All posts by Amy Kessler

Personalized Learning Makes a Huge Difference

Learning Centers, Specials

Have you considered how personalized learning could make a huge difference for your child this school year? Many families come for instruction in the fall and take advantage of savings available from September through May.

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Enjoy up to 15% off instruction when you secure your child’s schedule. The discount rate varies from 5%-15% off, depending on the amount of total sessions scheduled. The more you schedule, the more you save!

Save on any type of Lindamood-Bell instruction

Student instruction can focus on reading, math, and/or comprehension, wherever your child needs help. Savings apply to our renowned sensory-cognitive instruction, after-school homework help, and more.

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Savings apply for in-person and Online Instruction Instruction September-May. Choose what works for you!

New to Lindamood-Bell?

If school is hard for your child, you need to know why. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is the first step toward helping a child. A learning evaluation will uncover the underlying challenges affecting school performance. In a thorough results consultation, we will discuss an individualized learning plan to make school easier and more successful for your child.

Watch how one mom experiences receiving help at Lindamood-Bell. She describes the effects of instruction on her son’s learning ability and self-esteem, as well as the positive impact on the entire family.

Contact your local LEARNING CENTER to find out about to Learn More, Save More and to get started.

Enroll Now! Summer Programs for Reading, Comprehension, and Math

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Summer learning at Lindamood-Bell is personalized to meet the learning needs of each student in a short amount of time. Because it’s one-to-one, we’ll only spend time on what your child needs.

We’ll start with a learning evaluation to uncover the strengths and weaknesses that affect academic performance. In a results consultation, we will recommend a summer learning plan that will make a difference in your child’s success.

How could your child excel this summer? Read on for typical areas of focus.

Reading

Strong readers recognize common words and can sound out unfamiliar words easily. This makes reading at grade level or above easy and smooth.

Students struggling can learn to read to their full potential this summer. We identify why reading is hard for each student individually and focus on developing the skills they need to become a better reader. Learn about our renowned approach.

Early Learning

A few weeks at our Learning Center can make a big difference if your child is still learning to read. Emerging readers can work on the basics to make the transition to kindergarten or first grade a breeze. We strengthen the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, and comprehension. Learn about how we help young learners here.

Comprehension

Do words “go in one ear and out the other” for your child? This is more common than you’d think. Weak concept imagery—the ability to image a gestalt (whole)—may be the cause. Weakness in concept imagery interferes with reading and listening comprehension, memory, oral vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing.

There are individual differences in the ability to visualize language—a key to good comprehension skills. We will teach your child how to “see movies when they read” so they will get the big picture. Improving this skill will make school easier. Learn more about how we develop comprehension here.

Math

Does your child “hate” math? People who are good at math can easily visualize math concepts. The language of numbers turns into imagery, and they “see” mathematical relationships. We can teach your child how to think with numbers. Learn how we solve math “problems” here. Individuals of all ages can learn to enjoy math! 

Academic Prep

Academic Prep is an enrichment program for students ready to advance in writing, study skills, organization, and test-taking. Students benefit from our expertise in learning and cognition to enhance their skills. One-to-one programs are tailor-made to address your child’s academic needs—and get them excited about the coming school year!

 

 

How long is a summer program?

Instruction is based on individual learning needs. Programs are typically 4-6 weeks.

Which program should we do?

A learning ability evaluation will identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses that may affect school. In a results consultation, we recommend a personalized instruction plan to change your child’s learning success.

Is this for students with learning disabilities?

Some students come to us with a previous diagnosis such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, or a general learning challenge—and we make a big difference for each. Some students seek our help to enhance their skills or make learning easier.

What about planned vacations?

Let’s talk! We can either work a break into your summer program or conduct sessions online without interrupting your child’s learning momentum.

Will it be fun?

Definitely! Our staff is highly skilled in making learning changes in a short period. A big part of how we do that is through our positive, dynamic, enthusiastic interactions with students of all ages. You will be amazed at how much your child loves learning this summer!

 

 

 

To get you started, we are pleased to offer our Learning Ability Evaluation at a special rate of $565 (regularly $1325 AUD).

Watch a parent describe the Lindamood-Bell Learning Ability Evaluation and what sets it apart.

