All posts by Rachel Foote

Learning and Fun This Summer!

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Your child deserves school success, whether they need to catch up, hone skills, or get ahead. Lindamood-Bell offers evidence-based, in-person or live-online instruction for reading, comprehension, and math tailored to your child’s needs. 

Your child can attend in-person or online, and recent research shows that our virtual students achieve statistically similar gains 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 fun and engaging instruction. 

Watch a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student, Alyssa, reflects on her learning journey. Now a successful college freshman, she was once a struggling elementary school student.

To get your family started, we are extending our special Early Bird Discount. Save 10% on your first week of summer instruction when you schedule by April 30, 2024.* 

Contact your local Learning Center at 800-300-1818 to find out more about changing learning this summer.

Must enroll for at least 100 sessions of instruction or the student’s minimum recommendation. Instruction must be completed by August 23, 2024.

Autism Acceptance Month

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In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, we are sharing our belief in the learning potential of all individuals—including people with autism.

Improving Comprehension for Students with Autism

Peer-Reviewed Research

The Cognition, Brain, and Autism (CBrA) Lab at the University of Alabama collaborated with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes to study the comparative effects of Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V) on the brains of children on the Autism Spectrum. This fMRI study, highlighted in several peer-reviewed papers, examined activity in the brain’s language areas during comprehension tasks.

Dr. Rajesh Kana, the head of the study, reported that “V/V resulted in changing brain response patterns in children with autism – more focused, specialized brain activity and functional connectivity as a result of intervention.” Associated significant increases in language comprehension were noted against matched controls.

Note. Figure used with author’s permission.

Read about the effect of Lindamood-Bell instruction with students on the autism spectrum. Download summaries and get links to full articles published in scholarly journals on the Research & Development pages of our website.

The CBrA Lab is enrolling participants for a new study using the  Visualizing and Verbalizing program. For more information:

www.cbra.ua.edu

(205) 202-0616

cbralab@ua.edu

Video

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Cognition, Brain and Autism Center studied the effects of Visualizing and Verbalizing® (V/V) on the brains of children on the autism spectrum. Watch a video that features lead researcher, Dr. Rajesh Kana, and participating families.

Visualizing and Verbalizing Results for Students with Autism

Average Age: 12.1

Number of Students: 1,085

Average Hours of Instruction: 132.5

Program Implemented: Visualizing and Verbalizing

Download results of Lindamood-Bell Learning Center instruction for all students, including those on the autism spectrum.

In the News

Read this article in Exceptional Parent Magazine.

Learning at Lindamood-Bell

Lindamood-Bell instruction is based on the learning needs of each student. We can make a difference for students of all ages and abilities, including students with autism. Many students with an autism diagnosis have received instruction using Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking (V/V).  

Contact us for information about instruction at our Learning Centers, including one-to-one summer instruction and instruction starting now, live-online or in-person. 

Families seeking a complete school solution can explore Lindamood-Bell Academy, our K-12 California accredited private school, live online or safe, in-person where allowed. Now enrolling for the 2024-25 school year.

Educators can attend teacher workshops to learn the steps of our evidence-based approach. Learn more about our professional development here.

Improve skills needed for the NAPLAN exam!

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Whether your child is taking the NAPLAN this year, has experienced learning loss, or just needs school to be easier, we can help improve their skills and boost their confidence.

Our evidence-based instruction develops the sensory-cognitive foundation for reading, comprehension, and math. 

In a matter of weeks, we help students catch up or get ahead in the literacy and numeracy skills needed for the NAPLAN exam and future school success. Our one-to-one instruction is available in-center or face-to-face online.

Enrichment at Lindamood-Bell

Students looking to enhance or accelerate learning can benefit from our expertise in specific areas, such as writing, study skills, and test-taking. Students can attend an enrichment program to advance their skills in areas like reading comprehension or maths. 

We teach:  

  • Note-taking
  • Writing
  • Study Skills
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Organization skills

Get the Imagery-Language Foundation

Students who struggle in school, and on tests like NAPLAN, may have an unidentified weakness or weaknesses affecting learning. Students with poor comprehension, critical thinking, writing, or memory may have weak concept imagery—the ability to create an imagined gestalt (whole) from language. Students who are poor decoders and spellers, or slow readers, may have weak symbol imagery—the ability to visualize letters in words. These difficulties are not only frustrating for students but also can prevent them from accessing the school curriculum.

Our unique, personalized instruction can make a difference. Students can make years of progress in just a matter of weeks attending either online or at the Learning Center. We offer:

  • Individualized learning plans
  • One-to-one instructor/student ratio
  • Evidence-based programs
  • Welcoming, comfortable environment for all ages 

A mom shares her daughter’s experience at our learning center in Sydney:

Getting Started

Identifying strengths and challenges is the first step toward successfully helping your child finish the school year. A learning evaluation will uncover strengths and weaknesses that affect schoolwork. We will discuss the results in a thorough consultation and present our individualized learning plan to make school easier. 

Contact us to get started. 

Sydney Chatswood: (02) 9410 1006

Sydney Double Bay: (02) 9328 7119

Winter Break Learning

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Winter break 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 start the New Year with 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 Break 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 January 5, 2023!*

*Must enroll for a minimum of 40 hours. Must enroll by January 5, 2024.

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

We Can Help You Meet Your Family’s Learning Needs

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Now, more than ever, you can count on us to help meet the learning needs of your family. We know that school is currently full of uncertainties. We’re here to support you with our proven approach:

 

  • Catch up in core skills like reading and math. Subjects that can be extra tough in distance-hybrid learning!
  • One-to-one programs tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Schoolwork support – We manage your child’s distance learning!
  • School Enrollment – Looking for a new school? In addition to our learning center, we offer enrollment at our accredited K-12 school, Lindamood-Bell Academy. Personalized learning for students of all abilities.*

 

 

Our success with students starts with our unique Learning Ability Evaluation. We identify strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting performance in reading, comprehension, and math. We’re live online (since 2015!) and in person.

