Gaining A New Outlook Through Structured Literacy March 31, 2024 Seeing struggling students become confident, independent readers encourages many teachers as they deliver systematic, explicit… Read more
Structured Literacy Helps Students AIM High February 12, 2024 A PA school instills confidence and hope in its students through evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction.… Read more
Leading by Listening: a Fundations® Implementation January 31, 2024 New York Successful implementation of a reading program is more than an art—it’s a science.… Read more
Structured Literacy & Social Justice: Hope for Better Futures December 21, 2023 Literacy programs within the justice system change lives for the better. These programs offer an… Read more
Reasons to Keep Going November 29, 2023 Even after an enduring career in education including 25 years as a private Wilson Reading… Read more
Finding the Magic in Reading October 5, 2023 For struggling readers, it may seem as though other students learn to read like magic.… Read more
A District’s Deep Dive Into Structured Literacy September 26, 2023 Cannon-McMillan School District, PA As Pennsylvania’s recently passed House Bill 1642 promotes Structured Literacy (SL)… Read more
Early Intervention Shapes a Mother’s and Daughter’s Futures August 28, 2023 When the COVID-19 pandemic caused schools to switch to remote education, Nora’s mother Kelly suddenly… Read more
“I Couldn’t Walk Out on These Kids”: Longtime Wilson Reading System® Teacher Wins Awards August 11, 2023 Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) Chris Lee has a lot to be proud of in her… Read more
Wilson® 2023 Summer Conferences | Genuine Structured Literacy: The Key to Success July 31, 2023 The 2023 Wilson® Summer Conferences were a smashing success. More than 1,500 participants convened for… Read more
We Have More Work to Do: Structured Literacy for Older Students July 26, 2023 We Have More Work to Do: Structured Literacy for Older Students Life can be complicated… Read more
Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System®: What You Need to Know July 21, 2023 The science of reading (SoR)—the scientific explanation behind how people learn to read—is not a… Read more
Parent, Advocate, Wilson® Trainer June 15, 2023 Many people agree that parenthood changes their lives. It can affect schedules, alter priorities, and… Read more
Paying It Forward: Former WRS Student Receives Leadership Award June 9, 2023 Andrew knows what it’s like to have someone willing to go the extra mile to… Read more
It’s Never Too Late: Finally Learning to Read Through WRS May 25, 2023 Reading difficulties affect daily tasks many of us take for granted: paying bills, finding housing… Read more
WRS Student Shares Joy for Reading With New Furry Friends May 15, 2023 Robyn S. of Illinois glowingly says of her son, Evan, “He has a zest for… Read more
The Road That Leads Home: Fundations® Teacher Dedicates Second Career to Literacy May 3, 2023 For Rosa Young, life’s long and winding road led her back home. When she graduated… Read more
Never Invisible: WRS Student Thrives After Tough-to-Spot Diagnosis April 18, 2023 Some learning disabilities aren’t obvious, which may make it difficult to access needed services. That… Read more
Wilson® Utilizes PDSA Process to Study Ready to Rise® Implementation in Portland Public Schools April 3, 2023 Learning gaps in foundational skills grew tremendously during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilson Language Training (WLT)… Read more
Wilson Language Training® Welcomes Five New Literacy Specialists March 24, 2023 Wilson Language Training® (WLT) recently welcomed five new Literacy Specialists to its team. Kimberly Gillingham,… Read more
Foundational Skills Are Key to Success March 17, 2023 Carrie Jermolowicz, a K–4 reading specialist, knows firsthand the importance of laying the groundwork for… Read more
Wilson® Accredited Training Partners: Many Hands Make Effective Work March 6, 2023 Making “Literacy for All” a reality is a job for many hands at Wilson Language… Read more
Looking to the Future with Fundations® Ready to Rise® February 28, 2023 Absenteeism, “summer slide,” reading difficulties, and pandemic-related learning gaps can leave young students unprepared for… Read more
For the Love of Stories: Wilson Reading System® Student Becomes Wordsmith and Writer February 13, 2023 A parent never wants to hear that their child might never learn to read or… Read more
Wilson® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification January 27, 2023 Wilson® Accessibility Expert Earns CPACC Certification Wilson Language Training® (WLT) is proud to announce that… Read more
Sweet Success: Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Teacher Wins Teaching Excellence Award January 26, 2023 On the first day of classes, Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) Jacquelyn Gerber got a sweet… Read more
From “I Can’t” to “I Can”: Unwrapping Zoe’s Love of Reading January 20, 2023 In March of 2020, Zoe was a knowledgeable second grader with a large vocabulary, but… Read more
A Parent’s Advocacy Helps a Struggling Reader Shine January 13, 2023 Competing in pageants, Emily was a confident performer onstage. However, that confidence wavered while attending… Read more
From Reluctant Student to Voracious Reader December 22, 2022 In two years, Beatrice (known as Bea) went from being unable to read to devouring… Read more
Taking Center Stage: Two Fourth Graders Shine Bright With Wilson Reading System® (WRS) December 22, 2022 In one year, two struggling fourth graders from South Sioux Community Schools in Nebraska became… Read more
Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Student Graduates With Teacher’s Support December 22, 2022 While wearing her cap and gown, graduating senior Deanna joined a processional through her Ohio… Read more
In Memoriam: Margaret DeVane Logue December 16, 2022 “Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.” -Judy Blume With tremendous sadness, the… Read more
Teacher Success: Rising Above the Challenges December 7, 2022 The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Level I Certification is an intensive professional learning program designed… Read more
Talia’s Independence Day: A Just Words® Success Story November 22, 2022 When Talia began fourth grade in September 2020, she often sat through classes with an… Read more
Together Again: The Wilson® Trainer Meeting August 26, 2022 This summer, Wilson Language Training® hosted its first in-person Wilson® Trainer Meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.… Read more
A Springboard to Success July 7, 2022 Sometimes, challenges can become a springboard to success. Hugh, an 11-year-old student from Stonington, CT,… Read more
Noémie’s Reading Challenges Are Also Her Superpower May 24, 2022 Noémie (a French name pronounced No-Amy) Doyle was just a kindergartner when her mom, Isabelle,… Read more
A Rising Star Gets a Boost April 13, 2022 Sara Everett, a bright rising seventh grader, attended Chestatee Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. Sara wanted… Read more
Remembering Ann Pearce January 20, 2022 Last fall, the hearts of the Wilson community were heavy with the loss of our… Read more
Accelerate to Rise August 18, 2021 COVID-19-related school closures and online challenges have intensified achievement gaps across the country. While some… Read more
Fundations® is Meaningful & Multisensory in Madison June 24, 2021 A year ago, following several months of remote learning, social distancing, and pandemic-related challenges and… Read more
A Change of Tune June 18, 2021 After overcoming the challenges of dyslexia and a turbulent academic journey, Wilson Reading System® (WRS)… Read more
Foundational Skills at an Accelerated Pace for Grade 4 and Beyond June 8, 2021 As educators and families roll out of a challenging school year and prepare for a… Read more
In Memoriam: Janet Lorenz June 7, 2021 With a heavy heart and tremendous gratitude, we bid farewell to our dear friend and colleague, Janet Lorenz.… Read more
Reading Allowed May 20, 2021 Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner Angela Marks and her growing team of reading instructors are on a mission to foster literacy… Read more
Tackling Dyslexia April 28, 2021 Place a football and a book in front of eighth grader Liam L., and there… Read more
Kindergarten to College March 26, 2021 More than a decade ago, long before the word “dyslexia” was widely used, Deanna Fogarty… Read more
Just Words® or Wilson Reading System®? March 11, 2021 You might be wondering if your struggling reader is a candidate for Just Words® or the… Read more
A Steadfast Scholar February 14, 2021 Connecticut teenager Mackenzie P. is celebrating two academic milestones this year: She graduated from eighth… Read more
Cultivating Confidence January 27, 2021 Growing up, Lakesha Costello felt destined to become a teacher. But it was intuition and… Read more
Building Reading Skills and Confidence January 14, 2021 Research shows that the sooner children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties receive effective intervention,… Read more