Also, enjoy a special savings of 10% off of December instruction when you enroll by November 15, 2023.*

Contact us to find out more about changing learning this summer.

Double Bay (02) 9328 7119 | Chatswood (02) 9410 1006

*Enroll by November 15, 2023. Must enroll for at least 80 hours of instruction. Instruction must be completed by February 2, 2024.

How to Recognize Comprehension Weakness | Tips for Parents

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Students with decoding issues, including dyslexia, can be easy to spot. They often miscall words (e.g., breakfast as “basket”); their oral reading is slow and “choppy;” and, spelling is tough to master. It is important to identify these students who struggle, so they can get the help they need.

 

Unfortunately, there are many students who have a different, separate, learning issue that is rarely identified and, therefore, never addressed. Hidden in plain sight, many students have a learning weakness that prevents them from fully understanding the language they read and hear. For example, a student who doesn’t turn in homework assignments may be perceived as “unmotivated” or “lazy.” But it may just be that he has trouble understanding instructions in class.

 

A primary cause of language comprehension problems is difficulty creating mental images for language. This weakness causes individuals to get only “parts” of information that they read or hear, but not the whole. This weakness often undermines the reading and thinking process. Students with weak language comprehension are commonly saddled with the misconceptions that they are just not trying, or that they are distractible. In fact, they may be trying very hard to memorize everything they have heard or read. And they need help.

 

 

Signs of comprehension weakness include:

 

1. Trouble understanding what they read

Students with weak comprehension have difficulty recalling what they’ve read. They might get parts, or some details, but may have difficulty remembering a book or story as a whole. Homework and schoolwork relying on their understanding of the text will be difficult.  These students may not enjoy reading for pleasure. 

 

2. Weak problem solving skills

Students with weak comprehension can be prone to poor decision making. Thinking through the implications and consequences of their actions may be challenging. Because they are only processing parts, they may not “see” the big picture.

 

They also may have difficulty with problem solving methods required in math and science.

 

3. Writing assignments are “painful” and poorly done

Many students with language comprehension weakness may also have poor writing skills because they lack the imagery for the gestalt (whole). Without the “big picture” idea for a topic, a student will have a hard time constructing a strong paragraph. The ability to generate the main idea, offer supporting details, make inferences, and wrap up with a conclusion that is cohesive and well organized is challenging for this student.

 

4. Verbal expression is affected

This student may be prone to including irrelevant details or issues when speaking; he or she also may re-tell stories out of sequence. On the other hand, this student may be very quiet and shy. Whether this student talks very little or a lot, the language seems disconnected from the listener.

 

5. Difficulty following directions

Students with a comprehension issue can become overwhelmed after more than one or two directions (“I’ll meet you at the car. Bring your tennis shoes. . .”). Directions from teachers and parents may appear to go in one ear and out the other, without a connection, and students seem unable to focus on what they are told.

 

Solutions at Lindamood-Bell

The imagery-language connection can be developed as a foundation for comprehension and thinking. Students can make years of academic growth in just a few weeks and go back to school ready to learn.

 

An accurate learning ability evaluation is the first step toward helping your child learn to their potential. We uncover the strengths and weaknesses that are affecting school, and in a thorough results consultation, we will discuss a learning plan to change learning in the shortest time possible. Recommendations are differentiated based on the unique learning needs of each student.

 

Call 800-300-1818 or get in touch to discuss how we can help make this school year easier! 

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia, Webinar,

For Dyslexia Awareness Month, we are again sharing our belief that all individuals can be taught to learn to their potential—including those with a previous diagnosis of dyslexia.

View our video to learn more about how we help students with dyslexia learn to their potential.

Is Dyslexia Permanent?

Researchers from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington, have published peer-reviewed research on dyslexia that explores how intensive intervention drives the growth of reading skills in struggling readers.

Dr. Jason Yeatman, one of the study’s researchers, says that although dyslexia is often considered permanent, the findings indicate that the targeted, intensive instruction leads to “substantial” improvements in reading skills and changes in the “underlying wiring of the brain’s reading circuitry.”

Read more here.

