The Art and Science of Teaching Handwriting

CEU Certification for OTs

Deliver stronger, evidence-based handwriting interventions that accelerate student progress, and offer valuable consultation to teachers. Earn AOTA-approved continuing education credits while mastering effective handwriting instruction. This track combines our course with an online exam to validate your learning, strengthen your expertise, and keep you at the forefront of therapeutic best practices.

Coursework and Exam

Course:

  • 2 hours of self-paced webinar content, structured into the following modules:

The Handwriting Effect

  • The Purpose of Handwriting Instruction
  • Five Reasons to Teach Handwriting
  • The Impact of Poor Handwriting
  • Lost in Formation

Curriculum Framework

  • The Letter Case Debate
  • Variable Practice
  • Letter Groups
  • Letter Sort Activity
  • Storytelling
  • Multisensory Learning

Implementation

  • Scope and Sequence
  • Preparation
  • Positioning Activity
  • Lesson Plan
  • Immediate Feedback
  • Supporting Every Learner

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

  • The Quick Handwriting Screening
  • Case Study: Assessment
  • Evaluating Intervention Outcomes

 

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, you will:

  • Understand the typical stages of handwriting skill development.
  • Learn a systematic and accessible approach to teaching letter formation.
  • Be able to apply ergonomic principles for optimal seating, paper positioning, and pencil grip.
  • Gain skills in using assessment tools to monitor and support student progress.
  • Be prepared to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons for diverse learners.

Course Details

  • Level: Suitable for all; no prior experience necessary.
  • AOTA Alignment: Aligns with AOTA Foundational Knowledge and OT Service Delivery areas.
  • CEU Credits:
    • Earn 2.0 contact hours (0.2 AOTA CEUs)
    • Note: This course is approved for AOTA CEUs. We are not affiliated with other organizations that grant continuing education credits.
  • To Earn Credit:
    • Complete all course modules and activities.
    • Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment.
  • Disclosures:
    • Financial: Handwriting Heroes receives proceeds from sales.
    • Non-Financial: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
  • Accessibility: Please contact us if you require any special accommodations.
  • Cancellation Policy: Access to the course content is free. The CEU exam fee is non-refundable once the exam is accessed.

 

Ready to deepen your understanding and enhance your approach to handwriting instruction?

STEP ONE

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Click the "Register" button below to create a new account on the Braincert Course Platform.
(Then return to this page for Step Two.)
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STEP TWO

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