The Level I Certification course is designed to prepare teachers to effectively implement Steps 1-6 of the Wilson Reading System with students reading and spelling below grade level and those diagnosed with a language-based learning disability. Participants will demonstrate mastery of the Wilson lesson plan, including multisensory techniques and effective strategies in a 1:1 setting.
A year-long cohort that involves both online and Wilson Trainer
seminar instruction, and at minimum, a 60-lesson practicum with a student who
falls between the 5th to the 30th percentile with a minimum total reading score
of 2.0.
Orientation/Start-Up Seminar, September 3, 2015. (Held at the ESC of Cuyahoga County) Registration from 7:30 AM and Training is from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
(5) Five mandatory implementation meetings scheduled through the 2015-2016 school year. Held at the ESC of Cuyahoga County.
Additionally, the Wilson Trainer will visit each teacher/student pair (5) five times during the school year, providing demonstrations and observations, with written and verbal feedback.Cost: $2,250 per person (does not include teacher or student materials) plus, mileage reimbursement
Mileage Calculations: Round-trip, for 5 mandatory observations per individual, conducted by the trainer.
There will be an additional charge of $60 per hour, for travel time that exceeds 1 hour each way.
Mileage based on the current Federal Rate at the time of observations.
Member districts will be invoiced back for the expenses incurred by the ESC of Cuyahoga County.
Completion of a Wilson 3 Day Introductory Workshop within the last 5 years is a prerequisite for participation in the Wilson Level 1 Certification Training.