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Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham | Understanding the Difference

11 Aug, 2026

  Families and educators comparing Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham are often looking for the right approach to support reading and language development, whether for individualized instruction, school-based intervention, or professional development. Both provide explicit, systematic instruction, actively engage students in the learning process, and align with the principles of Structured Literacy. Both also develop foundational reading…

5 Key Strategies for Effective Reading Intervention at Your School

7 Aug, 2026

Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with educators and school systems to boost student achievement through professional development and evidence-based reading intervention. As an industry leader, we have helped struggling readers, including students with dyslexia, make meaningful gains in reading skills. Over the years, our collaborations have revealed key lessons and effective strategies for launching successful…

The Science of Learning | Lindamood-Bell’s Approach to the Science of Reading

14 May, 2026

The Science of Reading and Lindamood-Bell Lindamood-Bell goes beyond the Science of Reading by incorporating the Cognitive Science of Learning, embracing the brain-based codes of learning beyond written language. Our approach emphasizes sensory-cognitive skills—symbol imagery (orthographic processing) and concept imagery (mental representations)—essential for decoding, fluency, and oral and written language comprehension. Though overlooked in the…

Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Minnesota READ Act

15 Apr, 2026

Lindamood-Bell Approved for Minnesota READ Act Intervention List The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Seeing Stars® and Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) as evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Minnesota READ Act. These structured, multisensory programs accelerate foundational literacy skills and support educators in delivering high-impact instruction. Both programs address essential components of reading including…

Lindamood-Bell Helps Students Learn to Their Maximum Potential

12 Mar, 2026

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…

The Benefits of Small Group Instruction

11 Mar, 2026

What is Small-Group Instruction? In small-group instruction, a teacher works with a select number of students, typically between two and six, at a similar academic level. This setup allows the teacher to tailor the instruction to the group’s specific needs, offering individualized support and guidance. By utilizing small-group instruction, students can experience a variety of…

Multi-Sensory Learning: A Lindamood-Bell Perspective

18 Feb, 2026

  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

10 Feb, 2026

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? A Practical Guide for Educators

5 Feb, 2026

The science of reading is the converging body of research that explains how students learn to read, why some struggle, and which instructional practices reliably improve outcomes. When many well-designed studies across fields point in the same direction, we pay attention. This guide offers a clear, practical explanation of the science of reading and shows…

Bridging the Gap: How Lindamood-Bell Supports At-Promise and Opportunity Youth Through Literacy and Imagery

12 Jan, 2026

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:…

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning

Our journey through 40 years of Lindamood-Bell continues with a milestone from 1993.

1993: The first Lindamood-Bell International Conference is held in Shell Beach, California.

In addition to program workshops, attendees had the opportunity to hear from professionals and scholars in the fields of learning, literacy, and cognition. Over the years, our International Conference has featured influential voices such as Allan Paivio, Jane Healy, and Temple Grandin, among many others.

Follow along as we continue celebrating 40 years of changing lives through learning and sharing the milestones that brought us here.

Learn more about Lindamood-Bell at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning Our journey through 40 years of Lindamood-Bell continues with a milestone from 1993. 1993: The first Lindamood-Bell International Conference is held in Shell Beach, California. In addition to program workshops, attendees had the opportunity to hear from professionals and scholars in the fields of learning, literacy, and cognition. Over the years, our International Conference has featured influential voices such as Allan Paivio, Jane Healy, and Temple Grandin, among many others. Follow along as we continue celebrating 40 years of changing lives through learning and sharing the milestones that brought us here. Learn more about Lindamood-Bell at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning

Our look back at 40 years of Lindamood-Bell continues with another milestone from 1992.

🏢 In 1992, Lindamood-Bell partnered with Motorola on a workplace literacy project designed to strengthen reading and comprehension skills for manufacturing associates and engineers. The project brought our approach to adult learners in a new setting and reflected something we still believe today: learning can happen at any age.

Follow along as we continue celebrating 40 years of changing lives through learning and sharing the milestones that brought us here.

To learn more about Lindamood-Bell click the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning Our look back at 40 years of Lindamood-Bell continues with another milestone from 1992. 🏢 In 1992, Lindamood-Bell partnered with Motorola on a workplace literacy project designed to strengthen reading and comprehension skills for manufacturing associates and engineers. The project brought our approach to adult learners in a new setting and reflected something we still believe today: learning can happen at any age. Follow along as we continue celebrating 40 years of changing lives through learning and sharing the milestones that brought us here. To learn more about Lindamood-Bell click the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Attention Educators: Free Leaders in Literacy Webinar

Join Lindamood-Bell for Deeper than SoR: How One District Closed Gaps and Exited Students from Special Ed

📅 October 7, 2026 | 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 7 pm BST

Hear how Madeira City Schools moved beyond scripted phonics instruction to build educator expertise, strengthen intervention, and improve outcomes for struggling readers and students receiving special education services.

