New Webinar Series: Learning That Changes Lives
Watch the first installment in our new webinar series Learning That Changes Lives. Our first session focuses on a question many families ask each summer: Can intensive summer instruction really make a difference? Four Weeks Can Change Everything: A Look at Real Student Outcomes In this webinar, we explore: What “intensive instruction” actually looks like…
The Science of Learning | Lindamood-Bell’s Approach to the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading and Lindamood-Bell Lindamood-Bell goes beyond the Science of Reading by incorporating the Cognitive Science of Learning, embracing the brain-based codes of learning beyond written language. Our approach emphasizes sensory-cognitive skills—symbol imagery (orthographic processing) and concept imagery (mental representations)—essential for decoding, fluency, and oral and written language comprehension. Though overlooked in the…
Summer Instruction to Help Your Child Reach Their Amazing Potential!
When pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Boxer’s son struggled to learn how to read, Dr. Boxer and his wife enrolled their son in summer instruction at Lindamood-Bell. He says, “Everything changed after that…after the instruction, his reading took off.” Watch their story: Lindamood-Bell can provide your child with the right amount of effective, fun,…
Prevent Learning Loss with Our Summer Tutoring Program for Reading and Math
When school resumes in the fall, many students return with gaps in their learning, having forgotten some of the material they mastered earlier in the year. Extended time away from school can result in measurable learning loss, particularly in critical subjects like reading and math. However, imagine your child returning to school in the fall…
Technology, Screen Time, and Cognitive Development in Children
Human Interaction vs. Technology in Learning At Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, our instructional model is deeply rooted in evidence showing the optimal ways children achieve cognitive development. Research increasingly supports the view that children develop language, literacy, and executive functions best through rich human interaction rather than excessive screen time. Our founders and long-time colleagues have…
Lindamood-Bell Academy: Enroll Now for Special Savings
Lindamood-Bell Academy’s highly personalized approach is designed to meet the unique learning needs of each student. We develop the imagery-language foundation to help each student read, comprehend, and do math to their potential. Academy is an accredited California K-12 private school combining renowned, evidence-based instruction with a standards-aligned curriculum for maximum learning success. But it…
Raising a Reader: Tips to Make Your Child an Independent Reader
Helping your child become an independent reader supports learning, confidence, and curiosity. At Lindamood-Bell, independence in reading means more than recognizing words. An independent reader understands what they read, monitors accuracy, and approaches text with purpose and a sense of joy. These abilities support success in school and life. This guide reflects Lindamood-Bell’s 40 years…
Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Minnesota READ Act
Lindamood-Bell Approved for Minnesota READ Act Intervention List The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Seeing Stars® and Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) as evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Minnesota READ Act. These structured, multisensory programs accelerate foundational literacy skills and support educators in delivering high-impact instruction. Both programs address essential components of reading including…
Best Practices Guide: Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Strategies
Dyslexia affects how individuals process spoken and written language, especially the ability to connect sounds to letters and read accurately and fluently. With effective screening tools and targeted, evidence-based instruction, students with dyslexia can make significant, lasting gains in reading, writing, and overall confidence. This guide explains dyslexia, clarifies how a dyslexia screener works, and…
Leaders in Literacy
Solving the Math Crisis: Building Comprehension, Reasoning, and Fluency Through Imagery National math performance data continue to highlight a growing concern: many students struggle not only with computation, but with understanding mathematical concepts and solving problems. Ongoing debates—conceptual understanding vs. procedural fluency, spiral review vs. mastery, and the role of manipulatives—have yet to fully address…
