With a shared understanding of dysgraphia from our last episode, we now step inside a school district to see support in action. Jaime Drew, a district-level Reading Specialist with Magnolia ISD, shares what dysgraphia looks like in classrooms and the practical moves teachers can make to help (without adding more to their plates!), including brain-body connections, simple Tier 1 writing routines, and ways schools and families can work together to reduce writing frustration. Cheryl and Jaime discuss realistic, sustainable approaches schools can use to better support students whose writing challenges impact both learning and confidence.
Thought Leader: Jaime Drew
Jaime Drew is a dedicated literacy leader with 25 years of experience in elementary education. Her career spans six grades and multiple states, providing a unique perspective on RLA instruction. Having served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and dyslexia/dysgraphia interventionist, Jaime specializes in bridging the gap between research and classroom practice. Currently serving as a district-level Reading Specialist, she is committed to empowering fellow educators and supporting all learners.
Get to Know the Host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift
Cheryl holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, is a distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears' Get Set for School Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, and was awarded the Investors Bank Educator of the Year Award.
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