Tips for Parents | How to Recognize Comprehension Weakness
Students with decoding issues, including dyslexia, can be easy to spot. They often miscall words (e.g., breakfast as “basket”); their oral reading is slow and “choppy;” and, spelling is tough to master. It is important to identify these students who struggle, so they can get the help they need. Unfortunately, there are many students…
A High School Student Finds His Spark at Lindamood-Bell Academy
Ian, a college-bound student describes his own learning journey. He talks about how he overcame struggles with learning and motivation and what it’s like to go to high school and prepare for college at Lindamood-Bell Academy. Hear more of Ian’s story in our most recent episode of the Lindamood-Bell Radio Podcast. Lindamood-Bell…
Tips for Parents | Navigating Progress Reports
“It was fine.” “We didn’t really do anything.” “It was okay, I guess.” Students can be notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to sharing details of the school day. It can be hard for parents to glean how things are really going: did your second grader eat his or her entire lunch? Is…
Thank-a-Thon Event | November 7, 2019
On Thursday, November 7, our staff, students, and their families will take part in our annual Thank-a-Thon event. Together, we will create thousands of colorful warm wishes showing appreciation for America’s military men and women. Community members are welcome to drop by and create a card or two with us. We’ll have plenty of…
The New Science and Results on Addressing Dyslexia: What Is Important to Know
In this webinar, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development, Paul Worthington discusses how the latest diagnostic and intervention studies and instruction results are offering major hope for addressing the needs of individuals diagnosed with dyslexia. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical…
Leaders in Literacy
We are very excited to host the latest installment of our Leaders in Literacy webinar series featuring education leaders from around the country sharing their stories of increasing student achievement. Please join us November 20, 2019, at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST and hear from Peter Kosko, Assistant Director, Exceptional Student Education…
The Best Time to Help Your Child Succeed in School
School’s in session and it’s a great time to get started at Lindamood-Bell! In a matter of weeks, our research-validated instruction can result in extraordinary gains in reading, comprehension, and math. These increased skills can help make a huge difference this school year! Learn More Find out how we help students succeed! Check out…
Upcoming Conference Presentations
ASCD Empower Conference Lindamood-Bell is a proud sponsor of the upcoming ASCD Empower Conference in Los Angeles, March 13-16, 2020. We will also be presenting and hosting a booth. Presentation Date/Time: March 14, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. Location: Los Angeles Convention Center Title of Presentation: “Sensory-Cognitive Instruction in Response to a State Dyslexia Mandate“…
School Year Support: Help for Your Struggling Student
While a science experiment involving a baking soda and vinegar volcano may be fun and exciting for most students, it can be torture for those who have trouble reading the directions or following the procedural steps independently. Ideally, a typical school day is filled with tons of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow —…
Students with Dyslexia Thrive at Lindamood-Bell Academy!
The Challenge Students with dyslexia are often susceptible to falling behind their peers in academic skills. And it’s no wonder. It’s hard to keep up and get excited about learning when reading is labored and slow. Extra help at school doesn’t always get to the root of reading issues. For example, students might…