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Dysgraphia Blueprint
A Teacher's Guide to Confidently Supporting Students With Handwriting Struggles
Go from unsure to unstoppable with this step-by-step implementation professional development training that covers everything you need to guide your students towards clear, confident handwriting.
Hey there, amazing teacher!
You became a teacher to inspire students, but somewhere along the way, you likely encountered a learner who just couldn’t get their thoughts onto paper... stumbling over their handwriting.
Maybe their writing is illegible. Maybe they shut down completely when it’s time to write. You see their potential and their brilliant ideas, but you feel stuck.
You find yourself asking:
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"Is this laziness or a learning difference?"
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"Am I failing this student because I don’t know how to help?"
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"How do I support them without holding back the rest of the class?"
It’s overwhelming. And unfortunately, teacher training programs often leave us unprepared for handwriting struggles.
✖️ It doesn't have to be this way.
What if you could trade that uncertainty for a clear, step-by-step plan?
Imagine walking into your classroom next week knowing exactly how to identify the signs of dysgraphia, exactly which strategies to implement, and exactly how to advocate for your student's needs.
That is why we created The Dysgraphia Blueprint.
This isn't just another professional development course. It is a comprehensive implementation plan designed for the busy classroom. We’ve taken the complex neuroscience of handwriting and turned it into actionable tools that work in the real world.
By the end of this course, you will move from feeling unsure and overwhelmed to confidently walking into your classroom knowing exactly how to help students toward clear and proud handwiting.
From other program participants...
What You'll Get...
This online professional development training is divided into 6 modules with video lessons, plus additional tools for different topics. On top, you get a kit of exclusive bonuses (e.g. parent email templates or data tracking sheets for IEP meetings).
📋 As you go through the course, each module will also include specific action steps to practice and implement the strategies into your own classroom routine.
You have unlimited access to all materials and can go through them at your own pace.
Intro: Sorting Facts from Fiction
Cut through the confusion with a clear definition of dysgraphia and understand exactly what to expect from this program.
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Dysgraphia definition, diagnosis in a school setting, and teacher-friendly neurology
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Debunking popular dysgraphia myths
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Common signs and symptoms in early grades vs. upper grades
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Comorbidities & how dysgraphia is different from ADHD, dyslexia, etc.
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Why it matters: The role handwriting plays in overall literacy and development
✨ Toolkit: Parent handout for Dysgraphia vs. Dyslexia vs. ADHD
Module 1 - The Framework: What’s Really Going On Behind Messy Pages
Go beyond the surface with "The Writing Iceberg." You’ll gain a deep understanding of the neurological skills behind handwriting and discover exactly which gaps you can support in the classroom.
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Skills above and below the surface (& how they affect classroom performance)
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The Dysgraphia framework
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The theory and science behind handwriting development
Module 2 - Identification & Screening: Spotting the Signs
This is your roadmap for identifying struggling students in different grade levels. Learn when to recommend expert support and how to interpret evaluation reports of students who have already been diagnosed.
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Screening ideas teachers can use from early elementary to secondary school
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Understanding evaluation reports (OT, psychologist, special ed)
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Red flags that should prompt a referral to a specialis
✨ Toolkit:
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Informal teacher checklist for handwriting & writing output
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“Red Flags by Grade Level” chart for Kindergarten to 12th grade
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Photo examples of student work (legibility issues, spacing, etc.)
Module 3 - Classroom Strategies: Evidence-Based Approaches That Actually Stick
You’ll learn how to deliver effective instruction and remediation for dysgraphia student as well as any other student struggling with handwriting.
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What to do if there is no handwriting curriculum?
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How to apply the Dysgraphia framework and intervention at tiered levels
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Breaking down the foundational dysgraphia approach for implementation
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Applying the evidence for effective instruction and remediation
✨ Toolkit:
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Letter Formation & Sizing Strategies Handout
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Pencil Grasp Progression Guide (+ when to use grips)
Module 4 - Classroom Accommodations: Tech, Tools & Triumph
Level the playing field for every learner. Gain the confidence to implement low-tech and high-tech accommodations and modifications to reduce writing workload effectively.
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Differentiating between remediation vs accommodation and modificaiton
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Environmental, instructional, AT supports & modifications
✨ Toolkit:
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Quick-reference sheet for accommodations (IEP/504-friendly)
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Assistive technology overview with links to suggested apps/tools
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Example lesson adaptation for “Reduced Writing Workload”
Module 5 - Collaboration in the School: The Dream Team for Student Success
You’ll master the art of communicating with OTs, SLPs, and parents, learn how to track data for IEP meetings, and empower your students to advocate for their own needs.
