For Schools
Wilson® Reading Programs
Helping School Leaders Implement and Grow Wilson® Reading Programs
The Stern Center has been a Wilson® Accredited Training Partner since 2010, offering high-quality in-person and virtual training in Fundations®, Just Words®, and the Wilson Reading System®. Our Wilson Language Training® courses and workshops meet Wilson standards for excellence in delivering professional learning and business practices.
We also offer customized contracts to provide private Wilson courses and workshops for schools and districts.
Prevention and Early Intervention
Fundations®
Fundations is a multisensory and systematic phonics, spelling, and handwriting program that benefits all K–3 students. It makes learning to read fun while building a foundation for lifelong literacy. Each Fundations level-specific launch workshop provides teachers the practice and guidance to implement the Fundations curriculum effectively. Select the workshop(s) corresponding to the program level you’ll implement in your school.
Intervention
Just Words®
Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4–12 and adults who have mild-to-moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention. The program is designed for students with below-average decoding and spelling scores who can benefit from targeted word study focus without requiring the more comprehensive intervention of the Wilson Reading System. Just Words aligns with MTSS and RTI frameworks and should be combined with other literature-rich programs.
Intensive Intervention
Wilson Reading System®
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is an intensive intervention program for students in grades 2–12 that is also effective for teaching adults with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. We offer educators a Wilson Reading System Introductory course and certification in the Wilson Reading System Level 1, which works with even very challenged readers. Level I certification prepares teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1-6 with students reading and spelling below grade level or students diagnosed with a language-based learning disability.
What Teachers Have to Say
The Wilson® Difference
Highly Structured
In a direct, step-by-step approach, students work from sounds to syllables/base elements, words to sentences, and paragraphs to entire passages, learning
through repetition and review.
Multisensory
Wilson’s interactive lessons fully engage students in the task and reinforce knowledge and skills through sight, sound, movement, and touch!
Comprehensive
Wilson programs build a solid foundation for beginning learners, close the gap for struggling students, teach students with dyslexia, and meet states’ rigorous standards.
Research-Based
Wilson programs are based on scientific research about reading and cover all critical components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Supporting Schools
Reducing Costs of Professional Learning
The Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence reduced costs for individual educators and school cohorts seeking better outcomes for students through our programs. Learn more about Cynthia K. Hoehl, whose vision as an educator inspired a powerful legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What terms and conditions are there for professional learning registrations?
Please read the terms and conditions for our courses and workshops and contact us if you have any questions.
How do I register?
- If the course or workshop you’re interested in is on our website, please visit the course or workshop’s page and follow the link to access our online registration form. Complete the form by doing the following:
- Indicate whether you will pay with a credit card or a Purchase Order (PO).
- Fill out the participant information and workshop information sections.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box to confirm your agreement.
- Click “Next”
- If you are paying with a PO:
- Please verify that your PO is complete.
- Upload the signed PO when prompted through the registration process. If you have questions please email: proflearning@sterncenter.org.
- Click “Next.”
- Your information will be sent to us to review. In 1–2 business days, we will confirm your registration by sending you an email with “Registration Confirmation” in the subject line.
- If you are paying with a credit card:
- Click “Continue.”
- On the Payment Method screen Click “Pay with Credit Card” to continue to Authorize.net.
- Enter your credit card information and click “Pay now” to complete your credit card transaction.
- Your information will be sent to us to review. In 1–2 business days, we will confirm your registration by sending you an email with “Registration Confirmation” in the subject line.
- If the course or workshop you’re interested in is not listed on our website, please contact us to learn more.
Is there research to prove the efficacy of Wilson Language Training® Programs?
Wilson Language Training programs, materials, and professional learning are proven effective in developing the reading skills of individuals with a language-based learning disability or who have otherwise struggled to learn to read. Read more at wilsonlanguage.com.
Do I need to register with Wilson® after I enroll in the course or workshop with the Stern Center?
If you wish to receive a certificate of attendance, access additional resources, and register for graduate credit (when available), you will need to pre-register with Wilson. These resources and materials are only available through Wilson.
Our Reach by the Numbers
2,250+
Teachers Served Every Year
When a teacher takes one of our courses, the positive impact ripples beyond one life, spreading through an entire classroom, school, and community.
Our Reach by the Numbers
13,891+
Student Services Hours This Year
We offer one-on-one teaching that transforms lives, lifts up voices, and inspires learners to bring forth their unique gifts to a world that awaits them.
Our Reach by the Numbers
94%
of Vermont School Districts Served
We celebrate the dedication of our school partners and share their commitment to a brighter future for all learners.
Our Reach by the Numbers
37
States and Counting
We’re a national leader in language and literacy. Our impact currently extends across 37 states and 9 countries through the thousands of educators we reach and students we serve.
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