WRS Introductory Course Jan '26

This 16.5-hour course (held virtually over 3 consecutive days) provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. This course examines the intensive intervention reading instruction necessary for students in grade two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia (indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence), typical versus atypical reading acquisition, appropriate student identification and placement, and key components and principles of instruction, including the factors necessary for high-quality program implementation. How to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography in an integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory way is demonstrated and practiced during the course. Participants explore the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan and practice planning, delivering, and individualizing a WRS Lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson^® Credentialed Trainer (W.C.T.).

Dates and Times:
January 17-19, 2026: 9am-3pm EST (virtual)

Price:
$675

Materials:

• WRS Introductory Course Manual (provided, see below*)
• WRS Introductory Set (Steps 1-6), 4th edition containing instructor and student materials (required)
• Note: Materials not provided must be purchased directly by payee.

*Note: WRS Introductory Course Manual will be mailed free of charge to each participant located within the United States; additional fees for international mailings will be added to the registration cost. Please reach out prior to registering if applicable. If registration occurs less than 7 days in advance of the training, materials are not guaranteed to arrive prior to the training, but are available in digital format.

Payment Options:
The primary method of payment for Wilson Language Training (WLT) programs is via credit card through this website by adding to your cart.

Purchase Order
Please contact Associate Director of Finance, Katie O'Brien, at kmo54@drexel.edu prior to registering online with a copy of the Purchase Order. Note: Materials cannot be included in the PO and must be purchased directly by payee. 

Terms & Conditions
Except as otherwise stated, payment shall be Net 45 days from the date of the start of the Service, or date of receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later.

Please note: Drexel University is the vendor name that will be on the Purchase Order, NOT Wilson Language Training.

Drexel University's most recent W-9 can be found at https://drexel.edu/tax/~/media/Drexel/Treasurer-Group/Tax/Documents/Forms/drexelw9.pdf. The address on the W9 differs from the address where you will remit payment. The remit-to address is:

Drexel University
Attn: Shelley Dutka-Finance
3401 Market Street, Suite 3100
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Contact Info:
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email the organizer, Lori Severino, EdD., Wilson®️ Dyslexia Therapist, Wilson®️ Credentialed Trainer, and Partner Administrator.