Online Instruction That Actually Works: Outcomes, Evidence, and What It Really Looks Like
10 am PT | 1 pm ET | 6 pm BST The Truth About Online Learning Might Surprise You Many families hear the words online learning and immediately think back to the frustration of COVID. We understand why. For many students, those experiences meant sitting in large Zoom classrooms, struggling to stay engaged, and receiving…
Lindamood-Bell Names San Luis Obispo Learning Center as Flagship Location; Announces Emily Hoffman as Director
For more than 40 years, Lindamood-Bell’s San Luis Obispo Learning Center has been at the heart of the organization’s mission to change lives through learning. As Lindamood-Bell’s first Learning Center and home to its corporate headquarters, it has now been designated as the organization’s official Flagship Learning Center. The company also announced the appointment of…
A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers
Reading is a foundational skill that not only shapes academic achievement but also a student’s confidence and self-esteem. At Lindamood-Bell, we believe that all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Our instruction for struggling readers is based on programs authored by our founders. It offers a personalized, evidence-based approach that…
Dyslexia Causes and Interventions | Explore the Facts and Find Support
Understanding the causes of dyslexia helps parents and educators make informed decisions about effective, evidence-based support. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography of the English language. These difficulties occur along a…
Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments
While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their potential. For these students, a smaller learning environment can provide the personalized support, flexibility, and confidence they need to succeed. Students who may benefit from a smaller learning environment include those who: Struggle to keep pace in larger…
Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham | Understanding the Difference
Families and educators exploring Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and Orton-Gillingham for instruction or professional development will find that they share the same goal: improving reading. However, there are some differences. Both methodologies aim to help students become accurate, fluent readers who comprehend what they read. While both approaches are concerned with reading and spelling in written language…
What Is Phoneme Awareness? A Guide for Parents and Educators
Phoneme awareness is an important component of reading and language development, but it is not reading itself. To understand phoneme awareness, it is helpful to first understand how reading works. Reading is an integration of multiple processing skills, including word attack, sight word recognition, contextual reading fluency, oral vocabulary, and comprehension. Successful reading requires…
Join the celebration! Academy Week starts July 13
Experience Lindamood-Bell Academy firsthand. Join us July 13-17 for Academy Week at our Learning Centers! When Teagan began avoiding reading, her confidence faded along with her progress. After enrolling in Lindamood-Bell Academy, everything changed. Today, she’s keeping up at school—and her love of learning is back. Watch Teagan’s mom talk about her transformation. James…
Enroll Now! Summer Programs for Reading, Comprehension, and Math
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…
Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders
Understanding the Signs of Reading Disorders and Finding Effective Help If your child is struggling with reading, you’re not alone, and early support can make all the difference. It’s common for parents to wonder whether their child is just taking longer to catch on, or if something deeper, like dyslexia or another reading…
