Making a Difference for California’s Struggling Readers
Innovative partnerships. New approaches. Greater opportunities for student success. Forty years ago, Lindamood-Bell started in San Luis Obispo, California, and embarked on a mission to help all students learn to their potential. Today, across California, Lindamood-Bell is collaborating with educators to address one of education’s most persistent challenges: helping students who continue to struggle with…
Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham | Understanding the Difference
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
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
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
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
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
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
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? A Practical Guide for Educators
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…
