WRS Introductory Course

This 16.5-hour course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. The course examines intensive reading intervention for students in grades two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia, including its indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence; typical versus atypical reading acquisition; appropriate student identification and placement; and the key components and principles of effective reading instruction. Participants explore how to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography through integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory instruction. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer, participants learn to plan, deliver, and individualize instruction using the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan.

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WRS Level I Certification with Web-Based Practicum

WRS Level I Certification involves online coursework and a web-based practicum containing observations with a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.). The program is designed to prepare teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1–6 with students who are reading and spelling below grade level, as well as those diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. It consists of two components: the WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1–6) Online Course and the Web-Based WRS Steps 1–6 Practicum. Participants should be comfortable with the use of computers. Before participating, individuals must have completed the WRS Introductory Course within the last five years. They must also possess a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

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WRS Level I Certification Extension

Participants who need additional time to complete the WRS Level I Practicum may request an extension. Participants may choose a 3-month or 6-month extension for Level I. Participants are permitted a single extension only. A $50 fee is required to cover administrative processing and continued access to practicum oversight.

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