Wilson Reading System IV braille step three on a yellow background, including three volumes of the student reader 3, braille and large print versions of the teacher guide, and the braille student portfolio.

Wilson Reading System IV, Step Three Kit

by American Printing House for the Blind

$199.00

Professional setup required WRS is a structured literacy intervention that must be delivered by a trained professional — ideally Wilson-certified. The materials themselves are inert without proper instructional delivery. This isn't a product a family can use independently; incorrect or untrained use would fail to produce meaningful outcomes for struggling readers. Professional_required is the appropriate tier.

Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified June 17, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 17, 2026

The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a structured literacy curriculum built on Orton-Gillingham principles, teaching phonics and decoding in a carefully sequenced, multisensory format. This Step Three kit contains the materials for the third instructional step in the 12-step WRS sequence — it's a component of a complete program, not a standalone curriculum. It's best suited for students with dyslexia or persistent decoding difficulties who are already working through the WRS sequence with a trained instructor. The system requires the teacher or specialist to hold Wilson certification or comparable structured literacy training; without that background, the materials won't be used effectively. Purchasing this kit assumes you're continuing an existing WRS program — if you're starting fresh, you'll need to begin at Step One and work with a qualified WRS-certified educator.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexityProfessional setup required
Price$199.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab
VerifiedJune 15, 2026
ClassifiedJune 17, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • With a guide
    1. Confirm the student has completed WRS Steps One and Two before beginning Step Three materials.
    2. Review the Step Three teacher manual to familiarize yourself with lesson sequence and multisensory techniques — allow several hours of preparation before first use.
    3. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    1. A Wilson-certified reading specialist or special education teacher with structured literacy training should deliver instruction.
    2. Ongoing progress monitoring by a reading specialist is recommended; expect Step Three to span multiple weeks depending on student pace.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to Get It

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$199.00

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blindview on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on June 17, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.