Recording of Casey Harrison: Using Writing Samples to Target Instruction Within a Structured Literacy Framework Webinar

Presenter: Casey Harrison, LDT, CSLDS, CALT Description: Student writing provides a window into how they process language, showing both strengths and areas that need support in phonology, orthography, morphology, and syntax. In this interactive session, participants will learn to look beyond surface errors and analyze writing through a structured literacy lens. You’ll explore authentic student writing to identify patterns of strength and need, treating writing not just as a final product but as diagnostic data that guides instruction. Attendees will learn to break down writing samples, connect findings to evidence-based teaching strategies, and plan targeted supports for small-group or individual instruction. Participants will also receive practical tools, including writing analysis protocols, data-collection templates, grouping guides, and progress-monitoring forms to make instruction easier and more effective. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to transform everyday student writing into actionable strategies that strengthen skills, support memory, and build confidence. This session empowers educators to move beyond surface-level feedback and use writing as a roadmap for meaningful, lasting learning. Presenter Bio: Casey Harrison, founder of The Dyslexia Classroom® and Wimberley Dyslexia and Learning Center, is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (ALTA), Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (TX, ALTA), Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (IDA), and a qualified teacher with over 27 years of experience. She works with parents, teachers, and PreK–12 students at her private practice, providing dyslexia therapy, literacy instruction, consultations, resources, and training. She also sits on the National Executive Board of the Academic Language Therapy Association as VP of Outreach. In addition to her private practice, she has a podcast, Together in Literacy, which focuses on dyslexia, literacy instruction, and the whole child. She is a national presenter and author of Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis—Empowering Students with Dyslexia. Harrison’s dedication to advocating for all students, especially those with dyslexia, and highlighting the connection between academics and the social-emotional well-being of students with learning differences is evident in her work. She lives in Texas with her husband, their three daughters, and many animals in their little slice of the country. IMPORTANT: This is a per-person fee for those who intend to watch this recording, which will be available for one month.  After purchasing, you will receive an email with the subject line "Your downloads are ready." This contains the links to the recording, the handout, and the evaluation.  CREDITS: This training offers 2 cont. ed. hours for all, and Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) for Speech Language Pathologists. ASHA accepts CMHs towards the 30 hours needed for re-certification.  PURCHASE ORDERS are accepted at check out on the order summary page or they may be faxed to 781-812-2441, emailed to info@readingwithtlc.com, or mailed to Reading with TLC, 775 Pleasant Street, Suite 6, Weymouth, MA 02189.  ATTENDEES: If you are paying for and registering someone else or registering a group of people, please enter the attendee names and emails in the PO section on the order summary page. CANCELLATION POLICY: No Cancellations. PLEASE NOTE: The information provided in this hot topic webinar may not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of Reading with TLC.