Conquering Dyslexia, Together December 21, 2020 Children often follow in a parent’s footsteps when it comes to interests and careers. For… Read more
Keep Moving Forward December 1, 2020 The Rowley family of five shares a unique configuration of hereditary traits that affect all… Read more
A Leap of Faith November 24, 2020 Pat Shafer retired in 2016, but that didn’t stop her from teaching. Following two decades… Read more
Educator Point of View November 10, 2020 As a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.), I have supported dozens of teachers over the years… Read more
Fall 2020 Decoder October 29, 2020 As Dyslexia Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re certain you’ll enjoy reading this issue… Read more
WRS Step 12 x 2 September 4, 2020 Recently, Amy Geary, a Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) and reading consultant in Connecticut, wrote to… Read more
Inspiring One Another August 17, 2020 The literacy achievements made by Wilson® educators and students across the country have inspired us for more than three… Read more
Doubling Down on Dyslexia August 7, 2020 As identical twins, Bailey and Mackenzie Bennett obviously have a lot in common. Athletic, artistic, and studious, the sisters… Read more
Teaching and Learning Resources for 2020-2021 August 6, 2020 Whether the 2020–2021 school year finds K–12 teachers and students back in the classroom, working… Read more
Parents’ Appreciation July 29, 2020 This spring, during Teacher Appreciation Month, we asked the greater Wilson® community to share their tributes… Read more
Supporting Your Students During Remote and Blended Instruction July 24, 2020 Thank you for visiting! Please note we have moved program resources for remote instruction to… Read more
McDaniel College Partners with Wilson to Offer Online Dyslexia Certification July 10, 2020 McDaniel College’s Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership master’s degree program has partnered with Wilson Language Training… Read more
Building Sustainability June 15, 2020 When last year’s national test scores showed that two thirds of the country’s fourth graders… Read more
Statement of Solidarity June 12, 2020 Over the last two weeks, we have witnessed a massive public outcry concerning racial injustices… Read more
Sharing the Gift of Literacy May 12, 2020 At age 9, Michelle D. set a goal for her future self. When she was… Read more
Working Together…Apart April 30, 2020 Dear Wilson community, It is our sincerest hope that you, your families, students, and colleagues… Read more
Resources for Educators April 27, 2020 During extended school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us at Wilson recognize… Read more
Putting Policy into Practice April 16, 2020 The First Step: Passing State Dyslexia Legislation State dyslexia legislation has the potential to provide… Read more
Helping Teachers Teach April 9, 2020 To continue to meet the demand for Wilson Language Training’s literacy programs, we are growing… Read more
Fairfield University Launches Online Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate April 2, 2020 As states continue to enact laws requiring public schools to accommodate the learning needs of… Read more
Supporting Students During COVID-19 Closures March 13, 2020 As a Massachusetts-based company, we are complying with the Governor’s emergency mandate to limit in-person… Read more
Year in Review December 18, 2019 As 2019 comes to an end, we not only close the books on another year… Read more
Transformative Teaching December 4, 2019 Recently nicknamed “Kindness, USA,” Gilbert, AZ, is noted as one of the fastest growing communities… Read more
Response to EdReports on Fundations November 13, 2019 Fundations® offers a program deeper and more comprehensive than what is captured by theEdReports rubric.… Read more
Unlocking Opportunities October 21, 2019 Eight years ago, Ohio teacher Angela Haning made a binding promise to her first class… Read more
Dyslexia Myths Debunked October 7, 2019 For many, fall is synonymous with back-to-school activities and starting the new academic year on a… Read more
With Knowledge, Wisdom September 19, 2019 For someone who “stumbled into teaching by accident,” Nelda Reyes certainly landed on her feet,… Read more
Virtual Implementation Support September 10, 2019 Recognizing that limited time and distance are barriers to in-person sessions for many, Wilson is… Read more
Step Ahead, Together August 22, 2019 This summer’s annual meeting of Wilson® Credentialed Trainers provided an opportunity for educators from 25 states… Read more
