Student Reader Eight (8) Wilson Reading System - Third Edition

by Barbara A. Wilson

Book by Barbara A Wilson

Paperback

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

Barbara A. Wilson is the President and Co-Founder of Wilson Language Training® (WLT). Barbara authored three proven reading programs — Wilson Reading System®, Just Words®, and Fundations®. For over 35 years, she has strived to bring structured literacy to educators and students across the country. Barbara has provided a voice for learners with dyslexia by presenting keynotes and workshops at more than 300 national and international conferences and written articles and chapters about teaching older students to read and the principles of implementation science. In 2004, she consulted with Advisors to President Bush; Barbara also testified in front of Congress in 2015, which resulted in the READ Act.

In addition to being an accomplished researcher, advocate, and author, Barbara oversees graduate courses and clinical practicums on teaching reading to students with a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia. This experience guided the development of, and continues to inform, the evolution of Wilson professional learning opportunities and Wilson® Professional Credential programs for educators. She also serves on several committees for the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and provides professional expertise and consultation to other organizations dedicated to reading and dyslexia.