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Working with the team: OTs, SLPs, special educators, and parents
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How to track data and communicate student needs effectively
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Effective tips for IEP/504 meetings
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How to encourage student self-advocacy
✨ Toolkit:
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Email templates for parent communication email templates
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Data tracking sheet to document classroom startegies (for IEP meeting)
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Student Self-Awareness Checklist
Module 6 - Conclusion: Your Final Blueprint
Turn knowledge into action. You’ll finalize your personalized blueprint for implementation, secure 8 professional development hours, and walk away with a Certificate of Completion that celebrates your new expertise in handwriting support.
✨ Toolkit:
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Full action plan template for immediate implementation of the blueprint
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Certificate of Completion
Extra Bonuses: Save Yourself Time and Energy
Get access to all of our best templates, vetted websites and resources to cut through the noise and save yourself extra time (+ printable PDFs to utilize and share with families).
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Printable resources (e.g. lined paper packet)
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Templates for checklists, observation logs, and parent communication
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Printable goal tracker for student progress
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List of our favorite handwriting tools (with links)
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Recommended websites, books, podcasts, and toolkits to expand your knowledge
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...and so much more.
💫 Professional Developmental Hours + Reimbursement
Did you know that you can use this course for 8 professional developmental hours? You will get a Certificate of Completion at the end!
Plus, you can use this to advocate for a reimbursement from your school - to support your continued learning.
MS, OTR/L
Educational Consultant & Certified Handwriting Specialist
Founder of Handwriting Solutions, LLC
"I know what it’s like to see a bright, capable student shut down the moment a blank piece of paper hits their desk. As a mom to a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia, I’ve also lived through the homework meltdowns, the 'I hate writing!' tears, and the panic of watching a child slip through the cracks. That is why my team and I are on a mission: to turn 'I can’t' into 'I DID IT!'
We’re here to bridge the gap between clinical therapy and your classroom, providing you as a teacher with the training and strategies you need to reach every learner."
Kelli is a Certified Handwriting Specialist and has practiced occupational therapy for over 10 years. Today, she brings a wealth of pediatric experience and specialized training in learning disorders to help educators succeed. She is well-versed in top-tier curricula, including Handwriting Without Tears, Size Matters Program, and Because Neatness Matters.
850+ students tutored · 2000+ educators empowered · 500+ therapists trained
Your Course Host - Kelli Fetter
Questions and Answers
When will I get access to the full course?
After your purchase, you will immediately get access to all course materials.
For how long will I have access?
The video lessons as well as any templates, spreadsheets, designs and other materials will be available to you indefinitely.
I'm already so busy and overwhelmed. How much time will this take?
We hear you! That's precisely why this course was designed for busy educators. It’s self-paced, so you can log in and learn whenever you have a spare 20 minutes. More importantly, the strategies inside are designed to save you time - imagine spending less time on classroom frustration and more time making a real impact.
What if I don't have a student with a formal dysgraphia diagnosis? Is this still relevant for me?
Yes, a thousand times yes! So many students struggle with the mechanics of writing without a formal label. The strategies in this course are "universal design for handwriting" in action - they will benefit every student in your class, especially those who are reluctant writers.
Will this work for my specific grade level? I teach high school (or Kindergarten).
Absolutely. The foundational principles of dysgraphia support are the same, but we’ve made sure to include specific examples, adaptations, and strategies for all grade levels, from early elementary to high school.
My school district has a tight budget. I'm not sure they'll pay for this.
We understand that school funding can be a challenge. Many of our teachers enroll independently and then use their Certificate of Completion to advocate for reimbursement.
I am not a teacher - can this still be helpful?
Yes! While we include specific classroom strategies, the core principles of the Dysgraphia Blueprint are universal. It can be an incredible resource for OTs, therapists, homeschool parents, and anyone looking for a clear, research-backed roadmap to support a struggling writer.
Is there a refund option?
Due to the digital nature of this course, there is no refund.
Your students are waiting.
You know that student. The one who is struggling right now. They don’t have time for us to figure this out "someday." They need you now.
I know you want to help them. Now, let us give you the roadmap. 🧭
Don't let another semester go by where you feel unsure and overwhelmed. Click the button above to join the Dysgraphia Blueprint and start building confident classroom support for your struggling writers!