Write On! - Part 1: Understanding, Assessing and Improving Student Writing (New!)

In this training, participants will 1) Describe the importance of written expression and 2) Explore the connection between reading and writing.

Writing is more than just an academic skill - it's a lifelong tool for communication and success. Yet, many students struggle to put their thoughts into words. This three-part training series equips educators with the knowledge and tools to assess, support, and improve student writing.

Session 1: Build a strong foundation by exploring key writing models and instructional frameworks. Understand what language and cognitive processes are essential for writing, and common challenges students face.
Session 2: Learn how to effectively assess writing using both informal and formal measures.
Session 3: Discover practical, research-backed strategies to help students of all skill levels become confident, capable writers.

Sessions can be taken individually, but participants will get the most benefit by attending the full series, as each session builds on the one before it. Join us to gain actionable insights and strategies that will make a lasting impact in your classroom or intervention room!

Intended Audience

Any educator interested in improving student writing including but not limited to:
Teachers
Speech language pathologists
General education teachers
Special education teachers
Administration
Reading specialist

Participants Will

Describe the importance of written expression
Explore the connection between reading and writing
Explain the major components of written expression
Identify how students may struggle with these components of writing

Presenter

Janet McLellan, Ph.D., M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist

Date

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Registration

Write On! - Part 1: Understanding, Assessing and Improving Student Writing Registration