Lindamood-Bell Helps Students Learn to Their Maximum Potential
For 40 years, Lindamood-Bell has believed that all individuals can learn to their potential. We are dedicated to changing the lives of children and adults with our evidence-based, live-online or in-person instruction for reading, comprehension, and math. Our Guide to the Magic of Learning provides information about each of the services Lindamood-Bell provides, including our…
Multi-Sensory Learning: A Lindamood-Bell Perspective
At Lindamood-Bell, multi-sensory learning is integral to our evidence-based approach. Decades of research and practical application have enabled us to refine techniques that build essential reading, comprehension, and math skills. By engaging learners through multiple senses, we help students learn to their potential. What Is Multi-Sensory Learning? Multi-sensory learning is an instructional approach…
Training in Literacy Interventions from an Industry Leader
Planning professional development for your district? Lindamood-Bell makes it easy to secure high-impact training now and schedule it later—while taking advantage of early-signing savings. For a limited time, districts can save 20% per attendee when signing a contract by March 15. (minimum 10 participants) Workshops can be scheduled anytime through December 18, 2026. Professional development…
What is the Science of Reading?
The Science of Reading refers to a body of research examining how humans learn to read and the most effective instructional methods for teaching reading. The Science of Reading integrates findings from psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, and education to inform evidence-based practices. The Science of Reading provides a framework for teaching reading grounded…
Bridging the Gap: How Lindamood-Bell Supports At-Promise and Opportunity Youth Through Literacy and Imagery
At Lindamood-Bell, we believe that every student can learn to their potential—especially those who have been historically underserved, overlooked, or underestimated. Across the country, we are working alongside educators, juvenile justice programs, and workforce development initiatives to change the trajectory for at-promise and opportunity youth by closing one of the most critical barriers to equity:…
What Is Dual Coding Theory? Strengthening Reading and Comprehension
At Lindamood-Bell, our approach is grounded in Dual Coding Theory (DCT), a cognitive framework that demonstrates how the brain processes information. Developed by cognitive psychologist Allan Paivio, DCT posits that humans have both verbal and nonverbal systems for processing information. Verbal: Words, symbols, letters, phonemes, grammar, definitions, and mathematical notation. Nonverbal: Mental images, scenes,…
Reflecting on 2025 with Gratitude and Hope
As we approach the close of 2025 and look ahead to our 40th year in 2026, we are filled with appreciation for the students, families, and education professionals who make our mission possible. We are proud to share highlights from a year marked by life-changing learning moments across the globe. Learning Centers This year,…
Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for Student Success
Reading comprehension requires the ability to understand and interpret text including using key skills like memory, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Some traditional teaching methods may address these areas, however, Lindamood-Bell’s unique sensory-cognitive approach focuses on explicitly developing concept imagery—the ability to create an imaged gestalt (whole) from oral and written language. Concept imagery is…
Understanding Reading Fluency for All Students
Reading fluency is essential for making reading both enjoyable and meaningful. Fluent reading begins with a strong foundation in decoding and vocabulary. When students develop and strengthen the sensory-cognitive skills that are the foundation of reading fluency, they read more accurately and build confidence in their abilities. Lindamood-Bell provides educators with evidence-based instructional programs…
Beyond the Science of Reading Webinar
Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, goes beyond The Science of Reading and offers a paradigm shift in how we approach comprehensive professional development for student learning across our educational system. He explores: Critical factors that influence reading improvement A comprehensive, evidence-based instructional model—The Cognitive Science of Learning On-the-ground environmental needs within schools…
