The writing program recognizes the critical relationship between writing and language. Writing is incorporated into all academic areas. Students learn to gather and organize information, summarize, paraphrase, outline, take notes and edit their written work. Spelling, grammar, word processing and handwriting instruction reinforce clarity and help each student to become a more confident writer. As in other areas, the approach to teaching writing is interdisciplinary and incorporates the expertise of language pathologists, occupational therapists, and computer specialists.