Register now and bring practical insights back to your classroom, school, or district - Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Attention Educators: Free Leaders in Literacy Webinar Join Lindamood-Bell for Deeper than SoR: How One District Closed Gaps and Exited Students from Special Ed 📅 October 7, 2026 | 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 7 pm BST Hear how Madeira City Schools moved beyond scripted phonics instruction to build educator expertise, strengthen intervention, and improve outcomes for struggling readers and students receiving special education services. Register now and bring practical insights back to your classroom, school, or district - Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning

Our next milestone takes us to 1992!

📍 1992: First Learning Center outside of San Luis Obispo opens in Sacramento, California

Six years after Lindamood-Bell was founded, we expanded beyond our San Luis Obispo roots with the opening of a Learning Center in Sacramento.

It was an important step in our growth, bringing Lindamood-Bell’s one-to-one, individualized instruction to more students and families.

Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and revisit the milestones that shaped our story. ❤️

Learn more at the link in our bio.

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning Our next milestone takes us to 1992! 📍 1992: First Learning Center outside of San Luis Obispo opens in Sacramento, California Six years after Lindamood-Bell was founded, we expanded beyond our San Luis Obispo roots with the opening of a Learning Center in Sacramento. It was an important step in our growth, bringing Lindamood-Bell’s one-to-one, individualized instruction to more students and families. Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and revisit the milestones that shaped our story. ❤️ Learn more at the link in our bio.

🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Online Instruction That Actually Works

When you think of online learning, you might picture large virtual classrooms where it can be difficult for students to stay engaged. Lindamood-Bell online instruction is a different experience: live, one-to-one instruction with individualized support and active student engagement.

See what an online session actually looks like and learn about the research and results behind our reading instruction.

👉 Watch the recording at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Online Instruction That Actually Works When you think of online learning, you might picture large virtual classrooms where it can be difficult for students to stay engaged. Lindamood-Bell online instruction is a different experience: live, one-to-one instruction with individualized support and active student engagement. See what an online session actually looks like and learn about the research and results behind our reading instruction. 👉 Watch the recording at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
As we continue looking back at the milestones that have shaped Lindamood-Bell, we’re returning to where it all began.

📖 1986: Nanci Bell publishes Visualizing and Verbalizing®

The same year Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes was founded, co-founder Nanci Bell published Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking®, introducing an approach designed to develop concept imagery, the ability to create an imaged gestalt from language.

The program grew from Nanci’s work with students who could read words but struggled to understand, remember, and think critically about what they read.
Today, Visualizing and Verbalizing® remains central to our approach to developing language comprehension and higher-order thinking skills.

Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning. ❤️
Learn more at the link in our bio.

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning As we continue looking back at the milestones that have shaped Lindamood-Bell, we’re returning to where it all began. 📖 1986: Nanci Bell publishes Visualizing and Verbalizing® The same year Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes was founded, co-founder Nanci Bell published Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking®, introducing an approach designed to develop concept imagery, the ability to create an imaged gestalt from language. The program grew from Nanci’s work with students who could read words but struggled to understand, remember, and think critically about what they read. Today, Visualizing and Verbalizing® remains central to our approach to developing language comprehension and higher-order thinking skills. Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning. ❤️ Learn more at the link in our bio.

🎧 New Podcast Episode!

Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra speaks with Winifred Winston and LeDerick Horne from the Black and Dyslexic podcast about the dyslexia identification and support gap.

They explore disparities in dyslexia identification, limited access to effective reading instruction in many communities, and the challenges families face in understanding and securing the support their children need.

Listen and subscribe at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎧 New Podcast Episode! Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra speaks with Winifred Winston and LeDerick Horne from the Black and Dyslexic podcast about the dyslexia identification and support gap. They explore disparities in dyslexia identification, limited access to effective reading instruction in many communities, and the challenges families face in understanding and securing the support their children need. Listen and subscribe at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

📚 When should kids start reading?

Our latest blog article explores typical reading milestones, signs of readiness, the foundational skills that support reading and comprehension, and when additional support may be helpful.

👉 Read “When Should Kids Start Reading? Age Guidelines, Readiness Signs, and How to Help.” Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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📚 When should kids start reading? Our latest blog article explores typical reading milestones, signs of readiness, the foundational skills that support reading and comprehension, and when additional support may be helpful. 👉 Read “When Should Kids Start Reading? Age Guidelines, Readiness Signs, and How to Help.” Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning

This year marks a very special milestone for Lindamood-Bell: 40 years!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be looking back at some of the milestones that have shaped our story. From our beginnings in 1986 to the work we do today, there is so much to celebrate.

And where better to begin than at the beginning?

📷 1986: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is founded.

Pat Lindamood and Nanci Bell co-founded Lindamood-Bell with a shared belief that all students can be taught to read to their potential. From the beginning, our approach was grounded in the understanding that reading is a sensory-cognitive process and that the underlying skills can be developed.

What began 40 years ago has grown into a journey we’re excited to revisit and share with you.

Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and share more milestones from our story.

For more information about Lindamood-Bell, visit the link in our bio. ❤️

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🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning This year marks a very special milestone for Lindamood-Bell: 40 years! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be looking back at some of the milestones that have shaped our story. From our beginnings in 1986 to the work we do today, there is so much to celebrate. And where better to begin than at the beginning? 📷 1986: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is founded. Pat Lindamood and Nanci Bell co-founded Lindamood-Bell with a shared belief that all students can be taught to read to their potential. From the beginning, our approach was grounded in the understanding that reading is a sensory-cognitive process and that the underlying skills can be developed. What began 40 years ago has grown into a journey we’re excited to revisit and share with you. Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and share more milestones from our story. For more information about Lindamood-Bell, visit the link in our bio. ❤️

Considering online homeschooling for your child? There’s a lot to think about beyond curriculum and flexibility.

How will instruction be personalized? Will your child have live interaction with teachers? What kind of support and school community will they have? And will the program help strengthen the learning skills they need to succeed?

Our new guide explores what families should consider when comparing online homeschool programs and how Lindamood-Bell Academy approaches learning from home.

Read Online Homeschool Programs: A Guide for Families at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Considering online homeschooling for your child? There’s a lot to think about beyond curriculum and flexibility. How will instruction be personalized? Will your child have live interaction with teachers? What kind of support and school community will they have? And will the program help strengthen the learning skills they need to succeed? Our new guide explores what families should consider when comparing online homeschool programs and how Lindamood-Bell Academy approaches learning from home. Read Online Homeschool Programs: A Guide for Families at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

New Podcast Episode!
Tom Mendoza, Co-Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, and Deci Douroux, Professional Development Mentor Presenter, explore how developing concept and numerical imagery can help close math achievement gaps.
They discuss a three-step instructional approach that moves students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives to imagery and language, then to computation and problem-solving. Learn how this approach can support stronger number sense, mathematical reasoning, and confidence.
Listen and subscribe at the link our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial

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New Podcast Episode! Tom Mendoza, Co-Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, and Deci Douroux, Professional Development Mentor Presenter, explore how developing concept and numerical imagery can help close math achievement gaps. They discuss a three-step instructional approach that moves students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives to imagery and language, then to computation and problem-solving. Learn how this approach can support stronger number sense, mathematical reasoning, and confidence. Listen and subscribe at the link our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial

What’s the difference between Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham?

Our latest blog article explores the similarities and key differences between these approaches, including Lindamood-Bell’s emphasis on developing the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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What’s the difference between Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham? Our latest blog article explores the similarities and key differences between these approaches, including Lindamood-Bell’s emphasis on developing the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, and comprehension. Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Parent’s Perspective on Lindamood-Bell Live-Online Instruction for Dyslexia
In our latest podcast episode, a mother shares her son’s journey with dyslexia and the impact personalized instruction had on his reading skills and confidence.
Through a combination of live-online and in-person reading instruction at our Learning Center, he developed the skills he needed to make meaningful academic progress.
Hear his story and his mother’s perspective on their Lindamood-Bell experience.
👉 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Parent’s Perspective on Lindamood-Bell Live-Online Instruction for Dyslexia In our latest podcast episode, a mother shares her son’s journey with dyslexia and the impact personalized instruction had on his reading skills and confidence. Through a combination of live-online and in-person reading instruction at our Learning Center, he developed the skills he needed to make meaningful academic progress. Hear his story and his mother’s perspective on their Lindamood-Bell experience. 👉 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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