Wilson® Professional Learning


As a Wilson® Partner, Churchill has been reviewed by Wilson Language Training® (WLT) and meets their standards of excellence in the delivery of their programs.

Our five Wilson® Credentialed Trainers deliver valuable professional learning to Churchill faculty and educators from schools in the St. Louis region and beyond. Wilson Reading System® is an intensive, multisensory program for students who have been unable to learn to read and spell with other teaching strategies.

For more information on WLT workshops/courses, check out Churchill’s upcoming events below or email Rachel Wheatley at rwheatley@churchillstl.org.


Wilson Reading System® Level 1 Certification Available

The Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Level 1 Certification Course is designed to prepare teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1-6 with students who are reading and spelling below grade level, as well as those diagnosed with a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia.

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Teacher Scholarship Opportunities Available

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Reviews from Workshop/Course Attendees

  • “I benefitted from the expertise of the presenters. I can take the information back to my classroom.”
    – Teacher
  • “I learned new strategies for working with struggling learners.”
    – Teacher
  • “Energetic presenters. I could tell they loved what they do.”
    – Teacher
  • “Useful information that can be used right away.”
    – Teacher
  • “I loved the positivity in the workshop!”
    – Parent

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Wilson Reading System® Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction (September 2025)

WILSON READING SYSTEM® ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR MSL GROUP INSTRUCTION (SEPTEMBER 2025)

ARE YOU A WILSON® DYSLEXIA PRACTIONER?

DATE: Monday, September 15, 2025 - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Daily
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

SPONSORED BY: Dennis & Judy Jones Family Foundation Fund

WHAT:
Join us for this course to learn about the critical aspects of Wilson Reading System® (WRS) small-group instruction, advanced and differentiated instruction for students to further develop vocabulary, comprehension and fluency skills.
(This is a prerequisite for the WRS Group Mastery Practicum).

LEARN MORE!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mm992nh/lp/972b2b14-722f-4917-82eb-187f9ff43775

Wilson Reading System® Seminar for Parents (October 2025)

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WILSON READING SYSTEM® SEMINAR FOR PARENTS (OCTOBER 2025)

DATE: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

* RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. *
RSVP to Rachel Wheatley at rwheatley@churchillstl.org

TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:
• Brain Basics
• Why Wilson® Works: Ten Critical Points
• What does this mean for my child?

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO FEE TO ATTEND.

As a Wilson Accredited Partner, Churchill has been reviewed by Wilson Language Training (WLT) and meets their standards of excellence in the delivery of their programs.

Our in-house, WLT-certified trainers deliver valuable professional learning to Churchill faculty and educators from schools in the St. Louis region and beyond. The Wilson Reading System is an intensive, multi-sensory program for students who have been unable to learn to read and spell with other teaching strategies.

Experience Dyslexia®: A Learning Disabilities Simulation (October 2025)

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EXPERIENCE DYSLEXIA®: A LEARNING DISABILITIES SIMULATION (OCTOBER 2025)

WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

COST: NO free to attend, but you must register in advance. ONLY 60 participants!
PRESENTED BY: Churchill Center & School's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program

WHAT:
Join us for a series of simulations designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily.

You will rotate through six stations that simulate various language-related tasks similar to those encountered by dyslexics in the classroom and workplace. We hope this experience will lead to greater empathy and understanding when working with students and children with dyslexia.

This session is limited to 60 participants. Reserve your spot now! Participants must be 18 years or older.

LEARN MORE HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fh6ccn5/lp/8b8705e8-7dca-4a92-8269-c66748583354

Wilson Reading System® Parent Seminar (April 2026)

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WILSON READING SYSTEM® SEMINAR FOR PARENTS (APRIL 2026)

DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

* RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. *
RSVP to Rachel Wheatley at rwheatley@churchillstl.org

TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED:
• Brain Basics
• Why Wilson® Works: Ten Critical Points
• What does this mean for my child?

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO FEE TO ATTEND.

As a Wilson Accredited Partner, Churchill has been reviewed by Wilson Language Training (WLT) and meets their standards of excellence in the delivery of their programs.

Our in-house, WLT-certified trainers deliver valuable professional learning to Churchill faculty and educators from schools in the St. Louis region and beyond. The Wilson Reading System is an intensive, multi-sensory program for students who have been unable to learn to read and spell with other teaching strategies.

Experience Dyslexia®: A Learning Disabilities Simulation (April 2026)

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EXPERIENCE DYSLEXIA®: A LEARNING DISABILITIES SIMULATION (APRIL 2026)

WHEN: Monday, April 20, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

COST: NO free to attend, but you must register in advance. ONLY 60 participants!
PRESENTED BY: Churchill Center & School's Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program

WHAT:
Join us for a series of simulations designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily.

You will rotate through six stations that simulate various language-related tasks similar to those encountered by dyslexics in the classroom and workplace. We hope this experience will lead to greater empathy and understanding when working with students and children with dyslexia.

This session is limited to 60 participants. Reserve your spot now! Participants must be 18 years or older.

LEARN MORE HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2q3jhy9/lp/67cd24b9-a42d-4203-a8c1-847d3198c6f0

Learn More

For questions or more information about Churchill Center & School’s Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program, contact Rachel Wheatley, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program, at 314-997-4343 or rwheatley@churchillstl.org.

Churchill's proven methods and well-trained faculty change the lives of children who struggle with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities.