Grounded in Research, Proven in Practice

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EXCITING NEWS! Fundations received the highest possible score in the Curriculum Navigation Report on The Reading League’s website!

Our Proven Approach

Our Structured Literacy programs are grounded in the science of reading, align to all three tiers of the MTSS framework, and are built on decades of research and proven classroom practice.

Click here to learn more about the alignment of Wilson® programs to the science of reading. 

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Tier 1 (K-5) & Tier 2 (K-3)
Our most widely implemented program, Fundations® is designed for all students in Grades K-5 to establish foundational skills in decoding, encoding, handwriting, morphology, and syntax using engaging, multimodal techniques.
ESSA Tier 2 Studies
Independent, Real-World Evidence

Real student data from schools across multiple states show Fundations strengthens early literacy skills and accelerates student progress across classrooms.

Significant Growth in Key Literacy Skills
  • 2x more likely to reach a higher DIBELS benchmark
  • Kindergarteners 4x more likely to move up a level
Gains in Reading Fluency
  • Equivalent to 4–5 additional months of learning
  • Accelerated compared to other instruction
Equal Impact Across Demographics
  • More students reached highest benchmark category
  • Fewer students requiring Tier 2 or Tier 3 support
Fully Aligned to the Science of Reading

Fundations achieved the highest possible score from The Reading League as a foundational skills program.

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  • Provides comprehensive instruction in foundational literacy skills
  • Highly structured, explicit—with well-established instructional routines
  • Teacher-friendly materials make daily routines easy to implement
  • FUN HUB® digital platform builds educator knowledge and capacity
A Proven Framework for Literacy Success
Fundations® is fully aligned to state and national ELA standards for Grades K-5, providing explicit, systematic instruction in foundational reading, spelling, and language skills.
Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction
Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
  • Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
  • Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
  • Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
  • Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
Don’t Take Our Word for It

Districts across the country are transforming literacy instruction with Fundations.

Double-Digit Gains With Fundations

20%

improvement in oral reading fluency scores

80%

of students met benchmark goals

18%

improvement in reading test scores

Fundations works! Implementing Fundations with fidelity engages the students in an educational structured block of time which promotes growth and understanding of key concepts.

Angela G., Elementary Teacher, New Jersey
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Tier 2
An accelerated, highly explicit, multimodal word study program, Just Words® is designed for students in Grades 4–12 and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention.
ESSA Level 3 Study
Results That Speak for Themselves

Independent research shows Just Words improves literacy skills, closes word-level reading gaps, and supports consistent growth across grades and student groups.

Significant Growth in Key Literacy Skills
  • 1+ year growth for Grades 4–8
  • 2 years' growth in 1 year for high school students
  • Gains in decoding, real word reading, spelling
Gains in Reading Fluency
  • Improved word-reading accuracy and speed
  • Fluency gains support reading comprehension
  • Stronger confidence across content areas
Equal Impact Across Demographics
  • ELLs, IEPs, FRL students had equivalent growth
  • Decoding and spelling gaps narrowed
  • Effective for diverse Tier 2 populations
Approved, Recognized & Recommended
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Just Words® is recognized and approved by state education agencies as an evidence-based reading intervention program. These endorsements confirm its alignment with rigorous literacy standards, Structured Literacy frameworks, and evidence-based reading instruction.

Instruction That Measures Up
Just Words® is aligned to key foundational and language standards, providing struggling readers in Grades 4–12 with explicit instruction in phonics, word structure, and total word analysis.
Teaches accuracy, fluency, and comprehension strategies to support reading for meaning
Covers spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and conventions of standard English
Provides practice with high-frequency irregular words, prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Prepares students to access and master grade-level reading and writing tasks
  • Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
  • Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
  • Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
  • Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
"Just Words, Just Works"

We caught up with Just Words educators to get their unvarnished opinions of the program and its effectiveness.

Reading Specialist Spotlight
Marking a Turning Point in Our Academic Trajectory

Discover how Sarah is helping her struggling students achieve reading success with Just Words.

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Fostering confident, independent readers and writers, together.

Discover how Wilson can be your partner in literacy success.
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Tier 3
Our flagship intensive intervention program for students with dyslexia, Wilson Reading System® (WRS) serves students in Grades 2-12 and adults with a language-based learning disability.
Backed by Research

More than 30 years of studies indicate WRS is effective in developing the reading skills of individuals with a language-based learning disability or who have otherwise struggled to learn to read.

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Endorsed for Structured Literacy & Dyslexia Intervention

Wilson Reading System® is recognized and approved by states nationwide as an evidence-based Structured Literacy and dyslexia intervention. These endorsements confirm WRS meets rigorous standards for literacy instruction, dyslexia remediation, and professional development for educators.

Built on Trusted Literacy Benchmarks
WRS supports key foundational and language standards critical for struggling readers, providing explicit instruction in phonics, decoding, spelling, and fluency.
Builds comprehension and vocabulary through structured discussion and guided text analysis
Covers spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and conventions of standard English
Provides practice with high-frequency irregular words, prefixes, roots, and suffixes
Prepares students to access and master grade-level reading and writing tasks
  • Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
  • Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
  • Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
  • Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
Meet Jamie
An educator who teaches the why—and sees students take off

As a WRS Certified Instructor, Jamie watches students move from memorizing rules to truly understanding how reading works.

Mia’s Journey
From Struggling Reader to Grade-Level Achiever

Mia had learned to shut down when reading felt too hard. With WRS instruction, she gained skills, confidence, and the courage to try again.

Reading composite:
2nd → 35th percentile

Grade-level reading achieved and IEP goal met

Successful transition back to general education

Empowering Every Teacher & Student to Succeed

With four decades of proven results, Wilson continues to innovate—aligning with the latest science of reading research to elevate instruction for today’s classrooms.

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