Grounded in Research, Proven in Practice
EdReports "All-Green" Rating!
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.
Fundations®
Independent, Real-World Evidence
Real student data from schools across multiple states show Fundations strengthens early literacy skills and accelerates student progress across classrooms.
- 2x more likely to reach a higher DIBELS benchmark
- Kindergarteners 4x more likely to move up a level
- Equivalent to 4–5 additional months of learning
- Accelerated compared to other instruction
- 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
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Highly structured, explicit—with well-established instructional routines
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Teacher-friendly materials make daily routines easy to implement
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FUN HUB® digital platform builds educator knowledge and capacity
The “All-Green” Light for Confident Implementation
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Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
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Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
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Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
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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.
Just Words®
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.
- 1+ year growth for Grades 4–8
- 2 years' growth in 1 year for high school students
- Gains in decoding, real word reading, spelling
- Improved word-reading accuracy and speed
- Fluency gains support reading comprehension
- Stronger confidence across content areas
- ELLs, IEPs, FRL students had equivalent growth
- Decoding and spelling gaps narrowed
- Effective for diverse Tier 2 populations
Approved, Recognized & Recommended
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
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Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
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Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
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Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
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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
Discover how Sarah is helping her struggling students achieve reading success with Just Words.
Fostering confident, independent readers and writers, together.
Wilson Reading System®
Backed by Decades of Research
Research shows that WRS supports growth in foundational reading skills and tracks measurable progress for students with persistent reading difficulties.
- Gains in decoding
- +13 percentile points in alphabetics
- Improvement in word-level reading skills
- Growth in decoding, fluency, and comprehension
- +120 Lexile points per year
- Significant gains across reading measures
- 300+ students tracked over 8 years
- 90%+ improved reading and spelling
- Milestones reached in ~1 year
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
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Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
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Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
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Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
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Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
Meet Jamie
As a WRS Certified Instructor, Jamie watches students move from memorizing rules to truly understanding how reading works.
Mia’s Journey
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Teaches phonics, decoding, word structure, and English conventions
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Supports fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing
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Provides measurable objectives and differentiated instruction for diverse learners
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Includes assessments and progress monitoring to track mastery
Empowering Every Teacher & Student to Succeed