- Enjoy the amenities of our on-site experience at the Seaport Hotel Boston, including breakfasts, lunches, and Thursday networking reception.
- Access our virtual platform for digital handouts. Session activity sheets will be printed and provided.
- Review on-demand recordings after the conference through Oct. 31, 2023.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE, GET INSPIRED, & CONNECT WITH SCIENCE OF READING EXPERTS & EDUCATORS!
Registration for our Fundations® Conference is now open.
ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY
- Watch on-demand recordings through Oct. 31, 2023.
- View digital handouts and printable session activity sheets.
- Explore our virtual platform’s community and resources.
ON-DEMAND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Don't miss out on our expert Science of Reading content.
COMING TO BOSTON? RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Book your Seaport Hotel Boston accommodations now at the special discounted rate of $275 plus tax per night.
Rooms are very limited! Rate valid on a space-available basis until June 16, 2023.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Barbara A. Wilson, M.Ed.
Author & Co-Founder, Wilson Language Training
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI
President,
Valley Speech Language and Learning Center
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.
Researcher/Consultant
Hugh Catts, Ph.D.
Professor of the School of Communication Science and Disorders,
Florida State University
Join Us Online or In-Person July 13 - 14, 2023
or call 877-732-7678 and use group code: WILS23
Explore the Science of Reading with world-class experts.
In-Person Tuition: $489*
Are You WRS Certified? Learn & Earn by Attending
Wilson Reading System® Certified Educators may use the certificate of attendance from the Fundations® Conference toward renewal of their Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) and Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credentials in the Wilson category.
For more information, please visit FAQs for Wilson Professional Credentials.
Unlock the Science of Reading
Our Featured Speakers will walk you through important research behind the Science of Reading, as well as point out what educators should know to effectively help students achieve literacy.
WRS Certified Teacher Conference and Wilson Trainer Meeting participants will also share these general sessions.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
ATTEND IN PERSON
- Nancy Richardson, Arizona
LEARN HOW TO TRANSLATE THE SCIENCE OF READING INTO FUNDATIONS INSTRUCTION
Experience the Fundations® Conference.
ON-DEMAND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Win a Free Registration!
Five-in-Five Fundations Teacher Slam
How do you make Fundations even more fun in your classroom? Show us!
In addition to free registration, winners will present five slides in five minutes in person during the Five-in-Five Fundations Teacher Slam session on Friday, July 14, in Boston, MA.
Download the PowerPoint template.
Follow the instructions included in the template and complete your slides.
When you’re ready, submit your entry no later than Sunday, April 30.
Winners will be notified via email by Friday, May 19.
SEE THE VALUE: ENJOY OUR DISCOUNTED RATES
Build shared understanding within your school or district by having a team of educators attend. Special discount rates available for groups of five or more.*
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FUNDING TIP
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
LeDerick Horne
LeDerick draws from his book “Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success” and his own experience of struggling to read. This motivating session will provide you with evidence-based practices that help students develop positive identities as people who learn differently.
Poet, Speaker, and Advocate
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Led by our experienced Wilson team, discover how the essential elements of the Science of Reading relate to your Fundations instruction in breakout sessions. Build your understanding of genuine Structured Literacy and how to put it into practice with helpful tips throughout the day.
These breakout and general sessions are exclusive to Fundations Conference participants.
Focus on Foundational Literacy Skills
Connecting the Dots: Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and Wilson Programs
Barbara Wilson, M.Ed.
The Role of Reading Fluency Within Structured Literacy
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D.
Rethinking Assessment and Intervention for Reading Comprehension
Hugh Catts, Ph.D.
Structured Literacy Among English Learners: What Every Educator Should Know
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC/SLP, CDT, CALT, QI
The Words That Matter Most
LeDerick Horne
Beyond 80% @ 80%
Wilson Conference Presentation Team
Beyond the Fundations Lesson: Making SoR Connections Throughout the Day
Wilson Conference Presentation Team
Five-in-Five Fundations Teacher Slam
Contest Winners
LEARN & EARN
Wilson Reading System® Certified Educators may use the certificate of attendance from the Fundations® Conference toward renewal of their Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) and Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) credentials in the Wilson category.
For more information, please visit FAQs for Wilson Professional Credentials.
Are You WRS Certified?
Earn 11.75 hours of professional learning by watching on-demand recordings from the Fundations Conference. Upon successful completion, you can download your certificate of attendance with number of hours to document professional development for school, licensure, or other use.
NEED HELP GETTING APPROVAL TO REGISTER?
Convince your administrator of the Fundations Conference's value for your professional development. Our justification letter template makes getting approval easier. Just download, edit to focus on elements that are most relevant to you, and send the message to your administrator to make your case.
READY TO JOIN THE FUN ONLINE?
FOR ON-DEMAND RECORDINGS
WHOVA TIPS
Here are some tips to ensure that you're prepared to watch the on-demand recordings:
- Set up your account for the Whova virtual platform via the web portal or the downloadable mobile app. Please use the same email address as was submitted for your on-demand registration.
- Find the Agenda on the virtual platform and be sure to "RSVP" for one session in each time slot to reserve your seat (and get access to the Zoom link if attending online). Only "RSVP" to an optional session if you are planning to attend, as they are not required.
- If you haven't received an email about signing into the event app, please check your spam/junk mail folder to find an email from Whova. You may also want to allow email from event-noreply@whova.io by adding it to your address book or another method.
- Want to learn more about using the Whova virtual platform? Check out the Attendee Guide for a helpful video and instructions.
CONNECT ONLINE
- Participate in livestreamed and instructor-led sessions via our virtual platform.
- Follow along with digital handouts and printable session activity sheets.
- Access on-demand recordings from Aug. 1, through Oct. 31, 2023.
Online Tuition: $399* | To register, select payment method:
In-person registration for Boston is sold out! Please enroll above to connect online.
To receive notification if an in-person seat opens, add your name to the waitlist.
Registration for On-Demand Recordings only will open on August 1.
Register by July 5, at 11:59 p.m. EDT
| To register, select payment method:
Registration is closed for online livestreaming and for in-person attendance.
- To access the on-demand videos:
- Log in to your Whova account.
- Click on the Agenda tab, then “sessions.”
- Choose the day you want to view.
- Scroll down and click the “view session.” button to the session you want to watch.
- Once you are in the session click “view session.”
- Click on the link to the recording.
- Log in to your Whova account.