How Daily, Personal Intensive Instruction Makes the Difference
A bright and articulate eight-year-old, Jacob shifts uncomfortably in his seat when his teacher announces that the class will take turns reading aloud. “Maybe if I ask to go to the bathroom, I’ll miss my turn,” he thinks. Jacob has an impressive vocabulary and his teachers frequently tell him how smart he is. But he’s…
Exciting Research on Struggling Readers Published in Nature
Exciting research, titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention”, has been published in the journal Nature. The study, from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington (UW), examined growth in reading skills and white matter in school-aged, struggling readers. Diffusion MRI data collected during 8 weeks…
Lindamood-Bell Instruction Can Make the Difference of a Lifetime!
For 35 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, personalized instruction for reading, comprehension, and numeracy. Our renowned instruction begins with our diagnostic Learning Ability Evaluation. The evaluation will help you clearly understand your child’s unique…
Catch Up or Get Ahead with Lindamood-Bell!
Especially this fall, Lindamood-Bell is here to help. With our instruction for reading, comprehension, and math, your student can catch up or get ahead. You can rely on our experience and proven results to make a difference for your child. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is the first step. Hear Fiona’s parents discuss their concerns and…
Support for Your Student Right Now!
While much about this school year is uncertain, one thing’s for sure—months away from the classroom leads to measurable learning loss in skills like reading and math. This is especially true for students who struggle with learning. What is the COVID slide? Education researchers have long described the “summer slide.” Students come back…
September Holidays: Catch Up or Get Ahead with Reading and Comprehension Skills
At Lindamood-Bell, instruction during the September holidays is individualized to meet each student’s needs. Now more than ever, it’s a great time to catch up or get ahead with learning skills that will make school easier. Ways We Can Help Students who do not require remediation can benefit from our expertise in…
Back-to-School Tips: Imagine Better Mornings
Perhaps your kids just spent the summer at camp. Or they spent long hours in the pool or at the beach. Maybe lazy days were spent reconnecting with friends and family. Regardless, the back-to-school transition may be a big change for your family. Why not take this opportunity to establish new habits that contribute to…
Academic Support for College Students ❘ How to Identify and Improve Comprehension Issues
When Students Need Help with Reading Comprehension Lauren, a college freshman, takes another sip of coffee as she looks at the clock: it’s well past midnight, but she still has more homework to do. She sighs and pulls her history textbook into her lap. “Is it this hard for everyone?” she wonders aloud as she…
Why Daily Intensive Instruction?
Those who are new to Lindamood-Bell may be more familiar with traditional tutoring conducted over the course of semesters or years. Therefore, our daily instruction, that changes reading or comprehension in a short period of time, may be unfamiliar. An “intensive care” learning environment can be ideal for students who are not performing to their…
The Best Time to Help Your Child Succeed in School
School’s in session and it’s a great time to get started at Lindamood-Bell! In a matter of weeks, our research-validated instruction can result in extraordinary gains in reading, comprehension, and math. These increased skills can help make a huge difference this school year! Learn More Find out how we help students succeed! Check out…
