For schools & educators

Growing strong writers.

Occupational Therapy Consultation & Professional Development for Independent and Private Schools

Strong handwriting instruction begins with understanding how children learn to write.

Root + Rise partners with independent and private schools to strengthen handwriting instruction, support fine motor development, and help educators recognize and address barriers to written participation.

Through our ROOTS to RISE approach, we bring an occupational therapy perspective into the classroom, helping educators connect foundational motor and visual-motor skills with explicit handwriting instruction.

Partnerships

Our school partnerships may include:

On-site professional development for educators

Classroom observation and consultation

Practical strategies for handwriting and fine motor development

Support with developmentally appropriate handwriting instruction

Ongoing virtual consultation and implementation support

Whether your school is looking for a one-time professional development workshop or a more comprehensive partnership, our goal is to help educators feel confident supporting developing writers.

School consultation packages are customized based on your school's needs.