Dysgraphia and Writing Supports

All of us have students who struggle in writing; however, it can be hard to pinpoint what part of the writing process is giving our students the hardest time. This training will help participants get a better understanding of how to assess a student who struggles in writing. We will discuss what formal writing assessments to give, how to take the standard scores and determine which area of writing needs the most support, and finally how to create goals from that data. This training also offers a handful of writing supports, strategies, and accommodations that teachers can instantly implement in the classroom.

Intended Audience

• Special education teachers (transitional kindergarten through high school)
• Paraprofessionals (transitional kindergarten through high school)

Participants Will

• Discuss the elements of dysgraphia.
• Explore which evaluation tools assess for dysgraphia.
• Practice reading data and using that data to determine which area of dysgraphia the student may need the most support with.
• Determine how to utilize data and create SMART Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Learn writing strategies, accommodations, and modifications that can be used across classroom settings.
• Receive access to a Padlet with various word documents, links, and printouts that the teacher can use immediately with their students in the classroom setting

Presenter

Joey Chapman, M.Ed., Education Specialist

Date

Thursday, Sep 14, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration

Dysgraphia and Writing Supports Registration