{"id":2361,"date":"2024-07-01T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T18:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wilsonlanguage.com\/knowledge-library\/?p=2361"},"modified":"2024-07-22T15:08:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:08:42","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wilsonlanguage.com\/knowledge-library\/parents-and-guardians\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"For Parents and Guardians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Wilson\u00ae, we understand the challenges of learning to read and write, especially for students who have a language-based learning disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How we can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wilson offers research-based, systematic, and multimodal structured language curricula to help every student succeed. Students learn to read step-by-step, starting with the basic structure and rules of the English language, then building to more advanced lessons over time. Parents who want to learn more are welcome to register for our trainings. We have seen our programs transform students\u2019 lives by giving them the tools to read and write, building confidence, and empowering them to achieve their dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting the right program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each program is geared to support specific student needs. The instructional principles universal among all of Wilson\u2019s programs help learners gain literacy skills and provide a common framework for those who need further intervention to make progress. We can help you find the right program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping your child<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parental involvement is encouraged as students develop literacy skills. This may mean supporting literacy skills at home or finding the right teacher or tutor when your child is struggling. We offer some tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Your Child at Home<\/h6>\n
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For every child, home activities that foster development of vocabulary and comprehension skills are important. When parents read aloud to their children and have discussions about the meaning of text, children are exposed to more advanced concepts, even though they may not yet be able to read the material independently. Listening to audiobooks is another way to build comprehension and support classroom learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parental involvement in developing literacy skills is built into the Fundations\u00ae<\/sup> program with the Fundations Home Support Packs. These resources make it easy for teachers to update parents and guardians about the concepts students are currently learning and recommend activities that should be done to reinforce learning. Home Support Packs are available for each Level of Fundations, with English and Spanish options to facilitate communication with diverse home environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a parent or guardian of a student struggling with foundational reading and spelling skills or with dyslexia, you may have questions about what to expect or how to seek support. We can help. Continue reading below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing an Instructor for Your Child<\/h6>\n
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Critical factors for student success are teacher knowledge and skill. Teachers must have an in-depth knowledge of language structure and master multisensory and diagnostic instructional techniques in order to meet the needs of dyslexic students. To achieve this, Wilson Language Training\u00ae (WLT) provides extensive teacher training in the Wilson Reading System\u00ae (WRS) by offering supervised certification programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We strongly recommend that students who need intense remediation with the WRS receive instruction from a WRS Level I or Level II Certified teacher. Click here<\/a> to learn more about what is involved in our WRS Certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some teachers with multisensory, structured language training have been able to use the WRS program and materials with a degree of success after attending the three-day WRS Introductory Course, they are not considered trained in WRS. Our policy to provide a list of only WRS certified individuals who are currently credentialed as a Wilson\u00ae Dyslexia Practitioner or Wilson\u00ae Dyslexia Therapist is our way of assuring the integrity of the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finding a Qualified Wilson Teacher<\/h6>\n
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Our policy to provide a list of only Wilson Reading System\u00ae (WRS) certified individuals who are currently credentialed as a Wilson\u00ae Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.) or Wilson\u00ae Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) is our way of assuring the integrity of the program. In order to locate a WRS certified tutor in your area or to verify that a teacher or tutor is WRS certified, visit our Find a Certified Instructor<\/a> page. If you need additional support, please contact us<\/a> or call the Wilson Customer Support Center at 800.899.8454 during our business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging children to speak up, express themselves, and think critically develops oral and mental skills that can later be translated into writing and composition abilities. Creativity and achievements in other areas should also be celebrated. Students who are struggling with reading or have been diagnosed with dyslexia may develop self-image issues and stop exerting effort into trying to read, so parental support and advocacy are especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents who homeschool or who want to gain a more in-depth understanding of any of our programs are welcome to register for our workshops and courses, offered throughout the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Wilson Reading System<\/h6>\n
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It is strongly recommended that students who require intensive instruction due to a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, receive Wilson Reading System\u00ae (WRS) instruction individually or in small groups from an instructor with WRS Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WRS program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n