 

Learning Ability Evaluation

  • Evaluation administered in person or online
  • Standardized measures of reading, comprehension, and math
  • Identification of strengths and weaknesses
  • Consultation to explain findings

 

 

Learning Skills Measured 

  • Sounding Out Words
  • Spelling
  • Word Reading
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paragraph Reading
  • Math Computation
  • Math Story Problem Solving

 

Contact us to schedule your child’s Learning Ability Evaluation: 800-300-1818.

 

*Check your local center for Academy availability.

London Centre Hosted COBIS Webinar

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The Lindamood-Bell® London Learning Centre hosted a webinar for the Council of British International Schools. Our presentation, “The Imagery-Language Foundation: Teaching All Children to Read and Comprehend,” was presented by Centre Director Valentina Nikolic and explored the imagery-language foundation as the basis for reading and comprehension.

 

Valentina highlighted crucial knowledge for teachers as they endeavour to meet the literacy needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs. Peer-reviewed neurological and behavioural research was shared.

 

The video of Valentina’s presentation is available to view here.

 

Imagine School Year Success

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We believe every student can experience school year success. If school is hard, we can help you find out why and provide the help your child needs to thrive.

How can we help your child? Read on for typical solutions.

 

Sensory-Cognitive Instruction

Students who need help may have a weakness that is affecting learning. Unfortunately, these students typically fall further behind as the year goes on. Students with poor comprehension, critical thinking, writing or memory may have weak concept imagery—the ability to create an imagined gestalt (whole) from language; students who are poor decoders and spellers, or slow readers, may have weak symbol imagery—the ability to visualize letters in words. These difficulties are not only frustrating for a student, but prevent them from accessing school curriculum.

We start by identifying strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting performance in reading, comprehension, and math.  And, we make recommendations for individualized instruction plans that create learning gains.  

 

Application to Content

Our sensory-cognitive instruction results in extraordinary gains for students; it can be one of the most positive learning experiences of a child’s life. The Lindamood-Bell Learning Center experience doesn’t have to stop on a student’s last day! 

Tailored to individual needs, Application to Content is a bridge between new skills and current school work.  For example, a student who received comprehension instruction may benefit from assistance when applying his new skills to a book report.

 

Homework Matters

For many busy families, protected homework time is not always practical, at least not for every night of the week. Whether it’s a work schedule that keeps us from homework help until after dinner, or family bustling around the studying child—our best laid plans can quickly go out the window. 

Homework Matters is supervised homework help, 1-4 afternoons per week. Our skilled instructors take the struggle out of homework for families. We can answer your child’s questions and assist when necessary. We assist and motivate students to complete their work.

 

Let’s talk about School Year Success!

School year instruction at Lindamood-Bell is individualized to meet the learning needs of each student, no matter where you live.  Everything we do is available at our locations and online! Get Started.

 

 

 

Lindamood-Bell Academy: The Ideal Learning Environment for All Types of Students

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Lindamood-Bell Academy’s flexible and differentiated curriculum, both in person and online,means that the Academy can be the ideal learning environment for all types of students, including:

 

  • Accelerated Learners
  • Learners Who Need a Flexible Environment
  • Students with Challenging Schedules
  • Homeschool Families
  • Students Who Struggle with Reading
  • Students Who Struggle with Comprehension
  • Students Who Have School Anxiety

 

We develop the imagery-language foundation for success in language processing and success in all curriculum. Our research-validated instruction and individualized learning plans help your child truly thrive.

 

Find out how Lindamood-Bell Academy can help close the gap between potential and performance:

 

 

To take advantage of a $500 credit toward 2019-20 tuition, enroll before April 15, 2019.

Questions about your child’s school journey? We’d love to chat!

Get In Touch

Special Savings | A Learning Ability Evaluation Like No Other

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Our success with students starts with our unique Learning Ability Evaluation. We identify strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting performance in reading, comprehension, and math.

 

Learning Ability Evaluation

 

  • Evaluation administered in person or online
  • Standardized measures of reading, comprehension, and math
  • Identification of strengths and weaknesses
  • Consultation to explain findings

Learning Skills Measured

 

✔ Sounding Out Words

✔ Spelling

✔ Word Reading

✔ Vocabulary

✔ Reading Comprehension

✔ Following Directions

✔ Paragraph Reading

✔ Math Computation

✔ Math Story Problem Solving

✔ Oral Language Comprehension

Special Rate

To get you started, we are pleased to offer our Learning Ability Evaluation at a special rate. Rates vary for international locations. Check with your nearest location for details.

 

Online & In-Center Rate

US: $449 (regularly $1050)

UK: £336 (regularly £774)

AUS: $465 (regularly $1325)

 

Contact us to schedule your child, 800-300-1818. Find a learning center location near you, including many Seasonal Learning Camps: Locations.

Imagine a Better School Year – Free Parent Workshop

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This event has ended. For further information or questions regarding our instruction, please contact your local Learning Center.

 

Coming soon to your Learning Centre, a free event for parents you won’t want to miss.

 

In our free 30-minute workshop, we’ll cover ways to establish the imagery-language foundation for homework.

 

Topics will include:

■ Asking questions that create mental images (and boost comprehension!)

■ Helping your child learn and remember facts for tests

■ Helping your child understand and track assignments

 

Attendees will receive complimentary supplies—everything you need to get started. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop. We want to help your family Imagine a Better School Year!