Profiles of Success | Spotlight on Fort Smith Public Schools
Background Fort Smith Public Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, Fort Smith Public Schools implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of dyslexic students and provide a solid foundation for all early learners. The partnership has been…
Leaders in Literacy
We are very excited to host the latest installment of our Leaders in Literacy webinar series that features education leaders from around the country sharing their stories of increasing student achievement. Please join us Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 11 AM PDT / 2 PM EDT and hear from Dr. Dan Brigman, Superintendent for…
Leaders in Literacy
We are very excited to host the latest installment of our Leaders in Literacy webinar series, featuring education leaders from around the country sharing their stories of increasing student achievement. Please join us January 30, 2019, at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST, and hear from Adam Hartman, Assistant Superintendent for Cañon City Schools, and…
Leaders in Literacy
We are very excited to host the latest installment of our Leaders in Literacy webinar series that features education leaders from around the country sharing their stories of increasing student achievement. Please join us November 7, 2018, at 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST and hear from Debra McNally, Principal at Discovery Elementary…
Lucky the Robot helps teachers and students learn!
The Lindamood-Bell Instruction Robot, Lucky, brings on-site support to the classroom in a unique and cost-effective way. After teachers attend a professional development workshop, Lucky provides live coaching, step demonstration, and help with lesson planning. Engaging and fun, Lucky helps capture the attention of students, too. One district using Lucky is Spartanburg County School…
Solutions for Dyslexia | Spotlight on Fort Smith Public Schools
Background Fort Smith Public School District in Arkansas is one of the many communities around the country trying to make the new state dyslexia laws work for students and teachers. In Arkansas, the law requires schools across the state to screen all students in kindergarten through second grade for signs of dyslexia. In 2017,…
Imagine Better Comprehension: Change Learning for Your Students
Most reading experts agree on one thing: To comprehend what they read, students must have strong decoding skills and adequate oral vocabulary. A child must be able to accurately decode every word on the page, and know what each of the words mean. Unfortunately, many students who can decode well and understand words still…
Get the Connection: Real Help for Your Students with Dyslexia
When a student has been diagnosed with dyslexia, extra help typically focuses on phonics, or sounding out words, and spelling rules. Unfortunately, many students, even those who have had years of extra help, continue to struggle. Perhaps they sound out a word eventually—but it is slow and labored. They may take so long to…
Using Data to Drive Personalized Learning in the Classroom
Now more than ever, educators are meeting the needs of students who require an alternate learning path or support during their K12 career. In districts with a high level of learner diversity, the impact on resources can become formidable. Join us for a 30 minute webinar, Using Data to Drive Personalized Learning in the Classroom. We’ll feature…
Teacher PD that makes a difference | Spotlight on Cañon City School District
Cañon City School District is continuing into its second year of a three-year Colorado Department of Education literacy grant initiative. With the goal of changing outcomes for struggling readers, Cañon City partnered with Lindamood-Bell to provide teachers with workshops and ongoing coaching to develop their skills. Participating teachers start out by learning the steps…