Dr. Robert “Bob” Pletka, Superintendent of the Fullerton School District
In this podcast episode, Dr. Robert “Bob” Pletka, the Superintendent of Fullerton School District, provides insights into how his district addresses the learning needs of its diverse student population. Dr. Pletka sheds light on the practices employed by the district to improve language and literacy skills, emphasizing the impact of Lindamood-Bell professional development.
Jacquelyn Taylor, Learning Disability Advocate
In this compelling new episode, we welcome Jacquelyn, a 17-year-old learning disability advocate behind MindsLikeMine. Jacquelyn shares her transformative journey of overcoming dyslexia and dyscalculia, emphasizing the power of community and open dialogue about learning disabilities. The episode explores her perseverance, academic achievements, and the value of evidence-based instruction on her journey.
Sarah Kodinsky, CEO of Apex Social Group
We welcome Sarah Kodinsky to the podcast. Sarah is the CEO of a childcare service specializing in support for children with developmental needs.
Series Highlights from Educators Across the Country
If you’ve missed one of our past webinars, here is your chance to see some of the highlights. We’ve curated our favorite portions of the following past webinars, including: This webinar is appropriate for State, District, and School Administrators, Staff Development Coordinators, and Lead Teachers. It covers topics suitable for addressing the needs of various…
Emily Hoffman, Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy
Emily Hoffman, the Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy, joins the podcast to explore our unique school and showcase the achievements of our students. Lindamood-Bell Academy is a K-12 private school. We combine Lindamood-Bell’s instructional expertise with a full curriculum. Our personalized school environment is an excellent solution for students who thrive in a flexible, non-traditional learning…
Spotlight on Special Education – Fulton County Schools | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Our guest presenter is Jennifer Thompson, IRR Instructional Coordinator from Fulton County Schools. She describes the district’s partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with Lindamood-Bell Teacher Workshops, and online job-embedded professional development. She’ll share student achievement data, as well as lessons learned and key tips for success. Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a…
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…
Alyssa R., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student, Alyssa, reflects on her own learning journey. Now a successful college freshman, she was once a struggling elementary school student. Alyssa credits Lindamood-Bell with increasing her learning ability and self-confidence.
The Gawura School Partnership: Making a Difference in Literacy Skills for Indigenous Students in Australia
As of 2018, one in four indigenous students remain below Australia’s national reading standards. The gap widens even further in remote areas, with only 36% of indigenous year five students meeting the national minimum standards, compared to 96% of non-indigenous students in major cities. Progress is being made through the Closing the Gap targets. However,…
[Podcast Episode] Dr. Ronda Beaman, Director of Fit2Learn, Lindamood-Bell Academy
Dr. Ronda Beaman(“Dr. B”) discusses Fit2Learn, a new addition to Lindamood-Bell Academy. Research shows the value of movement in learning, retention, and academic success. Fit2Learn aims to provide engaging, high-quality fitness classes emphasizing and reinforcing Lindamood-Bell instruction. Dr. B’s awards and certifications include training and certification from the prestigious Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and…