Improved symbol imagery changes how students read and spell, regardless of their ages or their struggles with literacy—including students with dyslexia. Numerous peer-reviewed articles based on studies examining the effectiveness of Lindamood-Bell instruction with dyslexic students have been published in scholarly journals – Summary of Behavioral & Neurological Research—Dyslexia

Webinar

View our webinar titled Remediating the Dyslexic Brain: Neuroscience, Research, and Solutions for Recovery. Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, Paul Worthington, discusses common dyslexia misconceptions, proven interventions, and the latest research.

Our Experience and Results

For more than three decades, Lindamood-Bell has worked with thousands of individuals. Our success with students is due to our unique approach and evidence-based, sensory-cognitive instruction.

The Seeing Stars® program addresses the learning needs of students with dyslexia. Seeing Stars develops symbol imagery, the ability to visualize letters in words. Symbol imagery is integral to independence in sounding out new words, recognizing common words, spelling, and fluent contextual reading. 

Students with a Prior Dyslexia Diagnosis Who Received Decoding Instruction Only

Average Age: 10.2

Average Hours of Instruction:  121.6

Number of Students: 2,483

On average, students with a prior Dyslexia diagnosis who received Seeing Stars instruction achieved significant improvements in reading. They made large (statistically significant) standard score changes on seven of nine measures. (Vocabulary was not a targeted measure of instruction.) The 20-point percentile increase in Word Recognition put these students well within the normal range (25th–75th percentile). The large average standard score change in Paragraph Reading Accuracy should also be noted.

Schools partner with Lindamood-Bell for our expertise in meeting the needs of students with dyslexia. The case study Solutions for Dyslexia | Spotlight on Fort Smith Public Schools outlines a district-wide professional development initiative. 

Our Learning Center instruction is available live-online and in person.

For further information or questions, please contact us at 800.300.1818.

 

Prepare Your Child for Success This Fall

Academy, Specials

You can be confident that Lindamood-Bell Academy will provide your child with the highest quality education this school year. We customize an in-person, virtual, or hybrid learning program so your student and family feel comfortable and ready to experience incredible progress.

Our renowned, one-to-one approach allows us to be a flexible and interactive option for the 2023-24 school year, whether in person or online. Our focus on personalizing an instruction plan for your child ensures the best learning results and an immediate boost in confidence.

You’ve never seen a school like this!

After years in Special Education, a family switched to Lindamood-Bell Academy. Within weeks, they witness a “monumental difference” in their son’s reading ability and attitude about school.

 

Watch their story:

 

Enroll now and receive 15% off a month of tuition.* 

*Must enroll for the remainder of the school year through May 2024. Discount will be applied to the final month of tuition. The offer expires on October 27, 2023.

Call 800-300-1818 or get started.

School Success Your Child Deserves!

Australia, Learning Centers, Specials

We have the right program for exactly where your child is in the education journey—whether you want help catching up, honing skills, or getting ahead. Our evidence-based, proven instruction can help. 

Your child can attend in-person or online, and a recent study illustrates that Lindamood-Bell online students achieved statistically similar gains on all targeted measures when compared to in-person students.

We will create a personalized learning plan for your child’s specific needs. Students often gain years in just a few weeks with engaging, dynamic instruction. Get support this summer that is effective and fun, so your child can reach their amazing potential.  

Hear a mother talk about her daughter’s life-changing experience after instruction for her language and literacy skills.

Enjoy a special savings of 10% off of December instruction when you enroll by November 15, 2023.*

Contact us to find out more about changing learning this summer.

Double Bay (02) 9328 7119 | Chatswood (02) 9410 1006

*Enroll by November 15, 2023. Must enroll for at least 80 hours of instruction. Instruction must be completed by February 2, 2024.

This Summer You Can Count On Lindamood-Bell

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When school’s out, your family can count on Lindamood-Bell to help your child meet their amazing potential!

Lindamood-Bell can provide your child with the right amount of effective, fun, evidence-based instruction that will help them go back to school with better skills and new confidence.

✓ Balance Learning and Fun This Summer

Every summer, we help kids of all ages and abilities catch up or get ahead in reading, comprehension, and math. We are uniquely prepared to help kids catch up and thrive—our instructional expertise and dynamic instruction set us apart! 

Students make years of academic gain in a matter of weeks.

✓ Proven effective for students with learning challenges

Our instruction is proven effective for students with challenges that affect learning, including dyslexia, autism, and ADHD.

