Research and Evidence

K–5 Lookback Study (2022–2024): ESSA Tier II Evidence of Effectiveness

Arizona ESSA Level 3 Efficacy Study (2022–2023): Impact of Spalding-Trained Teachers on Literacy Outcomes

Spalding Research Foundation & Logic Model (ESSA Tier IV Recognition)

Johns Hopkins Evidence for ESSA: Spalding’s The Writing Road to Reading

ICEIE Certificate of Effectiveness (Silver, 2024): Spalding Method Training Courses

Nelson Mandela 4th Grade Scholars

Testimonials for THE SPALDING METHOD®

A Certified Path to Literacy

The Writing Road to Reading is a literacy program with aligned professional learning that uses explicit, systematic, and multisensory phonemic instruction for spelling, reading, and writing.