| Academy
/ BASIC |
Academy /
BASIC membership provides an opportunity to participate
in an online community with others sharing the same
goal of helping students become fluent, independent
readers. Participants also have access to a wealth of
WRS resources, including:
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Animated demonstrations from Steps
1-6 such as tapping and marking up |
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Printable materials such as student notebook pages, lesson plan tools, extra word cards, fluency practice, and games |
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Weekly stories at enriched and non-controlled
decodable level for Part 10 of the
lesson plan |
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Resource links and special topics |
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Frequently
asked questions, chat feature and
bulletin boards, and idea sharing |
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Eligibility
to submit student essays, success
stories, and nominate best practice
sites |
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| What
Academy / BASIC Means for You |
Academy / BASIC
means a support system just when you need it. The beauty
of an online community is that it is dynamic. Not only
will you be able to access relevant material, but each
time you visit there may be a new resource, a new idea,
or a new threaded discussion. When you need encouragement,
rejuvenation, or want to celebrate, Wilson Academy will
be there for you. |
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Who It's For |
Wilson Academy
is for anyone involved in the Wilson Reading System
teaching community. New teachers and veteran WRS teachers
alike will value the printable materials, additional
resources, the idea sharing and the support. |
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| Is
There a Prerequisite |
The WRS Introductory Workshop / Overview or Applied Methods (formerly called Intervention) must be completed before
enrollment in the Wilson / BASIC membership. |
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What is the Cost |
Tuition for
a 12-month enrollment in the Academy / BASIC membership
is $59. |
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| Academy
/ BASIC Membership Profile |
| PREREQUISITE |
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A WRS Introductory Workshop / Overview or Applied Methods (formerly called WRS Intervention Workshop) must have been completed within the last five years. These workshops introduce participants to the philosophy and methodology of the Wilson Reading System.
To register for Wilson Academy membership and online coursework, completion of the above prerequisite will be confirmed during the registration process. |
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| MEMBERSHIP
FEATURES |
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12-month Enrollment
in Wilson Academy |
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Student / Teacher
Resources |
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Idea and Strategy
Sharing |
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Student Success
Stories |
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Academy Communication
Features |
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Introduction to the Wilson
Reading System Basics |
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Animated Demonstrations |
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Printable Teacher / Student
Materials |
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| MEMBERSHIP
FEE |
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$59 / participant
for 12-month period |
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