Our Approach

The Lindamood-Bell Academy is a unique in-person or online accredited California private school where we develop sensory-cognitive processing as a foundation for all learning.

Unlike any other school, our primary goal is to develop cognition. We see each question we ask—each interaction with students—as an opportunity to develop their cognition.

 

We teach students to think and reason and apply their sensory-cognitive processing to all content, to all curriculum, to all of life.

 

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Our Approach

NANCI BELL co-founder of Lindamood-bell

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Many years ago, as we were developing Lindamood-Bell, we talked about creating a Lindamood-Bell School.   Year after year, we explored the option, but year after year we were unable to make that dream come true.

I’m very excited to tell you that we have created the Lindamood-Bell Academy where we develop the imagery-language foundation for success in language processing and all curriculum.

Our dream has come true.  Please call us for information so we can make your dreams come true too.

Warmest regards,

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Our instruction is based on
an individual’s learning needs.

We work with thousands of individuals.

Sitting with a child or an adult who struggles to read a word or comprehend a paragraph provides unique insight into the learning process.

We develop the skills that underlie reading & comprehension.

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Seeing Stars: Symbol Imagery for Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling (SI)
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Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking (V/V)
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Talkies: Visualizing and Verbalizing for Oral Language Comprehension and Expression (Talkies)
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Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® Program for Reading, Spelling, and Speech (LiPS)
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On Cloud Nine: Visualizing and Verbalizing for Math (OCN)
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Imagery and the Language Processing Spectrum

Can’t read words but can comprehend -- weak symbol imagery

Symptoms of symbol imagery weakness

  • Weak word attack skills
  • Weak word recognition skills
  • Difficulty learning and retaining sight words
  • Weak phonological spelling skills
    (optnrty for opportunity)
  • Weak orthographic spelling skills (opertunity for opportunity)
  • Difficulty reading fluently in context
  • Difficulty monitoring and self-correcting reading and spelling errors
  • Slow and laborious decoding skills
  • May be labeled dyslexic

 

Can’t comprehend but can read words -- weak concept imagery

Symptoms of concept imagery weakness

  • Weak reading comprehension
  • Weak listening comprehension
  • Difficulty with critical thinking and problem solving
  • Difficulty following directions
  • Difficulty expressing language orally
  • Weak written expression
  • Difficulty grasping humor
  • Difficulty interpreting social situations
  • Difficulty with cause and effect
  • Weak attention and focus
  • Difficulty with mental mapping
  • Difficulty responding to a communicating world

Our Solution

Instructional language to bring
sensory-cognitive function to consciousness and apply that to curriculum.

What letters do you see?
Direct stimulation of and application of symbol imagery.
What do those words make
you picture?
Direct stimulation of and application of concept imagery.
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If your child has dyslexia, accommodations may help them get through the school day. But what about building real reading skills?
Our latest blog explores common school accommodations and why developing sensory-cognitive skills is essential for independent reading. 
🔗 Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Start 2026 Strong with Workshop Savings ✨

Kick off the year with special pricing on Lindamood-Bell for Schools professional development, aligned with the Science of Reading.
✔ Save 25% when you bring a colleague or bundle workshops
✔ Group inservice training discounts up to 25% available

Use code HELLO26BOGO

⏰ Offers end January 31, 2026.
👉 View the workshop schedule and reserve your spot.
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✨ Experience the Lindamood-Bell Academy Difference!
 
📅 Jan 12–16 | Academy Week
See firsthand how we help students build their learning ability while thriving in a full academic curriculum.

🎓 Special Enrollment Offer available!
 Tap the link in our bio @lindamoodbellofficial to learn more.
📚 Teaching students to connect language with imagery strengthens reading skills and comprehension.

At Lindamood-Bell, our approach is grounded in Dual Coding Theory (DCT), a cognitive framework explaining how the brain processes information. Our founders’ programs, including Seeing Stars for reading and spelling and Visualizing and Verbalizing for comprehension and critical thinking, apply these principles through sensory-cognitive instruction.

✨ See how our approach translates into classroom practice and the real results it produces for students.
Read the full article - tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📖 Want to help your child build strong reading skills from the very start?
Our latest blog, Developing Early Literacy Skills: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Readers, shares practical tips for nurturing language, decoding, and comprehension at home. Discover how everyday reading and playful activities can spark curiosity and confidence.
✨ Learn how personalized support at Lindamood-Bell can strengthen the foundational skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond.
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the trust you place in Lindamood-Bell and for our shared commitment to helping individuals learn to their full potential. 
Wishing you a holiday season filled with rest, joy, and connection, and a 2026 full of inspiration and possibility.
See the difference the right instruction can make. 💙
Miss Georgia’s Teen, Carrington Manous, shares how dyslexia once left her feeling discouraged about school and learning, and how Lindamood-Bell helped her build the skills and confidence to succeed. Today, she uses her voice to advocate for students with learning differences and to expand access to effective instruction.
🎥 Watch Carrington’s full, inspiring story. Link in bio at @lindamoodbellofficial.
Parents, ❄️ Winter Break ❄️ is a great time to give your child a boost. For a limited time, enjoy 10% off instruction. Contact your Learning Center to get started!
❄️ Don’t miss our Winter Wonderland Learning Savings!❄️
📚 10% OFF instruction during Winter Break!
Help your child catch up, conquer learning loss, or get ahead. Our individualized instruction will set them up for success and confidence in the New Year.
👉 Visit our website for details and to get started today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
See the impact our Lindamood-Bell instruction can have! This family shares how our evidence-based approach helped their child thrive. 🎥 Watch their full story and get inspired. Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

❄️ Parents, winter break is the perfect time to give your child a boost! For a limited time, enjoy 10% off instruction. Contact your Learning Center to get started!
Our free webinar featuring Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development, is now available to watch.
Learn how evidence-based instruction, the Cognitive Science of Learning, and effective leadership strategies can help drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in student learning.
▶️ Watch now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Reading fluency isn’t about extra drills or repetition.

It grows when students strengthen the sensory-cognitive foundation behind accurate, automatic reading. 

Symbol imagery is key. Visualizing sounds and letters in words helps students:
 • Decode accurately
 • Recognize words automatically
 • Enjoy reading

Discover why symbol imagery matters and how educators can build fluency. Read the full article at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 Attending the SENIA International 2025 Virtual Conference?

🎓 Don’t miss our session:
Join Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, for “Closing the Comprehension Gaps in the Science of Reading” on November 21, 1:30–2:45 PM. Melissa will explore how developing concept imagery builds comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing. 

💻 Visit Our Virtual Booth:
Stop by the Lindamood-Bell booth to learn more about our sensory-cognitive approach and how it supports educators in helping all students reach their learning potential.

Get more info at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Educators, join us for a free Lindamood-Bell webinar with Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development.
Discover how evidence-based instruction, the Cognitive Science of Learning, and effective leadership strategies can drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in student learning.

🗓 Wednesday, December 3rd | 11 am PST | 2 pm EST | 7 pm GMT

Can’t join live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording!
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