Wilson Reading System® Training
The Wilson® Reading System (an Orton-Gillingham derivative) is a highly effective, explicit, systematic reading and spelling intervention for students with severe language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. With this certificate teachers will gain skills to help students become fluent, independent readers, using multisensory, structured language methodologies and strategies to successfully teach reading and spelling.
Gordon College offers Wilson Reading System® Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications. Complete these certifications as a standalone certificate program or as a part of our moderate disabilities master's program.
What our students are saying
The Wilson® Reading System program provided me with skills to reach students who have not previously been successful with reading. Although it is designed for one-on-one or small group remediation, I have been able to apply many of the strategies to my third-grade reading groups. Because it uses a multisensory approach, I have seen much growth in my struggling readers. The program provides a clear sequence of what to teach; explicit guidance on how to effectively teach each new concept; and word lists, sentences and stories so you don't have to spend time reinventing the wheel. This program has been very teacher-friendly and so effective!
— Christine Johnson, M.Ed.
Registration
Course Dates
Summer
EDU695A: Online Asynchronous July 1-31
EDU695B: Online Synchronous via Zoom August 5-7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
EDU795: Online Synchronous via Zoom July 29-31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
EDU797/8: Rolling admission upon completion of Step 6
Fall
EDU695: Online Asynchronous November 1 – 30
EDU 696/697: These concurrent courses begin with 3 live webinars via Zoom on Sept. 3, 10 and 17, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (plus five follow-up live webinars on Wednesday eveninigs about every 6 weeks)
EDU795: Online Synchronous via Zoom November 17-19 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
EDU796: Online with a Start Up meeting via Zoom on September 8 6:30-9 p.m.
EDU797/8: Rolling admission upon completion of Step 6
New Students
Create a graduate student profile in our online portal. All first-time graduate students must complete this step, including former Gordon undergraduate students.
All Students
Complete the Graduate Education Registration Request.
Schools Paying for Courses
If your school/district will be paying for your course upfront, you will need to download the PDF statement from your Transact account and submit that to them directly.
M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities with Wilson®
Gordon College offers a Master of Education degree in Moderate Disabilities that includes Wilson Reading System® Level 1 or Level 2 Certification. For more information, please contact the Graduate Education office.
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