Ainsley’s Advantage July 22, 2019 If you asked Ainsley Proctor when she was in elementary school what she thought about… Read more
Spring/Summer 2019 Decoder July 12, 2019 Wilson’s newsletter, The Decoder, provides an opportunity to recognize the meaningful work taking place in… Read more
Father, Son, and Dyslexia June 27, 2019 As a child growing up in Colorado, Steve G. found learning to read a struggle… Read more
Shared Values June 24, 2019 The relationship between Wilson Language Training (WLT) and Becker College spans decades. Wilson’s first executive… Read more
Teacher Appreciation June 11, 2019 During Teacher Appreciation Month in May we asked educators, “What has been one of your… Read more
Welcome 2019! January 25, 2019 What will the Wilson community collectively accomplish during the 8,760 hours that comprise 2019? If… Read more
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning December 18, 2018 Do you notice the differences between the three scenarios above? In the first scenario, each… Read more
Advancing Professional Goals November 28, 2018 In 2008, St. Joseph’s University (SJU) in Philadelphia embedded the Wilson Reading System® into its… Read more
Peer Support November 21, 2018 Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, Ohio native Kelly Ettinger began her WRS… Read more
Inspired by Empathy November 8, 2018 Despite her own learning challenges in reading and math as a child, Evan Lefton knew… Read more
Fall/Winter 2018 Decoder October 30, 2018 Catch up on the latest news in the Fall/Winter issue of The Decoder, featuring school and district-wide… Read more
Fundations with Fidelity October 4, 2018 Inside the cheery, colorful Pre K–2 classrooms at Betty McElmon Elementary School, daily, half-hour lessons… Read more
Dyslexia Across Generations August 23, 2018 The signs were subtle at first, beginning in preschool and into kindergarten. Roxanna P. noticed… Read more
Going Forth July 31, 2018 Educators from the country’s tiniest towns to largest cities gathered in Boston for a deep… Read more
University of Utah Reading Clinic July 24, 2018 In Utah, Michele Blake, Grace Craig, and Holly Dean are three in three million. The… Read more
Spring/Summer 2018 Decoder June 5, 2018 Catch up on Wilson news in the Spring/Summer issue of The Decoder, Wilson’s educational newsletter highlighting school… Read more
Shared Success June 4, 2018 In 2015, New Jersey teacher Renee Klein and 11 colleagues accepted their school district’s offer… Read more
Teacher Appreciation Month May 30, 2018 During Teacher Appreciation Month, we asked educators to share what it means to be part of… Read more
Virtual Mentoring May 29, 2018 Live, interactive mentoring in Fundations® and Just Words® is coming to a screen near you!… Read more
Celebrating Teachers & Mothers May 10, 2018 Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) Holly Keple, a first-grade Fundations® teacher at a public elementary school… Read more
National Siblings Day April 9, 2018 Celebrated for the past two decades on April 10, National Siblings Day provides an opportunity… Read more
Welcome 2018! January 25, 2018 As this new year begins, we’re continuing the momentum of 2017! We are preparing to… Read more
NYC Middle School Quality Initiative December 19, 2017 Now in its seventh academic year, the Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI) in New York City… Read more
Texas District Enters Second Decade of Defying Dyslexia November 21, 2017 Eleven years ago, when the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso, TX, implemented… Read more
Marianna’s Mentors November 6, 2017 Determination, a supportive family, dedicated teachers, and a cadre of mentors brought first-year special education… Read more
Inspiring Peers & Educators November 1, 2017 On his first day of fourth grade three years ago, Britton R. came home begging… Read more
2017 Parent Night October 18, 2017 Obtaining assistive technology (AT) for students with learning disabilities can seem overwhelming for parents or… Read more
YMCA Book Club Boosts Summer Literacy August 31, 2017 The summer months aren’t just for playing outside and doing fun crafts. At the South… Read more
2017 Trainer Meeting Recap August 8, 2017 Educators from 28 states gathered in the seacoast city of Portsmouth, N.H., during the 18th… Read more
Dreams Fulfilled July 14, 2017 Forty summers ago in St. Louis, a handful of educators gathered with 21 struggling readers… Read more
