Exciting Research on Struggling Readers Published in Nature
Exciting research, titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention”, has been published in the journal Nature. The study, from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington (UW), examined growth in reading skills and white matter in school-aged, struggling readers. Diffusion MRI data collected during 8 weeks…
Proven Tutoring to Accelerate Learning
What do proven tutoring models look like? Guidance from the Education Department on effective tutoring models includes the use of evidence-based programs paired with high-quality training and support. A recent webisode hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) featured effective programs and recommendations to accelerate student learning. One example…
Sustained Professional Development the Key to Addressing Learning Loss
Many wondered how Ft. Smith Public Schools in Arkansas would fare in the 2020-21 school year during the pandemic. For its struggling readers and students with dyslexia, Ft. Smith beat the odds and increased their skills in reading. They did not experience widespread learning loss as many disadvantaged students did throughout the country. In 2017,…
Imagine School Success—Free Online Parent Workshop
We’ll share how to help your child have better school days, no matter what. Get tips for using our unique approach to tackle your child’s school day. Topics will include: Understanding assignments Following directions Motivating Setting goals and routines We look forward to seeing you at the workshop! August 18, 2021 12:00PM *** To reserve…
25% Special Savings for Back to School Workshops
Our levels of professional development are designed to continually advance teacher skills and to help struggling students reach their potential. Level 1: Sensory-Cognitive Online Workshops Learn how to provide systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction in reading, comprehension, and math to help ALL students reach their learning potential. Our live, interactive online workshops include…
Your Child Can Catch Up or Get Ahead in Mathematics!
Whether your child experienced learning loss this school year or has always struggled with numeracy, we can help, no matter their age or previous struggle. Our unique evidence-based approach develops the sensory-cognitive foundation for numeracy. Students experience growth in the skills assessed on the NAPLAN and become more confident in school mathematics. Mathematics is cognitive…
You Can Count On Lindamood-Bell Instruction!
Like many parents, you may be concerned that the recent school disruption has impacted your child’s learning. You can count on Lindamood-Bell instruction to help your student catch up or get ahead. This autumn and winter we’ll open either live online or in-person. Just like our in-center instruction, our virtual instruction is 100% live and…
[Podcast Episode] A Speech-Language Pathologist on How She Found Her Calling | Sydney Bassard, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Sydney Bassard was studying to become a pharmacist in college when her younger brother, a fifth grader, overcame his lifelong reading difficulties at Lindamood-Bell. Impressed and curious, she started to work at the learning center herself and changed majors as a result of the experience. Now an outpatient pediatric speech-language pathologist, she continues to incorporate…
[Podcast Episode] Conquer Learning Loss and Get Ahead for Next Year: Summer Instruction at Lindamood-Bell | Nanci Bell, Co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Nanci Bell describes summer instruction at Lindamood-Bell learning centers and how we improve reading, comprehension, and math in a matter of weeks. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and cognition. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Our evidence-based instruction can make the difference of a…
Looking for an Amazing School Year? We Can Help!
We believe every student can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. When school is hard for your child, we can help you find out why and give your child the help they need to start thriving. Especially now, students who need help may have a weakness that is affecting learning. Unfortunately, these students…
