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Maximize Summer Learning with Proven Professional Development: Transform Student Success

21 Feb, 2025

Proven Professional Development and Student Success Summer is the ideal time for educators to enhance students’ instructional skills and prepare for the next academic year. Schools that invest in professional development over the summer create lasting change, empowering teachers with evidence-based strategies that benefit all students.   Case Study in Action Monterey Peninsula Unified School…

Leaders in Literacy

17 Jan, 2025

Mandy Melville, founder and director of the nonprofit foundation, Creative Language-based Learning (CLBL), discusses her foundation’s partnership with Jamaica’s schools in providing professional development for teachers since 2017. This episode also features Yvette Richards-Thompson, principal of Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica. In 2021, the school was identified as the worst-performing school in its…

Instruction Based on a Theory of Cognition

19 Dec, 2024

At Lindamood-Bell, our instructional approach aligns with a specific theory of cognition known as Dual Coding Theory (DCT). In this article, we’ll explore DCT and its practical applications in teaching, showing how a cognitive approach can boost literacy and comprehension.   The Imagery-Language Connection for Literacy The following section is excerpted from Visualizing and Verbalizing®…

Special Education Administrators share best practices in the Science of Reading

30 Oct, 2024

  We’re excited to invite you to an informative pre-conference workshop at the national CASE Conference in Savannah, Georgia, on November 6.   Workshop: Scaling Up a District-Wide Literacy Intervention Topic: Building Structures to Support Special Education Teachers in Implementing with Fidelity and Closing Gaps Time: 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.   Jennifer Thompson, IRR Instructional…

Special Education Isn’t Always Specialized – with Dr. Robert Pasternack | Lindamood-Bell Radio

11 Sep, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Pasternack discusses the role of tiered intervention in preventing unnecessary referrals, the importance of teacher preparation and professional development, and the necessary components of effective literacy instruction.  As a teacher, New Mexico State Special Education Director, and, ultimately, as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative…

Lindamood-Bell approved in Ohio for reading intervention and high-quality tutoring

10 Sep, 2024

The Ohio Department of Education lists Lindamood-Bell as a reading intervention that aligns with the science of reading and strategies for effective literacy instruction. Our approach and interventions were approved based on research and evidence in improving literacy skills. Interventions include explicit and systematic instruction for students who persistently struggle to master reading skills. Key…

Lindamood-Bell Receives Funding for a Collaborative Research Grant to Accelerate Growth in Reading for Elementary Students

28 Aug, 2024

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lindamood-Bell, in collaboration with the American Institutes for Research® (AIR®), has been awarded funding for “An Efficacy Study of the Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Complete Intervention for Upper Elementary Students.” Reading difficulties often become apparent in the early years of education. These challenges can escalate without quick and effective intervention, leading…

TEA-approved CPE Provider

14 Aug, 2024

“I have learned so much, and learned to love the program and use it with more classes. I am able to use it with more classes than I ever imagined.” ~Maria, Resource Teacher from a Texas School District. We are honored to collaborate with Texas educators in their professional learning as a Texas Education Agency…

Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Virginia Literacy Act

21 May, 2024

  Lindamood-Bell has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education to improve K-8 literacy outcomes for the Commonwealth’s students. Our approach and interventions were approved based on our research and evidence in improving phonological awareness, phonics, word study, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  Interventions include explicit and systematic instruction for students who persistently struggle to…

Lindamood-Bell for Michigan Dyslexia and Science of Reading Initiatives

21 May, 2024

  Lindamood-Bell for Michigan Dyslexia and Science of Reading Initiatives The Lindamood-Bell approach explicitly and systematically remediates literacy and comprehension from kindergarten through high school, including for students with significant learning disabilities. Evidence-based programs that work. Research validated via direct neurological studies, including dyslexia Positive school results across grade levels and settings Sensory-cognitive instruction that…

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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.
🍂 Fall workshops are here, educators!
Strengthen your teaching with live-online workshops grounded in the cognitive science of learning and aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy.
• Practical strategies for reading, comprehension, and math
• Support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism
Save 10% with code 26READY2LEARN10.
Reserve your spot through the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Dyslexia is complex, but understanding its causes can help parents and educators make informed decisions about support. Our latest article explores what research tells us about dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence behind effective intervention. Read more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What is phoneme awareness, and why does it matter for learning to read?

