Wilson Language Training® Acquires Acadience® Learning
Advancing Cohesion in Early Literacy Instruction
Dear Education Partner,
We are thrilled to announce that Acadience® Learning has been acquired by Wilson Language Training®, the leading provider of supplemental literacy programs aligned to the science of reading.
The combination of Acadience assessments with Wilson’s Structured Literacy programs – Fundations®, Wilson Reading System®, and Just Words® – will enable deep instructional cohesion by integrating the decades of research behind its evidence-based literacy curriculum with our easy-to-use formative assessment that already serves almost two million students across the United States and internationally to inform outcomes-based Structured Literacy instruction.
This acquisition reflects the shared dedication to children’s reading success by some of the nation’s leading reading researchers. Together, Dr. Ruth Kaminski and Dr. Roland Good, Co-Founders of Acadience Learning, and Barbara Wilson, Co-Founder of Wilson Language Training, bring more than 100 years of combined expertise delivering exceptional literacy instruction. Their insights continue to inform all aspects of our work.
Over time, Acadience assessment solutions will be integrated with Wilson’s programs to create a comprehensive offering that links best-in-class interim formative assessment to research-based instruction and learning.
In the near term, Acadience will continue under our brand name and current customers will continue using the ALO platform and working through their existing customer support channels. Wilson will continue to deliver unparalleled research-driven instruction through its programs. Both curriculum and assessments will remain available as independent resources for districts.
Our mutual longstanding commitment to bring Structured Literacy instruction to educators and students across the country means that we are, above all, an educator-first organization responsive to the ever-evolving realities of the classroom.
We look forward to working with you, our partners, and deeply value your feedback as this work advances. We encourage you to visit our dedicated webpage for FAQS and updates on the integration.
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Alisa DormanPresident, Acadience Learning -
Keri DixonCEO, Wilson Language Training
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Fundations Creators Team-Up with the Original DIBELS Authors to Advance Cohesion in Early Literacy Instruction
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wilson Language Training (Wilson), is the leading provider of supplemental literacy programs aligned to the Science of Reading. With over 30 years of experience, Wilson provides a multi-tiered reading system that literacy curriculum leaders at school districts nationwide trust to instill every student with the skills to successfully read. From Tier 1 to Tier 3, our consistent programs provide familiar methods for students at every stage of their reading journey.
For more information, visit Wilson’s website: www.wilsonlanguage.com
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Wilson provides three structured literacy programs – Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Reading System® – and associated Professional Learning across the three tiers of instruction. Wilson helps educators build a culture of reading mastery by:
- Partnering with school and district leaders to build a comprehensive implementation plan through access to knowledgeable advisors on how to address the reading needs of every student
- Training teachers to become experts in reading instruction, not only what to teach but how and why, and
- Turning students into fluent and independent readers through unique classroom toolkits with engaging, multisensory materials.
For more information, visit Wilson’s website: www.wilsonlanguage.com
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The combination of Acadience with Wilson’s structured literacy programs – Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Reading System® – will enable deep instructional cohesion by combining decades of research of our evidence-based literacy curriculum with an easy-to-use formative assessment that already serves almost two million students across the United States and internationally to inform outcomes-based structured literacy instruction.
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For school year 24/25, there will be little to no impact on Wilson and Acadience customers. Over time, Acadience assessment solutions will be integrated with Wilson Language Training literacy programs to create a combined offering that links best-in-class formative assessment to instruction and learning. Note that existing curriculum and assessments will both remain available as independent resources. Lexia Voyager Sopris maintains their relationship with Acadience Learning as publisher and distributor.
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No. You can still reach Acadience Customer Support M-F from 7am-5pm PT via email (info@acadiencelearning.org) or by calling 541.431.6931.
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You will continue to work with your Account Manager or Account Executive at Lexia Voyager Sopris or you can contact customerservice@voyagersopris.com, 800.547.6747.
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For School Year 24/25, you will not be able to access your Acadience data from the FUN HUB Portal or through Wilson Academy. Acadience will continue under its brand name and current customers should continue utilizing the ALO platform and working through their existing customer support channels. Over time, Acadience assessment solutions will be integrated with Wilson Language Training literacy programs to create a combined offering that links best-in-class formative assessment to instruction and learning. Both curriculum and assessments will remain available as independent resources for districts.
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You can learn more about Wilson programs – Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Reading System® – as well as their associated Professional Learning by visiting Wilson’s website www.wilsonlanguage.com or by calling 800.899.8454 to speak with a Sales representative.