This course explores best practices for supporting young children experiencing writing difficulties through an evidence-based approach called Data-Based Instruction. Participants will learn about the key elements of writing and how both curriculum-based measurement and explicit writing instruction are systematically used to support young writers.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define Data-Based Instruction.
  • Describe the key components of writing.
  • Describe Curriculum-Based Measurement for beginning writers (CBM-W).
  • Identify explicit instructional approaches that align with the Simple View of Writing.

Course Outcomes

  • Define Data-Based Instruction.
  • Describe the key components of writing.
  • Describe Curriculum-Based Measurement for beginning writers (CBM-W).
  • Identify explicit instructional approaches that align with the Simple View of Writing.

Intended Audiences

  • K–3 General and Special Educators
  • Interventionists

Course Type

  • Self-Paced

Recommended Number of PLUs

  • 2 PLUs