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Why Writing Feels So Hard — Where It Breaks Down and How to Help

Why Writing Feels So Hard — Where It Breaks Down and How to Help

Writing challenges don’t just “fix themselves.” In this 1-hour workshop, we’ll uncover exactly where writing breaks down for students — from sentence construction to paragraph flow and overall organization. You’ll walk away with practical tools, clear examples, and simple strategies you can use immediately at home to support your child’s writing growth.

Date: Wednesday, March 25 at 12:30pm PST

Location: Virtual Workshop via Zoom

Workshop Facilitator: Tracy Young, CALT, MBA

Tracy Young, SfL Clinician and Certified Academic Language Therapist, is a dedicated advocate for dyslexia awareness and evidence-based reading and writing instruction. Her journey began when her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in high school, inspiring her to pursue specialized training and deepen her expertise. Tracy became an Orton-Gillingham tutor and later earned certification through the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA), equipping her with advanced training in supporting individuals with language-based learning disabilities and related challenges.

Our parent workshops are designed and led by our team of educational therapists and specialists, providing parents with valuable information, tips, and strategies. These workshops also create a space for open discussions about the specific challenges faced by both parents and students.

You can watch recordings of our past workshops on a wide range of topics relevant to students from kindergarten through college and beyond. Here are some recent topics.

  • Reading Learning Disabilities
  • Phonics Strategies to Use at Home
  • Effective Time Management Skills
  • Executive Functioning Skills for College Readiness

Whether your child or teen has an underlying learning disability, falling behind, or simply needs an extra boost, we can help!

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