Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate: Wilson Reading Level I Certification (Online | 10 Credits)

Designed for working professionals, this fully online, 10-credit graduate certificate prepares educators to earn Wilson® Reading System (WRS) Level I Certification—an industry-recognized credential in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention.

Grounded in the science of reading, this intensive program offers practical, research-based training in the phonological and morphological structure of English, and in diagnostic-prescriptive methods for remediating reading and spelling difficulties in students with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Candidates build deep expertise in delivering high-quality, multisensory structured language instruction for students in Grades 3–12 who struggle with decoding, encoding, and fluency.

Designed for Flexibility:
The program’s online format supports busy educators with full-time teaching roles. Practicum components can be integrated into candidates’ existing school responsibilities or arranged flexibly outside of school hours. Candidates also have the option to collaborate with university-affiliated clinical sites to complete practicum requirements.

Program Integration:
This certificate may be pursued as a standalone option or embedded within these graduate programs:

• MA in Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts
• in Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts
• SYC in Special Education with #065 Comprehensive Special Education Certification

Key Outcomes:
Graduates will:

• Understand the cognitive, linguistic, and instructional foundations of dyslexia and related reading disorders
• Demonstrate effective implementation of WRS methodology through 1:1 instructional sessions
• Apply structured literacy principles to assess and address diverse reading and writing profiles
• Earn WRS Level I Certification upon successful completion of coursework and practicum

Program Requirements Include:

• Completion of 65 WRS lessons with a qualified student
• Five observations by a Wilson Credentialed Trainer
• Maintenance of a Teacher Binder and Student Portfolio
• Pre- and post-assessments using norm-referenced tools

Admissions Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2.75 GPA
• Online application and personal statement
• Program planning consultation with the director

This certificate is an ideal path for educators committed to evidence-based literacy instruction and for those seeking to become skilled dyslexia interventionists with strong professional credentials.