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Programs and Resources Designed for Student Success

Loudoun County Public Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools


Handwriting Without Tears: Program Guide

 

Explore the K–5 Handwriting Without Tears program that builds confident communicators by getting to the heart of every letter through developmentally appropriate, multisensory strategies, and child friendly lessons and activities.


Learning Without Tears: Virtual Presentation

See how Learning Without Tears provides the foundation to build successful readers, writers and communicators.


A History of Building Student and Teacher Success

The Learning Without Tears Story

We get to the heart of every letter.

Double Lines and Why They Work!

Handwriting that is easily transferred to any type of lined paper.

Training Resources

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LCPS Access

Unique password provided to you for this form (not your LCPS staff password).

Professional Development

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Additional On-Demand Recordings

Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum Overview (Video - 3 minutes)  

Interactive Digital Teaching Tool Overview Video: (Video - 2:30 minutes) 

Handwriting & Technology: Teaching Handwriting in the Digital Age (On-Demand Webinar - 60 minutes) Registration required; immediate access granted.  

Ten Minutes to Cursive Success  (On-Demand Webinar - 15 minutes – Grades 2-5) Registration required; immediate access granted.  

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Screener Checklist

Other skills affect handwriting success. Check concerns from classroom work using the Concerns Checklist.



Contact Us:

Your Loudoun County Team

Karen Munson, M.Ed.
Karen Munson, M.Ed. is a former primary educator and holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Reading. Karen has worked in the education industry for over a decade as a presenter, trainer, and sales executive. Karen joined Learning Without Tears as a Senior Customer Success Manager. In this role she helps school districts leverage the Learning Without Tears products and services to enable thousands of children to become more effective and efficient communicators, leading them to higher overall success and achievement in school.
Email: Karen.Munson@LWTears.com(link sends e-mail)
Phone: 781.658.7265
Diane Eldridge
Diane Eldridge, RN, COTA is a registered nurse, an Occupational Therapist and holds a B.S. in Communications. Diane has worked with children from Pre-K to high school incorporating Handwriting Without Tears® techniques, in addition to tutoring sessions to successfully help children of all ability levels with their writing readiness. In 2000, Diane joined Learning Without Tears as a presenter for national and local workshops as well as representing the company at trade shows.
Email: Diane.Eldridge@LWTears.com