Write on! (Part 2) - Assessing Written Expression

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

(Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.)

Intended Audience: Teachers, School psychologists, Speech-language pathologists, & Administrators

Description: Written expression is not only a fundamental aspect of academic achievement, but it is also an essential life skill that plays a crucial role in personal development. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively through writing is a key asset in contexts, ranging from career advancement to everyday interactions. This second training in our three part series will explore both informal and formal assessment of written expression with a focus on the Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW). Learn to assess the many factors that impact writing including: graphomotor, spelling, language and executive functioning skills. 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.

• 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. Click here to register for Part 1.
• 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. 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 elements of dysgraphia
• Explore the implementation of informal and formal writing assessments.
• Explain the different components of the Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW)
• Illustrate how written expression assessment data can drive instruction and goal development.

Presenter:  Daniel Silberstein, M.Ed, Educational Specialist (In partnership w/ the Diagnostic Center North; held jointly with SE SELPA)