The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) is the flagship program of Wilson Language Training® and the foundation of all other Wilson programs. WRS is an intensive Tier 3 program for students in grades 2-12 and adults with word-level deficits who are not making sufficient progress through their current intervention; have been unable to learn with other teaching strategies and require multisensory language instruction; or who require more intensive structured literacy instruction due to a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia.

As a structured literacy program based on phonological-coding research and Orton-Gillingham principles, WRS directly and systematically teaches the structure of the English language. Through the program, students learn fluent decoding and encoding skills to the level of mastery.

From the beginning Steps of the program, students receive instruction in:

• Word structure, in depth, for automatic decoding and spelling

• Word recognition and spelling of high frequency words, including irregular words

• Vocabulary, word understanding, and word-learning skills

• Sentence-level text reading with ease, expression, and understanding

• Listening comprehension with age-appropriate narrative and informational text

• Reading comprehension with narrative and expository text of increasing levels of difficulty

• Narrative and informational text structures

• Organization of information for oral or written expression

• Proofreading skills

• Self-monitoring for word recognition accuracy and comprehension

Different students need different amounts of instruction and practice to become fluent, independent readers. Students in Grades 3 and up who struggle to read canlearn the foundational skills they need with systematic instruction, targeted practice, and clear, corrective feedback.

Take action to address this reality with PHONICS for Reading. Authored by reading expert Dr. Anita Archer, PHONICS for Reading is a systematic, research-based intervention program that accelerates instruction for struggling readers in Grades 3–12 by equipping them with the tools necessary to decode with confidence. PHONICS for Reading also ties seamlessly into your i-Ready Assessment data, enabling you to identify the population of students in need and the level of support each student requires.

Highlights of the program include:

• Routine-based phonics instruction that can be delivered by teachers or paraprofessionals.

• Fast-paced, intensive lessons build confidence as students build skills.

• Extensive practice that addresses decoding skills gaps.

• Type size, illustrations, and visual design appeal to older students.

• A direct tie to i‑Ready Assessment data enables educators to identify and tailor their phonics instruction to struggling readers.

• Available for purchase as print books (recommended for an in-school implementation) or digital files (recommended for distance learning).