Beyond the Science of Reading Webinar with Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development | Lindamood-Bell Radio
Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development, Paul Worthington, delves into the Cognitive Science of Learning. In this episode, we’ll go beyond The Science of Reading to clarify common misconceptions, explore evidence-based interventions, and highlight the latest peer-reviewed research.
Lindamood-Bell Student’s Story Appears in Newsweek
When Roan Gentry started school in September 2022, his mother, Ruth Gentry, noticed her son’s behavioral problems and emotional distress. “He became a different child at school and was having behavioral problems like I have never seen,” Gentry recently told Newsweek. “He was escaping to the bathroom to get away from class every day, having…
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….
Jacquelyn Taylor, Learning Disability Advocate
In this compelling new episode, we welcome Jacquelyn, a 17-year-old learning disability advocate behind MindsLikeMine. Jacquelyn shares her transformative journey of overcoming dyslexia and dyscalculia, emphasizing the power of community and open dialogue about learning disabilities. The episode explores her perseverance, academic achievements, and the value of evidence-based instruction on her journey.
Real Hope for Children Diagnosed with Dyslexia
Parents of children who struggle with learning often find it difficult to get adequate help. Even if a specific learning difficulty is identified, the focus of support may be on accommodations rather than solutions. At Lindamood-Bell, we believe all individuals can be taught to read and comprehend to their potential—including those diagnosed with dyslexia. As…
Job-Embedded PD makes the difference in Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a diverse school district serving large parts of the Atlanta area. In 2019 the district’s special education department recognized the need for improved reading instruction for their students. They sought to address all components of decoding, including phonemic awareness, word recognition, and reading accuracy, as well as a…
Changing the Dyslexic Brain:Important Updates for Educators & Parents in Australia
This webinar has already taken place. 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,…
The New Science and Results on Addressing Dyslexia: What Is Important to Know
We believe that all individuals can be taught to learn to their potential—including those who have a previous diagnosis of dyslexia. Webinar 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…
Exciting Research on Struggling Readers Published in Nature
Exciting research, titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention”, has been published in the journal Nature. The study, from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington (UW), examined growth in reading skills and white matter in school-aged, struggling readers. Diffusion MRI data collected during 8 weeks…
Sustained Professional Development the Key to Addressing Learning Loss
Many wondered how Ft. Smith Public Schools in Arkansas would fare in the 2020-21 school year during the pandemic. For its struggling readers and students with dyslexia, Ft. Smith beat the odds and increased their skills in reading. They did not experience widespread learning loss as many disadvantaged students did throughout the country. In 2017,…
