Introduction to the Spelling Profile Assessment (SPA): A new spelling test for English primary school children

Georgia Niolaki; Aris Terzopoulos

Introduction to the Spelling Profile Assessment (SPA): A new spelling test for English primary school children

Georgia Niolaki
, Aris Terzopoulos

Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs

Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Other

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 31 Oct 2025
Event	15th AWLL international workshop on writing systems and literacy - Pisa, Italy Duration: 29 Oct 2025 → 31 Oct 2025

Workshop

Workshop	15th AWLL international workshop on writing systems and literacy
Abbreviated title	AWLL15
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Pisa
Period	29/10/25 → 31/10/25

Bibliographical note

Patoss Ltd
27 November 2024
·
🌟 Introducing confirmed speakers Dr. Georgia Niolaki and Dr. Aris Terzopoulos at our online conference who will explore the Spelling Profile Assessment (SPA): a New Spelling Test for English Primary School Children - a groundbreaking tool designed to assess spelling challenges in primary school children. 📝
They say: "Being a competent speller and writer is key to success in school, university, and the workplace, making early intervention crucial for those with spelling difficulties. Despite the prevalence of spelling difficulties, research on spelling lags behind that on reading. Standardised tests often fail to pinpoint specific spelling challenges, and teachers/assessors acknowledge these limitations. To address this, we have developed an assessment that identifies strengths/weaknesses in phonological encoding, whole-word processing, and morphological rules in spelling."
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The importance of identifying phonological, orthographic, and morphological spelling difficulties.
✅ How the SPA provides a comprehensive, standardised assessment with reliable data for Reception to Year 6.
✅ Insights into single case studies and mapping the SPA to the latest dyslexia definition.
Perfect for teachers, SENCOs and specialist assessors looking for an effective tool to support early intervention! 🌟
📅 Don’t miss out!
📍 Saturday, 5th April 2025, 9.30am-5.00pm
📩 Register now: https://bit.ly/4fyhMos

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