How to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer

The Westfield Parent Teacher Council-Special Education Committee presents Dr. Francie Matthews, Director of Academic Associates who will discuss the challenges and frustrations of writing encountered by students. The presentation is geared towards parents of 2nd-8th grade general and special education students and will provide a toolbox of strategies to support the different aspects of writing and help their child gain confidence as a writer. Techniques for finding a focus, organizing thoughts, improving word choice, and writing better sentences will be addressed.

Dr. Matthews is the founder and director of Academic Associates in Westfield, a learning center that provides customized success plans to fit each child's learning style and needs. She is a certified learning consultant and author with special interests in the language arts areas.

Preregistration is not required.