DOTTERER DYSGRAPHIA METHOD Cheri Dotterer

Dysgraphia Consultant

Is illegible handwriting and spelling why students are

failing expectations?

Illegible handwriting is a symptom of dysgraphia.

What is dysgraphia?Dysgraphia is difficulty with handwriting, spelling and written expression.It includes all aspects of writing from learning how to hold a pencil to writing essays and job-related tasks.Confusion surrounding dysgraphia is just not right. One in three individuals have some difficulty in this area.No child should have to struggle with a writing disability.It can be overcome with proper modifications.Teachers need to worry about comfortably teaching all students.Dysgraphia does not need to be a barrier to your students’ education.

How we can help

Every child deserves a safe space to learn and grow.Every program we develop, looks at the social-emotional development of the child.Access to the learning process and design modifications and accommodations for the dysgraphic student can be tailored for the whole classroomsmall groups individual sessions

The Dotterer Dysgraphia Method contains 10 training modules that can be completed in 14-weeks. Modules include

Syllabus Vision

Reading, Writing, Dysgraphia Mechanical Dysgraphia

Brain Pathways Language Dysgraphia

Sensory-Motor Pathways Cognitive Dysgraphia

Memory Pre- and Post-test

This course is a companion to the book Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect written by the instructor. The purpose of the course is to become proficient in understanding the types of dysgraphia and strategies that can be used inclusively in the classroom to enhance all students’ social-emotional learning. Dive into the neuroscience of learning adjust it for when it doesn’t fit the traditional student.

This course is NOT a handwriting curriculum.

Target handwriting interventions Design collaborative coteaching experiences Create whole classroom/pull-out interventions Improve handwriting legibility and speed

Who should take this course?Regular and Learning Support TeachersOccupational Therapists

How is the course set up? Several video trainings 10-15 minutes each are dripped weekly over a 14-

week period. Pre-/Post-test is included Weekly discussions questions Community participation and support Project: Case study portfolio Mandatory question: After taking this course, I will be able to _________. Supplemental articles, videos, worksheets.

Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect is provided for bulk orders.

DOTTERER DYSGRAPHIA

METHOD

In addition to the Dotterer Dysgraphia Method, we offer ten supplementalprofessional development sessions that you can include in faculty meetings or a time of mutual availability .

This program is completed live virtually and reflects the needs of your school district.

This program includes topics such as: Similarities and difference with dyslexia and dyscalculia Auditory and Visual Memory Cognitive Focus and Flow Primitive reflexes and integration Preschool red flags Middle school needs High School needs Transition to college strategies Social-emotional learning Instructional coaching Response to Intervention

Why include the supplement? Handwriting factors are complex and deserve a holistic approach to

students. These topics are related, but do not teach dysgraphia interventions. The social-emotional well-being of students is crucial to their success.

Please note that this program is not a stand-alone product. It is a supplement to The Method.

SUPPLEMENTAL MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our coach, Cheri Dotterer, uses a CROWN Model to approach instructional coaching model approach to support your staff.

Her goal is to develop an individualized partnership with each teacher or staff member.

Some members of your staff may prefer an active approach, others a more passive interaction, and still others a combination of the two.

Cheri utilizes her years of experience to maximize your faculty’s understanding of dysgraphia interventions to maximize the transformation of your students.

CHOICE: Every individual has a choice to listen first. Cheri approaches yourstaff with the CHOICE to listen first and grow the self-awareness of faculty and their students.RESILIENCY: Tenacity develops with confidence and courage.ORGANIZING: Time management and material organization are struggles for many students. We explore how to maximize your outcomes.WORTHINESS: Ever faculty member, staff, and student was put here in your district for such a time as this. Every person is worthy. Self-improvement takes a growth mindset. Cheri helps your staff own their mindset.NOVEL: Mundane routines turn off the brain. New and novel ideas awaken learning and teaching.

This add on is in-person. Cheri will spend one day per month (10 total) at you school to support instructional delivery of handwriting and dysgraphia needs.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING FOR HANDWRITING

YOUR INVESTMENT

How many of your students continue to struggle with spelling and written expression?How many parents are coming to you asking for support that you cannot provide?

You may be thinking, we already have an English Language Arts curriculum.We also have invested in a Structure Literacy program.

Investing in dysgraphia is the Next Best Steps to supporting those programs.

Your referrals for occupational therapy will decrease giving the therapist opportunities to support learners who truly need the support of skilled services.

Your staff will be better equipped to support struggling students and articulate concerns to colleagues and parents.

Financially, your will invest much less on your staff and external agencies because your teachers will be equipped with interventions for the whole classroom.

YOUR INVESTMENTDOTTERER DYSGRAPHIA

METHOD

Dotterer Dysgraphia MethodSelf-Study Courseincludes Group Coaching

Single: Teacher license $497

Up to 10: Teacher license $3976

10-20: Teacher license $7952

30+ Teacher license $10,934

YOUR INVESTMENT ADDITIONAL PD

Ten 45-minutes virtual sessions of Professional Development

This option is available as a add on to DDM. It cannot be purchase alone. All PD are supplemental topics to dysgraphia.

Single Teacher license $470

Up to 10 Teacher license $2350

Up to 20 Teacher license $4700

30+ Teacher license $7050

YOUR INVESTMENTADDITIONAL PD WITH

COACHING

Dotterer Dysgraphia MethodMonthly Professional DevelopmentInstructional coaching for ALL teachers and therapists

Premier PACKAGE

$30,000

$24,850

What others have said

“I found that it helped me be mindful in educating others and getting information to educators that they might not know about Specific Leaning Disability, and Dysgraphia. I felt that the course had good literature to help with educating others. The book was valuable.”

“The roll-out of information was incredible. The way you organized this course contributed to the ease in which I could process and apply the information. I feel considerably more prepared to explain dysgraphia to other team members and support students.”

Shawna Steinbrecher

Hillary Davis

Let’s make it official

1. Sign this proposal and return this page to me. 2. Next, I’ll send you an invoice and a link to schedule

our site visit. 3. We’ll perform the initial site visit and then it’s off to

the races!

We can’t wait to turn your school into a community of WORD CHANGERS!

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