Wilson Language Training acquires Acadience Learning to combine evidence-based literacy curriculum with formative assessment
Jun 06, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Wilson Language Training
Acquired Company
Acadience Learning
Description
Wilson Language Training, the creator of popular, supplemental literacy programs, has acquired Acadience Learning, founded by Dr. Ruth Kaminski and Dr. Roland Good, the original authors of the early literacy assessment DIBELS. The acquisition aims to combine Acadience's assessment suite with Wilson's product line to enable deep instructional cohesion and provide educators with resources critical to making good on the potential of the science of reading.
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