✓ Basic Skill Development

School disruptions and online learning caused difficulties for students who did not previously struggle. We develop the sensory-cognitive skills that make schoolwork easier!

✓ Engaging Instruction

Our energetic instructors use strategies and incentives that keep students engaged throughout sessions. 

Spots are filling fast.

Enroll now and enjoy a special savings of 10% off the first week of summer instruction!*

Secure your spot now! 800-300-1818

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*Enroll by July 28, 2023. Must enroll for at least 80 hours of instruction. Instruction must be completed by August 25, 2023.

Winter Holiday Learning

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Winter holiday is the perfect time for your child to receive Lindamood-Bell instruction for reading, comprehension, or math. Our flexible schedule and one-to-one instruction can allow your child to go back to school with increased skills and confidence.

Hear a mother of twin boys describe their academic challenges and triumphs. Lindamood-Bell instruction improved their ability to read and comprehend. They now have better skills and confidence in school.

Winter holiday instruction is individualized to meet the needs of each student.  For example, students can attend an enrichment program to advance in an area like writing or study skills. Alumni students might attend for help applying their skills to a new task. 

Students who are currently struggling with learning loss can use their school break to jump-start a new or ongoing intensive instruction plan. Winter Break is an opportunity to focus on the skills that will make school easier.

For a limited time, we are offering 15% off the first week of instruction when you enroll by July 12, 2024!*

*Must enroll for a minimum of 40 hours. Must enroll by July 12, 2024.

Contact us to learn more about how you can use Winter Holiday to make an impact on your child’s learning. 

Double Bay (02) 9328 7119  ~ Chatswood (02) 9410 1006

Catch Up Or Get Ahead This Winter with Lindamood-Bell

Australia

This winter, Lindamood-Bell is here to help. 

With our instruction for reading, comprehension, and math, this winter your student can catch up or get ahead. Identifying strengths and weaknesses with our Learning Ability Evaluation is the first step.  You can rely on our experience and proven results to make a difference for your child. 

In a matter of weeks, our evidence-based instruction for reading, comprehension, and math can help your child feel more confident and prepared for school.

✓ Proven effective for students with learning challenges

Our instruction is proven effective for students with challenges that affect learning, including dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. If your child fell further behind this year, we can help.

✓ Basic Skill Development

School disruptions and online learning caused difficulties for students who did not previously struggle. We develop the sensory-cognitive skills that make schoolwork easier!

✓ Proven Results—In-Person and Online

We added online one-to-one sensory-cognitive instruction to our in-person services back in 2015. Our Learning Centers have provided consistent quality instruction for over 35 years. Our approach is proven effective whether your child attends in person or learns from home. See our results.

✓ Engaging Instruction

Our dynamic instruction is one-to-one, face-to-face, online, and in-person. Our energetic instructors use strategies and incentives that keep students engaged throughout sessions. Parents, our live online instruction is not screentime and it is definitely not more of what your child received at school for distance learning!

For a limited time only, enroll now through November and get up to 15% savings!

Contact us now to get started and secure your spot.

Double Bay (02) 9328 7119 | Chatswood (02) 9410 1006

Professional Development Reaches More Teachers in Jamaica

For Schools, Professional Development

Over the past six years, more than 256 teachers from across Jamaica have received Lindamood-Bell professional development and coaching to increase literacy for struggling readers and students with learning disabilities. The partnership with Creative Language-Based Learning is endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Youth and Information, and is in collaboration with the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund and Sandals Foundation. 

 

Since the start of the partnership, CLBL Foundation has increased its capacity to provide job-embedded professional development directly in classrooms across the country with support from Lindamood-Bell’s professional development team. In addition to classroom implementation, each summer, including during the pandemic, CLBL and Lindamood-Bell have partnered to provide intensive summer reading camps. These camps provide students up to 6 hours per day, 5 days a week of instruction, and have been provided to over 250 struggling readers from across the country. 

 

This year, (recognizing that literacy is critical to reducing truancy and juvenile crime) Lindamood-Bell and CLBL Foundation have partnered to build an intensive intervention implementation with Denham Township High School. More than 60 students will be provided with 4 hours of daily, small group instruction during the school day for 5 weeks.


 

Find an upcoming event for your teachers or contact us to discuss the learning needs of your community. We can customize an event that meets your unique needs.

 

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International: 805-541-3836