Write on! (Part 1) - Understanding, Assessing and Improving Student Writing

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

(Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.)

Intended Audience: Any educator interested in improving student wirting including but not limited to: Teachers, Speech language pathologists, General education teachers, Special education teachers, Administration, & Reading specialist

Description: 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. Click here to register for Part 2.
• Session 3: Discover practical, research-backed strategies to help students of all skill levels become confident, capable writers. Click here to register for Part 3.

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!

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 (In partnership w/ the Diagnostic Center North; held jointly with SE SELPA)