Wilson Reading System® (Tier 3)
Wilson Reading System® Overview
The Wilson Reading System® authored by Barbara A. Wilson and published by Wilson Language Training®, is a comprehensive intensive (Tier 3) program based on reading research and Orton-Gillingham principles that is appropriate for students in grades 2 and higher with significant difficulty in word-level decoding, automatic word recognition, fluency and spelling automaticity, including students with dyslexia who require an intensive remedial program.
WRS compensates for student retrieval issues and builds student self-reliance through the explicit and systematic instruction that WRS provides. By Incorporating multimodal strategies and instructional tools, such as guided questioning for error correction and the use of referencing a student notebook, lessons are developed to meet individual student needs and ensure concepts are taught to mastery.
Wilson Reading System® 4th Edition has been placed on the
Utah Science of Reading Intervention List for grades 2-12 after the USBE 2023 fall review.
Wilson Language Training® and Wilson® Accredited Training Partners have received
Accreditation Plus designation by the International Dyslexia Association ® (IDA).
This designation recognizes that Wilson Reading System® certifications align
with the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
WILSON and Wilson Reading System are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of the Wilson Language Training® Corporation.
WRS Introductory Course
- Good introduction to the Tier 3 intervention
- Pre-requisite for WRS Level 1 Certification Course
- Two sessions offered for scheduling convenience
WRS Level I Certification Course
- WRS Level 1 certification benefits teachers across grade levels
- clearly address HOW of Year 1 and Year 2 LETRS® training
- strong instructional routines can be adapted to:
- whole class
- small group
- individual students
- meets several requirements for the USBE Secondary Literacy Intervention Endorsement
- Offered for continuing education credits either as
- As a year-long course
- or two semester courses
- Course fees supplemented by donations from:
- The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
- The Crawford Family Foundation
- Requirements
- Tutor 1 student (G4 or older) in person
- a minimum of two times per week
- 65+ complete lessons
- Conduct baseline, progress monitoring, and post assessments
- Attend 5 WRS Level I implementation meetings with Wilson® Credentialed Trainer
- usually held 4:00 - 7:00 PM
- Complete 5 tutoring observations with Wilson® Credentialed Trainer
- most often scheduled during school hours
- Attend at least 3 out of 4 UURC coaching sessions
- usually held 9:00 - noon
- Complete WRS (Steps 1-6) Online Course
- 90 hours over the year-long practicum
- Attend WRS Introductory Course (3-day workshop)
- WRS Introductory Set (see below)
- Access to WIST (Word Identification and Spelling Test)
- Some copies available for loan at UURC
- Recommend districts purchase 1 copy per 5 participating educators
- (Web-based only) Flexible document camera
- Tutor 1 student (G4 or older) in person
("Group Workshop")
- Pre-requisite for WRS Level II Certification Course - WRS Group Mastery Practicum
- Educators who have completed or are currently participating in a WRS Level 1 practicum are welcome to attend
Advanced Wilson Reading System® Courses
(WRS Level II Certification)
- WRS Level II Certification & University of Utah graduate course fulfill requirements for the USBE Secondary Literacy Intervention Endorsement
- By invitation only for educators that have
- Completed WRS Level 1 Certification
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- There are two separate practicum available
- WRS Level II Steps 7-12 Practicum
- WRS Group Mastery Practicum
- Requirements
- (Steps 7-12) WRS Advanced Set (see below)
- (Group Mastery) Attendance of a "Group Workshop"
4th Edition - Wilson Reading System®
The WRS Introductory Set (WRS Level I course, Steps 1-6) or WRS Advanced Set (WRS Level II, Steps 7-12)
must be purchased directly from the online store of Wilson Language Training® at https://store.wilsonlanguage.com
For ordering assistance, please contact WLT Customer Support Center at 800.899.8454.