Are You Prepared to Teach Foundational Writing Skills?
Virtual sessions are convenient, but nothing can replace the immediate connection you’ll feel learning in person! Handwriting Without Tears is bringing expert-led workshops to you! Learn to build the foundational writing skills your students need to succeed. Learning Without Tears is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).
Join us for a powerful new learning experience, and you’ll:
- EARN up to 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs)
- NETWORK with peers in your city
- REINFORCE your skills through hands-on learning
Upcoming Handwriting Workshops
Learn how to teach Handwriting Without Tears with your peers in your city! This summer we are offering new workshops in select cities across the country.
Readiness & Writing
Discover how to use music, hands-on manipulatives, and technology to help children develop the emergent writing skills needed for kindergarten readiness.
Handwriting Without Tears® Print
Explore our comprehensive, easy-to-use Handwriting Without Tears print curriculum. You’ll learn engaging, multisensory techniques to make handwriting a natural and automatic skill for your Grade K–2 students.
Handwriting Without Tears® Print + Cursive
Through discussion and active learning, you'll acquire the skills to teach our print and cursive handwriting curriculum, helping students from K–Grade 6 develop writing into a natural and automatic skill.
Handwriting Assessment
In one, in-depth learning experience, you'll gather all the training you need to expertly assess K–5 handwriting skills using proven tools. Learn how to monitor progress, set goals, and determine specific areas needing remediation to better serve your students.
Comprehensive Handwriting Bundle
(Select Cities Only) Bundle all workshops and save more than $200—This complete package provides you with 2 days of in-person workshops, including: Readiness & Writing (Pre-K), Print Handwriting (K–2), Handwriting Assessment Workshop (K–5), and FREE access to our on-demand Cursive Workshop (a $130 value)!
What Your Workshop Day Will Look Like
Each workshop is packed with information and tips that you can begin using in your classroom right away!
- FOCUS on foundational concepts
- LEARN techniques for teaching handwriting
- DISCOVER skills for spacing and writing
- GET ANSWERS from experts in our Q&A
Secure your Spot Early and Save
Use Promo Code BUNDLE25 to get 25% off 2 or more workshops (ends Nov 30)
Please check back soon for upcoming workshops.
Meet Our Facilitators
You'll learn with our team of facilitators, comprised of educators, school leaders, occupational therapists, and parents who have collectively helped thousands of educators and the millions of students they serve.
Dr. Peter Giroux
Occupational Therapist
Peter Giroux is a full-time tenured Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He has a Master’s of Health Science degree (MHS) from Mississippi College and a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Katrina Erickson
Occupational Therapist
Katrina received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1990. Her experience has reached beyond her OT training in the design and delivery of summer camps and private tutoring services to develop and improve handwriting skills.
Valerie Zaryczny
Occupational Therapist
Valerie received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Valerie is passionate about helping children of all abilities develop the skills necessary to be successful at school and in daily life.
Roxanne Thompson
Occupational Therapist
Roxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in the public schools, early intervention, and currently at a private pediatric out-patient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in pre-school through middle school.
What Participants Are Saying
“Roxanne did an amazing job discussing and modeling different techniques that we can use in our classroom.”
“Valerie explained this program very well. I loved the videos of teachers putting Handwriting Without Tears into practice. Thank you!”
“I enjoyed learning tips from other educators in the break-out sessions.”
“Excellent explanations of the materials, content, and developmental applications of the specific lessons.”
Have any questions? We’re happy to answer them!
Please check back for more offers and information.