First Dyslexia Specialist Graduate June 5, 2017 This spring, Margaret Reilley, a teacher in New Jersey’s Stafford Township School District, earned her… Read more
Starting a New Chapter May 31, 2017 “I suppose I did okay in kindergarten, but the rest of my formal education was… Read more
Cursive Redux May 19, 2017 Cursive handwriting instruction, a rite of childhood in public elementary schools for generations until recently,… Read more
Teen Advocate May 8, 2017 As a student with dyslexia, 13-year-old Ainsley P. once would have balked at the sight… Read more
In Appreciation of Teachers May 4, 2017 During our Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes, we asked educators to share their most memorable moments… Read more
Leading the Way April 4, 2017 While Allison McAvoy can’t predict the future, the veteran educator has a pretty good idea… Read more
Early Learners Rise and Shine March 22, 2017 For five minutes every weekday morning, Nancy Close is upstaged in her pre-kindergarten classroom by… Read more
Reaching for the Stars March 6, 2017 Indian River Academy (IRA) students, parents, and educators had plenty to cheer about during Florida’s… Read more
Raising Scores, Opening Doors January 23, 2017 A persistent parent. A determined school psychologist. A responsive administration and school board. When these… Read more
Ringing in the New Year January 12, 2017 A new year provides a perfect opportunity to prepare for the months ahead while also… Read more
Wilson Little Free Library November 22, 2016 Inspired by their community’s commitment to literacy, a group of Wilson Reading System® students in… Read more
Third Annual Parent Night October 20, 2016 Will my child outgrow dyslexia? How can I best advocate for services for my child?… Read more
Scenes from the 2016 Wilson Conference September 21, 2016 Over 350 teachers, trainers, and leaders gathered in Boston’s Seaport District to connect with their… Read more
Stepping Up with Jessica K. August 15, 2016 In June, Jessica K. achieved two milestones: finishing the fifth grade AND completing all 12 Steps… Read more
Promising Practices in Wisconsin August 15, 2016 Earlier this year, Wilson In-District Trainer Sara Adamovich was invited to participate in the Wisconsin Department… Read more
Barbara Wilson’s Commencement Speech for Fitchburg State University July 20, 2016 On May 21, 2016, Barbara Wilson delivered the commencement speech at Fitchburg State University’s undergraduate graduation… Read more
A D.C. Fundations Kindergarten Teacher Shares Words of Wisdom June 9, 2016 All eyes seem to be on Marissa McGee’s kindergarten classroom. Marissa’s class “has been heralded… Read more
Teacher Appreciation Week Stories from Inspirational Educators May 31, 2016 During our Teacher Appreciation Week Sweepstakes, we asked educators one simple question: “What inspired you… Read more
A Dynamic Duo: Student and Teacher Team Up for Success January 7, 2016 In December 2015, Mandy Gilbart, a Wilson Level I Certified educator, reached out to Wilson to share… Read more
Fundations Pre-K Rollout at the Tobin School December 10, 2015 When Wilson launched the Fundations® Pre-K Activity Sets this fall, the Tobin School was excited to incorporate them into their… Read more
The Gift of Literacy October 28, 2015 Megan Saffell is a second grade teacher at Warren Hills Elementary School in Liberty, MO,… Read more
A Life-Changing Experience October 23, 2015 In January 2014, Gabby K. from New Jersey completed Step 12 of the Wilson Reading… Read more
The Sharon Parks Memorial Scholarship 2015 Winners September 16, 2015 The Sharon Parks Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of Sharon Bulley Parks, a Wilson… Read more
Scenes from the 2015 Wilson Conference August 27, 2015 Newport, Rhode Island, was buzzing with 300 Wilson Reading System® Certified teachers and trainers this… Read more
Interview with WRS Graduate, Chris A. June 25, 2015 Chris A., age 13, has gone through all 12 Steps of the Wilson Reading System®… Read more
Overcoming Adversity June 11, 2015 Written by Tom K. Senior about his son and WRS Practicum Student, Thomas, Graduate of… Read more
Gina’s Letter of Appreciation June 9, 2015 Donna Forbes is the Assistant Principal of Burr Intermediate School, Commack, NY, where she began as… Read more
My Journey with Austin June 4, 2015 Wilson from Austin’s Perspective (as told to Misty) Wilson was challenging at first. Then, once… Read more
Scenes from the 2014 Wilson Conference August 12, 2014 While looking ahead to Wilson’s upcoming conferences, we thought you might enjoy viewing this collection… Read more
