About the Screener

Screener of Handwriting Proficiency

Seeing the need for a tool that teachers can use to quickly and easily identify classes and students struggling with handwriting, Handwriting Without Tears and a team of occupational therapists and educators developed the Screener of Handwriting Proficiency. This whole-class screening tool lets you focus classroom instruction in handwriting by monitoring critical and measurable skill areas where your students need instruction and intervention throughout the year.

The Screener is also ideal as a Tier 1 assessment tool for teachers and occupational therapists working in an RTI framework. The Screener helps them determine appropriate instruction for whole classes, and intervention strategies for students who require additional testing and remediation.

The Screener is for educators in Grades K through 4+ to assess both printing and cursive skills. It is universal and for use with any method of instruction.

Why screen handwriting?

Handwriting is a foundation skill for academic success, especially for elementary school students. Yet, most of today’s teachers have not been taught how to measure and address their students’ handwriting problems.

The Screener can help by:

1. Identifying specific skill areas where your class or students are struggling
2. Providing instruction and intervention strategies to boost whole class and individual achievement

Help your students develop the neat and efficient handwriting they need to complete their written assignments and succeed in all their subjects. Assess your students today!