Intended for teachers involved in language arts instruction in kindergarten through grade six, this spelling program guide was developed to aid in improving spelling and the use of dictionaries. Following a statement of the goals of the spelling program, the sections cover the following program aspects: (1) textbooks and dictionaries; (2) instructional objectives, including spontaneous spelling for kindergarten and mastery skills in spelling and dictionary use for grades one through six; (3) time allotment for spelling study; (4) word selection for a spelling program; (5) the test/study/test teaching method; (6) individualization for other than average spellers; (7) error analysis of children's spelling strategies; and (8) intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. A list of relevant resources is included. (HTH)