Leaders in Literacy
In this webinar titled Real-Life RtI, Debra McNally, Principal at Discovery Elementary School, Kentwood Public Schools and Sheryl McCarthy, Literacy Coach, Kentwood Public Schools, will discuss how Discovery Elementary School in Kentwood, Michigan has implemented a Response to Intervention framework that addresses the diverse learning needs of their students. They will share how they have managed…
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…
Teaching Math to Students Who Just “Don’t Get It”
Many students can grasp addition and subtraction problems using math manipulatives. But take away the concrete objects and their understanding seems to disappear. Manipulatives are a very helpful visual representation, but math students of all ages need to learn to visualize what numbers mean as well. Mathematics is cognitive processing, or thinking, that requires…
Jamaican students with special learning needs get an extra boost this summer!
Teacher helps students connect imagery and language with the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program. A group of dedicated teachers in Jamaica is taking a deep dive into language and literacy instruction this summer. They are building on what they learned at introductory teacher workshops for developing reading and comprehension this past spring. At an…
[In the News]Cañon City School District: One year into the project and students are showing gains in every area
(Photo: Sara Knuth / Daily Record) Cañon City School District is using a Colorado Department of Education grant to change outcomes for their struggling readers. The Cañon City Daily Record has been following the progress of teachers and students alike and has exciting news to report after the first year of the project. Go to story….
