Wilson Language Training programs (Fundations, Just Words, Wilson Reading System, Esperanza Intervención)

Wilson Language Training programs include Fundations, Just Words, the Wilson Reading System, and Esperanza Intervención. Fundations is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 structured literacy program for Pre-K to Grade 5, with Tier 2 early intervention for struggling readers in K-3. Just Words is a Tier 2 intervention for Grades 4-12 and adults, the Wilson Reading System is a Tier 3 intensive intervention for Grades 2-12 and adults, and Esperanza Intervención is a Tier 3 intensive Spanish literacy intervention for Grades 1-5.

Programs

• Fundations — Pre-K to Grade 5; students grades K-3 · Tier 1 & Tier 2 structured literacy program. Student focus: all K-5 students; Tier 2 early intervention for all struggling readers in K-3.
• Just Words — Grades 4-12 and adults · Tier 2 intervention for students who do not require intensive intervention; designed for mild to moderate gaps in decoding and spelling proficiency.
• Wilson Reading System — Grades 2-12 and adults · Tier 3 intensive intervention for students with a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia.
• Esperanza Intervención — Grades 1-5 · Tier 3 intensive Spanish literacy intervention for Spanish-speaking students with significant reading challenges.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Wilson Language Training says it has been guiding educators with the science of reading for more than 35 years and has provided science-based and research-backed literacy programs for more than three decades. Its mission is to provide quality professional learning and ongoing support so educators have the skills and tools they need to help students become fluent, independent readers. Wilson Reading System is described as the company’s flagship program and a Tier 3 Structured Literacy program based on phonological-coding research and Orton-Gillingham principles, and Fundations K-2 earned an all-green EdReports rating.

What families say

“Wilson works!” — Renee Bernhardt, M.Ed., President, International Dyslexia Association, GA, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.)

“I would describe Wilson Language Training as life-changing—not just for students, but for myself as well. Before, I didn’t even know what an open syllable was, and now I do. It has empowered our kids with the gift of becoming lifelong learners and readers.” — Becky Adrian, Pittsburgh Public Schools

Last updated October 22, 2026.