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Recognizing that limited time and distance are barriers to in-person sessions for many, Wilson now offers live, interactive support to educators, no matter where they are located. Called Virtual Implementation Support (VIS), this professional learning is geared toward teachers who are new to Fundations® or Just Words®. It is delivered over the course of a school year by a highly qualified team of Wilson Literacy Specialists and Wilson Credentialed Trainers. This Level-specific online community of practice allows for the time and space needed to deepen skills, learn practical tips, and connect with peers across the country.
The online format is well-suited for use by a variety of schools and districts, including rural districts looking for professional learning and large urban districts expanding support to teachers in schools beyond the district’s designated demonstration site with onsite coaching. “We’re looking at the next generation of Wilson support,” shared Mark Foran, Senior Director of Professional Learning for Virtual Implementation. “This lets us engage with more teachers and impact more students to help them become fluent, independent readers.”
VIS is designed for educators new to the Fundations® or Just Words programs®. Although the content is geared to the initial year of implementation, veteran Just Words and Fundations teachers may also benefit from enrollment in VIS to deepen their understanding and skill level.
Registration for individual enrollment in Virtual Implementation Support is now open! Please select the appropriate program and level below to begin the online registration process.
For assistance or questions, please contact our Customer Support team.
Curated content is shared just when a teacher might find it useful, pointing to resources already available on the program’s Online Learning Community (through Wilson Academy®), such as demonstration videos, expert tips, printable resources, and much more.
VIS enrollments also include access to Self-Paced Launch workshops that provide overviews of the Fundations and Just Words curricula. Through participation in the Launches, teachers learn about program/Level-specific language concepts and skills, principles of instruction, and the use of instructional materials, as well as the resources available on the extended Learning Communities for Fundations and Just Words. The Launches also provide guidance and practice in preparing effective learning plans and allow participants to visualize the flow and pace of a full lesson.
Collaborate with the cohort leader and teachers from across the country to celebrate successes and brainstorm solutions to instructional challenges.
Virtual Implementation Support is available through our COMPASS plan process with districts or for individuals. For more information, contact Wilson’s Customer Support Center at 800.899.8454 or reach out via email.