siblings Day
Celebrated for the past two decades on April 10, National Siblings Day provides an opportunity…
NYC Middle School Quality Initiative
Now in its seventh academic year, the Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI) in New York City…
Texas District Enters Second Decade of Defying Dyslexia
Eleven years ago, when the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso, TX, implemented…
Marianna’s Mentors
Determination, a supportive family, dedicated teachers, and a cadre of mentors brought first-year special education…
Inspiring Peers & Educators
On his first day of fourth grade three years ago, Britton R. came home begging…
2017 Parent Night
Obtaining assistive technology (AT) for students with learning disabilities can seem overwhelming for parents or…
YMCA Book Club Boosts Summer Literacy
The summer months aren’t just for playing outside and doing fun crafts. At the South…
2017 Trainer Meeting Recap
Educators from 28 states gathered in the seacoast city of Portsmouth, N.H., during the 18th…
Dreams Fulfilled
Forty summers ago in St. Louis, a handful of educators gathered with 21 struggling readers…
First Dyslexia Specialist Graduate
This spring, Margaret Reilley, a teacher in New Jersey’s Stafford Township School District, earned her…
Starting a New Chapter
“I suppose I did okay in kindergarten, but the rest of my formal education was…
Cursive Redux
Cursive handwriting instruction, a rite of childhood in public elementary schools for generations until recently,…
Teen Advocate
As a student with dyslexia, 13-year-old Ainsley P. once would have balked at the sight…
In Appreciation of Teachers
During our Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes, we asked educators to share their most memorable moments…
Leading the Way
While Allison McAvoy can’t predict the future, the veteran educator has a pretty good idea…
Early Learners Rise and Shine
For five minutes every weekday morning, Nancy Close is upstaged in her pre-kindergarten classroom by…
Reaching for the Stars
Indian River Academy (IRA) students, parents, and educators had plenty to cheer about during Florida’s…
Raising Scores, Opening Doors
A persistent parent. A determined school psychologist. A responsive administration and school board. When these…
Ringing in the New Year
A new year provides a perfect opportunity to prepare for the months ahead while also…
Wilson Little Free Library
Inspired by their community’s commitment to literacy, a group of Wilson Reading System® students in…
Third Annual Parent Night
Will my child outgrow dyslexia? How can I best advocate for services for my child?…
Scenes from the 2016 Wilson Conference
Over 350 teachers, trainers, and leaders gathered in Boston’s Seaport District to connect with their…
Stepping Up with Jessica K.
In June, Jessica K. achieved two milestones: finishing the fifth grade AND completing all 12 Steps…
Promising Practices in Wisconsin
Earlier this year, Wilson In-District Trainer Sara Adamovich was invited to participate in the Wisconsin Department…
Barbara Wilson’s Commencement Speech for Fitchburg State University
On May 21, 2016, Barbara Wilson delivered the commencement speech at Fitchburg State University’s undergraduate graduation…
A D.C. Fundations Kindergarten Teacher Shares Words of Wisdom
All eyes seem to be on Marissa McGee’s kindergarten classroom. Marissa’s class “has been heralded…
Teacher Appreciation Week Stories from Inspirational Educators
During our Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes, we asked educators one simple question: “What inspired you…
A Dynamic Duo: Student and Teacher Team Up for Success
In December 2015, Mandy Gilbart, a Wilson Level I Certified educator, reached out to Wilson to share…
Fundations Pre-K Rollout at the Tobin School
When Wilson launched the Fundations® Pre-K Activity Sets this fall, the Tobin School was excited to incorporate them into their…
The Gift of Literacy
Megan Saffell is a second grade teacher at Warren Hills Elementary School in Liberty, MO,…
A Life-Changing Experience
In January 2014, Gabby K. from New Jersey completed Step 12 of the Wilson Reading…
The Sharon Parks Memorial Scholarship 2015 Winners
The Sharon Parks Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of Sharon Bulley Parks, a Wilson…
Scenes from the 2015 Wilson Conference
Newport, Rhode Island, was buzzing with 300 Wilson Reading System® Certified teachers and trainers this…
Interview with WRS Graduate, Chris A.
Chris A., age 13, has gone through all 12 Steps of the Wilson Reading System®…
Overcoming Adversity
Written by Tom K. Senior about his son and WRS Practicum Student, Thomas, Graduate of…
Gina’s Letter of Appreciation
Donna Forbes is the Assistant Principal of Burr Intermediate School, Commack, NY, where she began as…
My Journey with Austin
Wilson from Austin’s Perspective (as told to Misty) Wilson was challenging at first. Then, once…
Scenes from the 2014 Wilson Conference
While looking ahead to Wilson’s upcoming conferences, we thought you might enjoy viewing this collection…