Program Description

As a recognized leader in multisensory, structured language programs, Wilson brings more than a decade of systematic and explicit instruction to the K-3 classroom. Based on the Wilson Reading System® principles, Wilson Fundations® provides research-based materials and strategies essential to a comprehensive reading, spelling, and handwriting program.

Cost

Individual elements (teacher manuals, student manuals, multimedia materials, etc.) sold in bundles or individually ($6.40-$3,695)

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention

Grade

• Elementary School

Intended Group Size

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Yes

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Advanced Placement

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

The research to date for Fundations is limited to two studies. The available studies demonstrated positive results for Fundations when compared to other reading intervention programs.

Study Citations

Gross, C. L., Brown-Chidsey, R. (2011). Tier 2 reading interventions: Comparison of Reading Mastery and Fundations double dose. Preventing school failure: Alternative education for children and youth, 56(1), 65-74.

Ricci, R. (2011). The effects of Wilson Reading System and Guided Reading on the reading achievement of students with learning disabilities. (Unpublished master's thesis). Rowan University.

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• No studies met WWC inclusion criteria

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.leadersproject.org/2014/01/15/contemporary-approaches-to-intervention-wilson-fundations/