OVERVIEW

Two-Day Workshop

Schedule

Registration

CERTIFIED TRAINING

Level I

Level II Course A

Level II Course B

COLLEGE CREDIT

College Credit Information

COMMENTS FROM ALUMNI

"Your trainers are an asset to the program. They are knowledgeable of and believe in the program - their expertise and enthusiasm make the training worthwhile."

"I have not been as enthusiastic about a "body of knowledge" in a long time.  The training gave me a measurable tool for helping students with a language learning disability develop improved language skills. I was extremely impressed with how thorough it was and how it enabled me to gain confidence by presenting one step at a time."

Wilson Language Training offers individuals the opportunity to apply for Level II Training at WLT established locations. A limited number of training locations are arranged each year based on Wilson Trainer availability. To be placed on the registration mailing list, call (508) 865-5699. Once you receive registration, return to Wilson Language Training. Please know, courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and registration will be received through July. Upon acceptance, a letter will be sent confirming your enrollment.

COURSE B - UPPER STEP INSTRUCTION (Steps 7-12)

Course work consists of a full day session in August or September as well as another full day session in January. If the practicum is added, this requires work with an individual student in the upper steps of the program for a minimum of 40 lessons. Participants submit two videotaped lessons for observation and feedback.

Videotape 1
Individual lesson demonstration in Step 7, 8 or 9

Videotape 2
Individual lesson demonstration in Step 10, 11 or 12

* Criteria should be determined from school records and current testing with the WADE and a formal reading testing.

Student must have completed Steps 1-6 in the Wilson Reading System

Student must demonstrate mastery of Steps 1-6 on the WADE (Wilson Assessment of Decoding and Encoding)

Students must be scheduled for a minimum of two sessions per week (1:1), 45 minutes - 1 hour in length

Suggestion: The practicum situation works best when the selected student has a consistent attendance record and does not have overriding emotional, behavioral issues.

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field

Level I Wilson Certification

Completion of Level I Proficiency Exam Practicum Participants:
· Practicum students are selected according to Wilson established criteria
· Each practicum student is pretested and a report is submitted to the Wilson Trainer for approval

In addition to the materials used in Level I training, teachers participating in a Level 2 practicum will also need the following material:

Dictation Book (Steps 7-12), Student Readers (Steps 7-12), WADE

$250 (Seminars Only)

$450 (Seminars With Practicum)

Course B:  Ten seminar hours with proficiency exam

For Practicum:

Pretesting report, including educational background history and current test results of practicum student

A minimum of 40 completed lessons with written lesson plans

Development of teacher's and student's notebook and student's written work in accordance with WLT program standards

Demonstration of mastered lesson plan procedures (documented by trainer)

Demonstration of understanding of language concepts through accurate teaching with multisensory procedures (documented through Step 10.3)

Demonstration of student success and mastery of decoding/encoding skills, (documented through Step 10.3)

Completion of student posttesting and written report after 40 lessons

Successful completion of the Level II training requirements, including the Course A and B practicum, results in Level II certification in the Wilson program. Participants completing this training are prepared to teach students 1:1 as well as group settings through all steps of the program. They can also present informational seminars (up to 3 hours), but are not qualified as Wilson Trainers.