Many people know phoneme awareness is important, but fewer understand how it fits into the bigger picture of reading development. Our latest blog explains what phoneme awareness is, how it differs from phonics, signs a student may need support, and why successful reading depends on more than phoneme awareness alone.
Whether you're a parent or educator, this guide offers practical insights into the sensory-cognitive functions that support reading.

Read the blog at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy

Could a smaller school make a big difference for your child? In this webinar, explore which students often benefit from a more individualized learning environment, how personalized instruction can build confidence and academic growth, and how Lindamood-Bell Academy's flexible approach is tailored to each student's learning needs.
Watch on demand and learn whether a smaller learning environment could help your child thrive.

👉 Watch now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚 Attention Teachers: Back-to-school savings are here!
Strengthen your instruction with live, interactive Lindamood-Bell professional development.
Save through September 30:
✨ 10% off live online workshops with 26READY2LEARN10
✨ 20% off in-service workshops for school teams (10+) with 26READY2LEARN20
Learn more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Join us for the second session of our webinar series exploring the research, instruction, and outcomes behind meaningful learning change.

Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy

📅 July 30, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 6 PM BST

Could a smaller learning environment help your child thrive? We'll explore which students often benefit from smaller class sizes, how individualized instruction builds confidence and academic growth, and how a flexible curriculum can be tailored to each student's learning needs.

Register for free at the link. If you can't attend live, we'll email the recording to everyone who registers after the event. https://bit.ly/4wtLymN 
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning, we’re honored to mark another milestone. Thank you, @slochamber, for helping us celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our San Luis Obispo Learning Center and its designation as our Flagship Learning Center!
For more info tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Every family's learning journey is unique, and we're honored to be part of Jessica's. ✨

Thank you for sharing how Lindamood-Bell Online Instruction has supported your children, Jessica. Stories like yours give hope to parents searching for answers.

Learn more about Lindamood-Bell learning center instruction, available in person or live online, at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚Educators: Strengthen your literacy instruction with Lindamood-Bell.

Every student deserves instruction that helps them succeed. Lindamood-Bell® professional development workshops equip educators with evidence-based tools to strengthen literacy instruction and better support students, especially those who need it most.

Our live, interactive workshops are aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy and feature our founders' programs, including Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing®.
Register at least 30 days before your workshop to save 10%. Early registration is the best way to secure your spot, as many workshops fill before registration closes.

View the workshop schedule and register today at the link in bio @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 You're invited!

Join us as we celebrate the designation of our San Luis Obispo location as Lindamood-Bell's Flagship Learning Center, a hub for innovation, training, and demonstration that will help advance best practices across our more than 46 learning centers worldwide.

Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
📅 Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 p.m.
📍 412 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

Families, educators, and community members are invited to tour the learning center, meet Flagship Learning Center Director Emily Hoffman and our instructional team, and learn more about our evidence-based instruction for reading, comprehension, and math.

We'd love to celebrate with you! Learn more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
You're invited to celebrate with us!

Lindamood-Bell is proud to celebrate the designation of our San Luis Obispo location as our Flagship Learning Center with a special Open House & Ribbon Cutting. The center will serve as a hub for innovation, training, and demonstration, helping advance best practices across our more than 46 learning centers worldwide.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 p.m.
📍 412 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

Families, educators, and community members are invited to tour the learning center, meet Flagship Learning Center Director Emily Hoffman and our team, and learn more about Lindamood-Bell's evidence-based instruction for reading, comprehension, and math.

We look forward to welcoming the San Luis Obispo community as we celebrate this exciting new chapter. Learn more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 Discover a Different Kind of School 🎉

At Lindamood-Bell Academy, students receive a full academic curriculum while strengthening the learning abilities behind reading, comprehension, and math.

Join us for Lindamood-Bell Academy Week, July 13–17, and experience our school firsthand.

✨ Special offer: Enroll by August 14, 2026 for the 2026–27 school year and receive 20% off one month of tuition.

Learn more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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