Bolster Why Explicit Instruction in Spelling Is Essential for All Children The critical role of spelling for reading is a focus in recent refereed journals in neuroscience and cognitive psychology as well as in current books by reading scientists and educators. But how do you translate this research into classroom practices? In this session, you’ll see spelling as a window into the reading mind of both normally developing and struggling readers and why explicit spelling instruction is essential for all elementary students. In this session, you'll receive an overview an overview of what tools and practices work well at your grade level and a sampling of what words, patterns, and rules need to be taught. See how integrated spelling instruction saves you time and boosts student achievement. Session Objectives: Clarification of the role invented spelling plays for beginners that ALL teachers should know Why explicit spelling instruction is essential for Grade 2 and beyond Formative assessment tools and strategies you can use tomorrow How to monitor a dyslexic child’s progress or recognize symptoms of dyslexia How structured literacy spelling instruction at every grade level is a powerful dyslexic specific intervention Richard Gentry Independent researcher, author, and educational consultant, and former university professor