Should we expand our understanding of the cognitive sciences that support reading instruction?
Introduction What’s missing in the “Science of Reading” movement? While current reform efforts capture some basic components of evidence-based methods, they are limited in scope and insufficient for all learners, especially the most disadvantaged readers. The cognitive sciences that inform the processes of reading offer more comprehensive and up to date approach to improving literacy…
Upcoming Conferences and Presentations
Virginia State Literacy Association 57th Annual Conference Date and Time: March 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST and March 20, 2024 at 9:45 AM EST Location: Norfolk, VA Booth: 109 Presenter: Dave Kiyvyra, Director of Development for Lindamood-Bell for Schools Presentation Title: Closing the Comprehension Gap in the Science of Reading (K-6) Presentation Description:…
An Individualized Approach to School Helps Students Learn to Their Potential
At Lindamood-Bell Academy, our individualized approach to school is designed to meet the unique academic needs of each student. For over thirty-five years, our core belief has been that all children can learn to their potential. Our teachers genuinely engage with their students, and as a result, our students enjoy academic growth, create…
Make This Summer Count: How Effective Instruction Helps Students Learn
10 AM PT/1 PM ET UK: 5 PM GMT Summer instruction can make the difference of a lifetime for a student. It’s the perfect time for your child to catch up or get ahead with learning. Angelica Benson, Ed.M. Director of Development and Outreach will discuss: Student results: years of learning gained in only…
A Learning Ability Evaluation Like No Other!
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 10+ standardized measures of reading, comprehension, and math Identification of strengths and weaknesses Online or in-person Consultation to explain findings Learning Skills Measured Sounding Out Words…
Learning and Fun This Summer!
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…
Transfer Now to Finish the School Year Strong!
It’s time to switch to a better school environment that offers personalized support and a positive experience for your child. They deserve a chance to reach their incredible potential, whether catching up or getting ahead. With Lindamood-Bell Academy, your child can smoothly transition to an ideal school environment with dynamic instruction, whether live online…
Exceptional Online Learning
Eight years ago, in 2015, Lindamood-Bell began offering live-online sensory-cognitive instruction as an option for our Learning Center students. Live-online services made instruction accessible for students who did not live close enough to a Learning Center to attend in person. Then in 2020, when we needed to provide Learning Center instruction virtually to all our…
Data-Driven Instruction: Everyday Tips for Teachers
At many schools, conversations about data-driven instruction are focused on formal progress monitoring tools and the school’s data wall. While assessments are necessary, there is also valuable data to be found in the classroom everyday. Through formative assessment, teachers are gathering data during lessons and activities, while learning is taking place. They can use the…
Increase Student Math Achievement
On Cloud Nine Visualizing and Verbalizing for Math Lindamood-Bell’s professional development workshops for math can help build teachers’ capacity to address learning gaps and bring students to grade level. Workshops are live, highly interactive, and include hands-on practice. Our professional development levels support teachers in teaching within an MTSS/RtI framework, not just what to…