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Description:
This webinar provides school psychologists with a clear understanding of how executive functioning impacts writing performance in school settings. Dr. George McCloskey explains why writing can be especially challenging for students and how difficulties with executive functioning can affect their ability to get ideas onto paper. Participants will learn how to recognize where breakdowns occur in student writing and how these difficulties present during evaluations. The session highlights practical assessment strategies that go beyond standardized scores to better understand student needs. Dr. McCloskey also introduces effective, school-based interventions that support writing development and reduce cognitive load. Attendees will leave with a stronger foundation for assessing and supporting students with writing difficulties in school settings.
Released in April 2026, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 3, and 4 of the NASP Practice Model. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Attendees who complete this 1.5-hour webinar will receive 1.5 NASP-Approved CPD credits.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify how executive functioning difficulties can impact students’ written expression in school-based settings.
2. Describe assessment strategies that help determine where breakdowns occur in the writing process.
3. Learn ways to support student writing using scaffolding approaches that build independence over time.
Presenter Bio:
George McCloskey, PhD, is a professor and Director of School Psychology Research in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds Diplomate status with the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Dr. McCloskey has accumulated 45 years of experience in test development, teaching, research, and assessment and intervention work with children, adolescents, and adults. He has authored two books on executive functions, and the McCloskey Executive Functions Scales, and with his wife, Laurie McCloskey, is co-author of the SILAS/McCloskey Executive Functions Toolkit and the children’s book The Day Frankie Left His Frontal Lobes at Home.
Presenter Disclosures:
Dr. George McCloskey is the author and co-author of numerous books and professional resources related to executive functioning. Examples and resources discussed during this presentation include Dr. McCloskey’s published work and professional resources.
Attendee Feedback:
“Would love even more PDs from Dr. McCloskey. Clearly knowledgeable and provides sufficient details with practical take aways.” -Jason
“It is validating to hear the opinion of limited standardized writing testing. I agree and will try to go back after testing to focus more on the processes described to provide the team more information on the student’s skills.” -Jill
“Excellent presentation full of important information and interventions for writing.” -Paloma
“Good examples of how to move past standardization when that isn’t working!” -Samantha
“Excellent presentation on how much of a role executive functioning skills impact writing.” -Matthew
“Good intervention examples. Looking forward to part 2.” -Erin
“I’ve enjoyed all of Dr. McCloskey’s presentations. He provides lots of good information.” -Jennifer
“Great use of examples.” -Margaret
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Executive Functions and Writing: Assessment and Intervention, Part 1
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