Wilson Reading System : Orton-Gillingham based language program

Written By Madeline Goldsmith

The Wilson Reading System is a research-based program designed to help students and adults that struggle with language-based materials. The Wilson Reading System provides a systematic and cumulative approach to help students learn word structures behind reading and spelling exercises. The lessons are interactive and present information in sub-steps to make learning easier. The Wilson Reading System was created to provide high-quality professional learning and support so teachers can help their students become better readers. Teachers follow a 10-part lesson that lasts up to 90 minutes to teach their students. Each lesson is also broken up into 3 blocks, each focusing on developing an integral reading skill. More information can be found at: https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/wilson-reading-system/overview/lesson-plan/ Many parents love how the program is helping their students become more confident and independent in their reading abilities. They are noticing remarkable success and progress. The Wilson Reading System isn't a good fit for children reading up to or above their grade level. This program is designed specifically to help those struggling in reading and spelling.

Grades: 2-12th grade + adults

Cost: The Wilson Reading System Introductory Set costs around $300 and the Instruction Manual costs around $85.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Website

Time required: Each lesson takes up to 90 minutes but can be broken down over the course of several days.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Screens are optional

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: No, parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary

Prep Time:  Significant prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audio, Visual, Audiovisual, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization

Educational Philosophy: Orton-Gillingham

Other characteristics:   Personalized learning

Accountability

Assessment:

State Standards: Yes

Teacher Accounts:

Read Reviews: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WilsonLanguageTraining/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Purchase:  https://store.wilsonlanguage.com/wilson-reading-system/

Madeline Goldsmith

Madeline Goldsmith is a rising junior at a high school in Northern California. She has worked with the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Summer Program to co-teach students interested in STEM fields and is a tutor at her high school. Due to shelter-in-place restrictions, she has first-hand experience with the boredom students can face when stuck at home, so she is excited to provide parents with additional resources to keep their children engaged in learning.

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