As part of our Strands of Understanding: Weaving in Comprehension & Writing Symposium extended access, we're excited to offer pre-recorded, on-demand presentations in addition to our in-person symposium. One of these presentations will feature Julie Hicks, M.Ed., a structured literacy specialist passionate about evidence-based literacy practices.
Understanding the Presentation
Julie's session, Grasping Graphemes: The ABCs of Why Handwriting is Critical, will emphasize the importance of teaching handwriting for reading, writing, and spelling. Attendees will learn effective strategies for promoting automaticity and accuracy in letter formation to support literacy skills.
Meet the Presenter
Julie Hicks, M.Ed., is a certified special education teacher and structured literacy specialist dedicated to supporting students with learning differences. With experience in working with students with dyslexia using evidence-based literacy intervention, Julie brings valuable practical insights to her presentations.
Why It Matters
Teaching handwriting is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in literacy development. Julie's presentation underscores the importance of grapheme instruction and provides practical strategies for implementing systematic, explicit handwriting instruction, aiming to improve literacy outcomes for all students.
Conclusion
Join us for Julie Hicks's presentation as we explore the critical role of handwriting in literacy instruction. By engaging with this pre-recorded session, educators will gain valuable insights and resources to enhance handwriting instruction in their classrooms.
Interested in Joining Us for the Symposium?
Join us in person for Strands of Understanding: Weaving in Comprehension & Writing in Euclid, Ohio, on Friday, September 27th, for a day of professional learning and networking. Follow it up with continued learning experiences through our on-demand, pre-recorded extended access materials, including additional professional development presentations and our parent series.
Learn more and register here.
