Is Fundations the same as Wilson?

Based on the Wilson Reading System® principles, Wilson Fundations® provides research-based materials and strategies essential to a comprehensive reading, spelling, and handwriting program. Wilson Fundations makes learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for life-long literacy.

How many levels of Fundations are there?

four Levels
Fundations presents all skills in a systematic and sequential manner in four Levels: Level K, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Each Level provides a year-long curriculum. The Pre-K Activity Set offers age-appropriate instruction in letter-sound associations and letter formation.

Is Fundations Orton-Gillingham based?

Fundations is based on the Orton-Gillingham Principles of reading instruction and the Wilson Reading Program which both focus on multi-sensory instruction to increase literacy.

Is Fundations a good program?

The consensus across these studies is that, when implemented properly, students using Fundations achieve greater gains in foundational literacy skills compared to students using programs previously implemented by the schools. The section that follows summarizes the results of these studies.

Is Fundations a good phonics program?

Fundations thoroughly teaches the foundational skills, and significantly supports reading, writing, speaking, and language standards found in states’ rigorous college- and career-ready standards. The program addresses all five areas of reading instruction with an emphasis on systematic phonics and word structure.

What level is Fundation Level 3?

Listen. Level 3 of Fundations® builds on the basic skills that were learned in Fundations Levels K-2 and progresses further into the study of word structure, focusing on advanced spelling rules and morphology.

How long does a Fundations lesson take?

30 minutes
Participate in the whole-class Fundations standard lesson (30 minutes daily). Also receive targeted Fundations intervention lessons in small-groups (up to 5 students) (30 minutes 3-5 times per week).

Are Orton-Gillingham and Wilson the same?

The Wilson Reading System uses an Orton–Gillingham approach to reading instruction. It’s one of only a few programs with materials specifically designed for adolescents. Many public schools use it in their special education reading classes.

Does Fundation teach reading?

Fundations teaches reading, spelling, and handwriting skills in a multisensory way, appropriate for all students in grades K-3 in both a Tier 1 and Tier 2 setting. A supplementary activity set for Pre-K students is also available.

Is Fundations a Tier 2 intervention?

Fundations® is an appropriate Tier 2 program for at-risk students in the lowest 30th percentile and in need of strategic and targeted intervention. Instruction is provided by the classroom teacher and/or an interventionist.

Does Fundations teach phonemic awareness?

Fundations’ primary focus is on phonemic awareness activities, letter recognition, phonics, and studying syllable types and affixes as a part of the decoding process. Vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction are included in the program as well.