Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Virginia Literacy Act
Lindamood-Bell has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education to improve K-8 literacy outcomes for the Commonwealth’s students. Our approach and interventions were approved based on our research and evidence in improving phonological awareness, phonics, word study, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Interventions include explicit and systematic instruction for students who persistently struggle to…
Lindamood-Bell for Michigan Dyslexia and Science of Reading Initiatives
Lindamood-Bell for Michigan Dyslexia and Science of Reading Initiatives The Lindamood-Bell approach explicitly and systematically remediates literacy and comprehension from kindergarten through high school, including for students with significant learning disabilities. Evidence-based programs that work. Research validated via direct neurological studies, including dyslexia Positive school results across grade levels and settings Sensory-cognitive instruction that…
Jamaica High School Celebrates Success
Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica recently shared the successful results of a collaborative, year-long effort that sought to transform their desperately challenged inner-city school. In 2021, the school was identified as the worst-performing school in its district. The school faced numerous obstacles including high levels of crime and violence. It had very…
Child Mind Institute’s Founder Talks Lindamood-Bell on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross
We’re excited to share some great news with you! Lindamood-Bell has recently received a noteworthy mention on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Dr. Harold Koplewicz, the respected founder of the Child Mind Institute in New York City, discusses the rising levels of anxiety and depression among children and teens, along with advice for parents….
Leverage American Rescue Plan for Literacy Growth with Lindamood-Bell PD
Relief funding from Congress includes over $100 billion in support of K-12 schools. Take advantage of these funds to get students back on track and boost literacy achievement with Lindamood-Bell Professional Development. Lindamood-Bell Professional Development builds teacher expertise in literacy instruction Evidence-based programs supported by the cognitive science of reading In-person and online…
Lindamood-Bell is an Approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts
As an approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts, we have trained thousands of educators across the state, including in Boston Public Schools, Chicopee Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative. We provide teacher workshops to address phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Our interventions are systematic and…
Leaders in Literacy
As a teacher, New Mexico state special education director, and ultimately as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the US Department of Education, Dr. Bob Parternack has spent his career focused on improving outcomes for students. In these specially curated excerpts from his past Leaders in Literacy…
Make This Summer Count: How Effective Instruction Helps Students Learn
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 weeks of summer instruction Individualized, intensive instruction in basic…
Should we expand our understanding of the cognitive sciences that support reading instruction?
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 a more comprehensive and up to date approach to improving…
Lindamood-Bell Tutoring Corps Approved by Texas Education Agency
High-impact tutoring, with evidence-based programs, is a key strategy in the American Rescue Plan to address lost learning and to help disadvantaged students catch up in reading and math. For the second straight year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved Lindamood-Bell as a tutoring provider for the 2022 -23 school year. According to the agency,…