Our mission is to help all individuals learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
We have changed the lives of thousands of children and adults all over the world and I hope we can do the same for you or your loved ones.
Thank you for your interest. We believe in you and you can believe in us!
Nanci Bell Co-founder & Author
PS – Please note we are based in the US and our content is presented with US spelling and grammar.
Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) in Long Beach, California, serves a high percentage of students who are at risk of reading failure. During the second half of the 2022-23 school year, LBUSD implemented a Lindamood-Bell® Learning Center on Campus to address the specific needs of this student population. Nineteen students received an average of…
The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) in Los Angeles, California, serves a percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. During the 2021-2022 school year, ICEF’s Vista Elementary and Vista Middle Charter Academies implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. Thirty-one students received an average of 85.2 hours of…
East Laurens Middle School in Laurens County, Georgia, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. During the 2019-20 school year, East Laurens Middle School implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. 22 students received 1 semester of small-group Seeing Stars instruction to develop symbol imagery…
Tullahoma City Schools in Tullahoma, TN, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. During the 2018-19 school year, Tullahoma City Schools implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. 42 students received an average of 67.21 hours of Seeing Stars instruction to develop symbol imagery for…
The National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, reviews educational intervention studies and rates them on several metrics. Findings are published on the NCII website, so consumers can make informed decisions on interventions that meet their needs. NCII reviewed three studies on the Lindamood-Bell® programs. Average effect sizes across…
Gallup-McKinley County Schools in Gallup, New Mexico, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure including Special Education students. During the 2010-11 school year, Gallup implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. Thirty-five Special Education students received an average of 128 hours of primarily Seeing Stars…
Caruthersville Middle School in Caruthersville, Missouri, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. During the 2010-11 school year, Caruthersville implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. This project was funded by a School Improvement Grant. Thirty-two students received an average of 200 hours of Seeing…
Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) in California serve as cooperatives for multiple districts seeking to pool resources. During the 2004-05 school year, a southern California SELPA implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. Fifty-three students received an average of 116 hours of Seeing Stars instruction to develop symbol imagery…
Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) in California serve as cooperatives for multiple districts seeking to pool resources. During the 2004-05 school year, a southern California SELPA implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. Fourteen students received an average of 112 hours of Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction to develop concept…
Aspen Country Day School in Aspen, Colorado, serves some students who are at-risk of reading failure. During the 2001-02 school year, Aspen implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of this student population. Thirteen students received an average of 69 hours of primarily Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction to develop concept imagery for comprehension. Instruction…
🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Mother’s Perspective: Autism, Comprehension, and Real Progress 🌟
Hear April share her son’s journey at Lindamood-Bell. Although he was a strong decoder, reading comprehension remained a challenge. Through Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction, his comprehension scores soared—and he’s now making substantial progress in math.
Discover how personalized, sensory-cognitive instruction helped him gain the skills and confidence to thrive academically.
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
At Lindamood-Bell, our support doesn’t end on the last day of instruction.
Families who have previously attended are invited to schedule a School Year Checkup, a dedicated time to reflect on progress and realign as academic demands change.
Each Checkup includes:
• A conversation about school progress
• A complimentary Learning Ability Evaluation
• Clear insights and next steps, if needed
The School Year Checkup is an exclusive benefit for past Learning Center families.
New to Lindamood-Bell? Explore how our personalized instruction can support your child’s learning.
Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Is your child having a hard time with math?
Math remediation is not about more worksheets or memorizing steps. It is a targeted, structured approach that identifies why a child is struggling and rebuilds the foundational skills needed for lasting understanding.
At Lindamood-Bell, our On Cloud Nine® program integrates imagery with language to help students connect math concepts to verbal reasoning. Students learn to understand the process behind the problem, strengthening both reasoning and computation.
Learn more through the link in bio at @lindamoodbellofficial.
It’s a great time to plan professional development for your school district.
Book a Lindamood-Bell inservice workshop by March 15 and save 20% per attendee (minimum 10 participants). Workshops can be scheduled through December 18, 2026.
Practical, classroom-ready training for:
• Early literacy and math
• Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities
• Struggling readers
Give your team research-based tools they can use right away.
Learn more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What does a reading specialist actually do, and how do you know if your child needs one? 📘
Our latest blog article breaks down the role of a reading specialist, what expert instruction looks like, and how individualized support can make a lasting difference in reading and comprehension.
👉Read more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Young students need strong listening comprehension to learn, communicate, and succeed in school, but these skills are often expected to develop on their own instead of being taught intentionally.
Join us at the Head Start California Annual Conference in Ontario, California for Closing the Comprehension Gap: Develop Language Comprehension, Expression, and Critical Thinking for Early Learners, presented by Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell For Schools, and Zuzy Chaves, Director of Jardin de la Infancia.
Learn how developing Concept Imagery can strengthen listening comprehension, vocabulary, language expression, and early critical thinking for young learners.
Get session details and conference information at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we begin Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the achievements, leadership, creativity, and resilience of African American leaders, educators, scholars, and artists—past and present.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” —Harriet Tubman
Explore resources and learn more with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. Link in Bio.
If your child has dyslexia, accommodations may help them get through the school day. But what about building real reading skills?
Our latest blog explores common school accommodations and why developing sensory-cognitive skills is essential for independent reading.
🔗 Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚 FREE Online Professional Development Opportunity from the Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative
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Building a System for Secondary Reading Intervention:
Lessons from Sweetwater Union High School District
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Many students enter middle and high school still struggling to read. Secondary educators often face limited training in foundational literacy, programs not designed for older learners, and schedules that leave little room for intervention.
🗓 February 26 | 9:00 AM Pacific
This session shares how a district partnered with Lindamood-Bell to build a sustainable system for secondary reading intervention—focusing on teacher capacity, data-driven decision-making, and improved outcomes for struggling readers.
👉 Register now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Start 2026 Strong with Workshop Savings ✨
Kick off the year with special pricing on Lindamood-Bell for Schools professional development, aligned with the Science of Reading.
✔ Save 25% when you bring a colleague or bundle workshops
✔ Group inservice training discounts up to 25% available
Use code HELLO26BOGO
⏰ Offers end January 31, 2026.
👉 View the workshop schedule and reserve your spot.
🔗 Link in bio @lindamoodbellofficial
✨ Experience the Lindamood-Bell Academy Difference!
📅 Jan 12–16 | Academy Week
See firsthand how we help students build their learning ability while thriving in a full academic curriculum.
🎓 Special Enrollment Offer available!
Tap the link in our bio @lindamoodbellofficial to learn more.
📚 Teaching students to connect language with imagery strengthens reading skills and comprehension.
At Lindamood-Bell, our approach is grounded in Dual Coding Theory (DCT), a cognitive framework explaining how the brain processes information. Our founders’ programs, including Seeing Stars for reading and spelling and Visualizing and Verbalizing for comprehension and critical thinking, apply these principles through sensory-cognitive instruction.
✨ See how our approach translates into classroom practice and the real results it produces for students.
Read the full article - tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📖 Want to help your child build strong reading skills from the very start?
Our latest blog, Developing Early Literacy Skills: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Readers, shares practical tips for nurturing language, decoding, and comprehension at home. Discover how everyday reading and playful activities can spark curiosity and confidence.
✨ Learn how personalized support at Lindamood-Bell can strengthen the foundational skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond.
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the trust you place in Lindamood-Bell and for our shared commitment to helping individuals learn to their full potential.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with rest, joy, and connection, and a 2026 full of inspiration and possibility.
