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Description:

This webinar builds on Part 1 by providing school psychologists with a deeper, applied understanding of how executive functioning impacts writing performance in school settings. Dr. George McCloskey uses a detailed student case to illustrate how difficulties with attention, orthographic processing, and graphomotor skills can interfere with written expression despite strong language abilities. Participants will learn how to differentiate between breakdowns in various areas of executive functioning through targeted assessment and observation. The session highlights practical, school-based interventions that can be used to build writing skills, improve engagement, and support student performance. Dr. McCloskey also demonstrates how scaffolding, feedback, and motivational strategies can help students build independence and confidence in writing. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and a clearer framework for supporting writing development 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 1.25-hour webinar will receive 1.25 NASP-Approved CPD credits.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn about how executive functioning impacts writing performance through a detailed case study.

2. Learn ways to differentiate between breakdowns in executive functioning using assessment and observation.

3. Learn ways to apply practical, school-based strategies to support writing development and increase student independence.

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:

“It was very helpful to hear about Dr. McCloskey’s writing intervention and process. Meeting students where they are is so important and giving them some choice/control is so helpful for motivation.” -Jill

“Great practical information that I can begin implementing right away. It also helps me help teachers as well as students.” -Paige

“So helpful to spend the time working through a single case intervention. The specifics of data and materials used was very helpful.” -Karen

“Seeing interventions that are directly tied to specific evaluative measures is very helpful.” -Samantha

“Love this presenter. He keeps the information interesting and engaging.” -Melanie

“Excellent case study example.” -Paloma

“I feel the presenter was able to clearly explain concepts presented.” -Margaret

“I enjoyed the case study that was shared.” -Matthew

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