Structured Literacy FAQ

Student Success Story

I have seen Wilson work from the very start and have seen it change the lives of students that I have worked with over the past decade in both my role as a teacher and my role as coach. The first student I used Wilson with, crawled under the table during reading assessments at the end of 3rd grade and had a lot of barriers to unlocking reading. I worked with this student during my first Wilson practicum and by the end of fourth grade, he was reading multisyllabic compound words with closed syllables. Today, our students are unlocking their reading potential every day, with many of our Wilson graduates achieving grade-level benchmarks for reading comprehension.
~ Cori Maiden

Top 3 Parent Questions Answered

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • How long does reading intervention take?

    Each student has a unique profile and varying experiences in past schools, and thus, it takes a varying amount of time.

    Timeline: Generally, the beginning of programs takes the longest as students build new habits and release habits that no longer serve them (e.g. guessing).

  • Does my child need to go through all the literacy programs to read on grade level?

    No, we use multiple evidence-based programs to meet individual student needs. Each program is designed to support students' growth in reading fluency and comprehension. 

    Key points: Programs are tailored to your child's specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach. 

  • What do Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 mean?

    Tier 1: refers to the instruction in a general education classroom with grade-level material 

    Tier 2: refers to additional scaffolds or additional time and repetition with instruction to support reading

    Tier 3: refers to intensive instruction with Dyslexia Specialist

    Important: In our Tier 2 and Tier 3 Programs we support reading comprehension with grade-level material. 

Why Wilson at Armstrong?

Transforming Reading Through Research-Based Literacy Instruction

The Goal: Students gain independent access to grade-level text with ease and understanding

Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA  94002-3653
P: (650) 592-7570
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