Literacy Solutions for English Learners
Teachers of English Learners face a unique challenge—to quickly develop language and literacy skills in a differentiated manner. To address the needs of English Learners, teachers can add instruction that develops the imagery-language connection. English Learners can acquire the skills and knowledge they need, more quickly. By addressing the skills that underlie reading and…
Lindamood-Bell Academy | Parent Voices
Lindamood-Bell Academy is uniquely suited to meet the learning needs of many students. Our unique private school features individualized instruction at our learning centers and/or online. We combine Lindamood-Bell expertise in teaching with a full K-12 curriculum. We attract students of all levels, including those challenged by the curriculum, rigid schedule or social pressure of…
Academic Support for College Students
Many young adults experience similar challenges as they make the transition from high school to college. Confronted with academic challenges they didn’t experience in high school, they can feel overwhelmed by the new educational environment. Some common experiences are: Struggling to develop time management habits Difficulty prioritizing and keeping up with class demands Trouble…
Exceptional Parent Magazine Features Independent Study of Visualizing and Verbalizing and Autism Spectrum Disorder
The current issue of Exceptional Parent Magazine Features an independent study of Visualizing and Verbalizing and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “The Science of Improved Language Comprehension: Brain Connectivity and Autism Spectrum Disorder,” summarizes the groundbreaking results of a recent University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) study. In this study, a group of children with ASD…
Lindamood-Bell Academy: Mid-Year Enrollment
Lindamood-Bell Academy is a private school that features individualized instruction at our learning centers and/or online. It is an excellent solution for students grades K-12 who thrive in a non-traditional teaching environment. Our year-round, open enrollment is perfect for students who are changing schools mid-year. While many students attend their neighborhood school without issue, some…
Spend Your Summer in Miami: Improve Learning in a Few Weeks
Traveling to the US for your summer vacation? This can be a great time to address learning needs. We identify strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting performance in reading, comprehension, and math. We provide individualized instruction plans that change lives in a relatively short, intensive period. Our imagery-language instruction enables students to achieve years…
Is Lindamood-Bell Academy Right for Your Child?
Our Students Over the past 30 years more than 35,000 students have been taught how to learn to their potential at Lindamood-Bell. While some of our students have a previous diagnosis that affects learning, others seek our help to enhance their skills or to just make learning easier—and we make a difference for each one…
Beyond Expectations: Language Comprehension and Thinking for State Standards-Based Curriculum
English Language Arts Standards challenge students to comprehend and think, rather than remember facts. While the standards outline clear goals by grade level, the method for teaching students how to comprehend is not clear, even for students receiving intervention. High expectations and the opportunity to practice are simply not enough for many learners. Clinical research over…
Thank-a-Thon Event | November 10, 2016
On Thursday, November 10, US Learning Centers will participate in our annual Thank-a-Thon event! Our staff, students, their families, and members of our communities will create thousands of thank you cards and letters to be sent to our troops overseas. While reaching out to our community to participate, we received a touching…
[INFOGRAPHIC] Why is my child struggling in school?
When school is hard for your child, it can be difficult to know what to do. Hire a tutor? Double-down on homework time? Create incentives for good grades? We encourage families to seek specific answers as to why an individual child is struggling. This infographic, “Why is my child struggling in school?” walks through two…
