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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…

Training in Literacy Interventions from an Industry Leader

30 Aug, 2024

  Schedule your next inservice with a proven partner. Plus, get complimentary follow-up support for the entire school year. Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has been an industry leader in evidence-based instruction for early literacy, struggling readers, and students with disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and autism. Our approach is based on the cognitive science of learning…

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…

Jamaica High School Celebrates Success

13 May, 2024

  Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica recently shared the successful results of a collaborative, year-long effort that sought to transform their desperately challenged inner-city school.  In 2021, the school was identified as the worst-performing school in its district.  The school faced numerous obstacles including high levels of crime and violence.  It had very…

Leverage American Rescue Plan for Literacy Growth with Lindamood-Bell PD

22 Apr, 2024

  Relief funding from Congress includes over $100 billion in support of K-12 schools.  Take advantage of these funds to get students back on track and boost literacy achievement with Lindamood-Bell Professional Development.   Lindamood-Bell Professional Development builds teacher expertise in literacy instruction  Evidence-based programs supported by the cognitive science of reading In-person and online…

Lindamood-Bell is an Approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts

4 Apr, 2024

  As an approved Professional Development Provider in Massachusetts, we have trained thousands of educators across the state, including in Boston Public Schools, Chicopee Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative.  We provide teacher workshops to address phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  Our interventions are systematic and…

Lindamood-Bell selected by the Louisiana Department of Education as a Provider of Professional Development in Special Education

1 Mar, 2024

  Lindamood-Bell is proud to have been selected by the Louisiana Department of Education as a Provider of Professional Development in Special Education. The Louisiana Department of Education Partnerships for Success Guide leads educators to professional development that will help develop their capacity to meet the needs of students. We teach educators evidence-based interventions that…

We Offer PD in the Science of Reading

21 Feb, 2024

Lindamood-Bell is pleased to offer professional development in the Science of Reading, as approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.  The Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs address the components outlined in the Reading Sufficiency Act (RSA).    As an industry leader in reading interventions and professional development for more than 35 years, we…

Supporting the Hawai‘i State Department of Education to Empower Schools Nā Hopena A‘o (HĀ)

6 Feb, 2024

  Lindamood-Bell is very pleased to announce its selection by the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) to support schools under the COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES (CATERS) program.  The primary objective of the HIDOE is to empower schools and provide access to various resources, tools, supports, and assistance focused on Nā…

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📚 Every Student Can Thrive with the Right Support
At Lindamood-Bell Academy, students with dyslexia receive personalized, one-to-one instruction that builds reading skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Our evidence-based approach helps students overcome challenges and succeed in school and life.
Discover how our school can transform your child’s learning journey. Tap the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚Want to help your child become a confident, independent reader?
Our latest blog article shares essential tips for supporting reading at home, including fun activities, creating a reading-friendly environment, and guidance for readers who struggle. Discover how the right instruction and support can make reading an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your child.
Tap the link in our bio to read more, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎧 New Podcast Alert: Dyslexia Didn’t Stop Carson 🌟
Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Carson found his confidence and skills at the Lindamood-Bell. Today, he’s a college grad thriving in financial services, and he credits his journey to evidence-based instruction and dedicated instructors.
Hear Carson’s inspiring story of perseverance, growth, and the lifelong impact of sensory-cognitive instruction
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Back-to-School Literacy Workshops for Teachers – Extended Offer!

Take advantage of our extended savings to enhance your literacy instruction:
10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10
20% off custom team in-services (minimum 10 participants)

Equip yourself and your team with strategies to help struggling readers thrive.
📅 View the full schedule or request a proposal via the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
Hurry, this offer is available through October 31, 2025!
👂 Think your child isn’t listening? It might be more than that. Language processing disorders affect how the brain understands and uses language, impacting reading, comprehension, and everyday communication.
✨ At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, evidence-based instruction to help each student build the skills they need to succeed. From expressive and receptive language to auditory processing challenges, we meet every child where they are.
💡 Learn the signs and strategies to support language processing disorders. Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📢 We’re hiring!
 Our Lindamood-Bell® Learning Centers in Newton and South Shore, MA, are looking for Educational Clinicians / Tutors ✨
We’re seeking energetic, positive individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for helping students succeed. If you’re enthusiastic, have a growth mindset, and thrive in a supportive, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Help students of all ages reach their full potential in reading and comprehension. 💡
👉Explore these opportunities (and more) at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Back-to-School Literacy Workshops for Teachers: Save Now!

-Get 10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10
-20% off custom team in-services (min. 10 participants)

Transform your literacy instruction and help struggling readers thrive.
📅 View the schedule or request a proposal via the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial

Hurry, this offer ends September 30, 2025.
We’re in Shenandoah County, Virginia, this week, training a fantastic group of teachers in the Visualizing and Verbalizing program! 📖✨ We can’t wait to see their students thrive with stronger comprehension and critical thinking skills. 
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🎧 New Podcast Episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success 🌟
Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction helped a child with autism go from struggling with comprehension to reading at a high school level by age eleven. This inspiring journey shows the power of evidence-based instruction to unlock potential.
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Educators: struggling readers need instruction that targets the root causes of their challenges. 

Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools to deliver proven reading interventions and teacher training that build essential skills.

Tap the link in our bio to discover 5 key strategies to improve reading intervention at your school! @lindamoodbellofficial
Big news for Educators! 
Seeing Stars® by Lindamood-Bell co-founder Nanci Bell is officially recognized by the What Works Clearinghouse, a trusted U.S. Department of Education resource. This research-backed program helps students with reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling, including those with dyslexia, 
become confident readers. Tap the link in bio to learn more, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎒 Start the school year strong!
New routines mean new opportunities, and a strong start can make all the difference.
At Lindamood-Bell, our evidence-based approach has helped thousands of students thrive. Today on our blog we’re sharing a few simple strategies to help your child start the year with focus and confidence. 
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Let’s make this their best year yet.
Thinking about school options or how to support a struggling learner? Our latest blog posts offer helpful guidance:
 🔹 What to Consider in an Online School
 🔹 Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders
 🔹 What is ADHD?
 🔹 Reading Programs for Struggling Readers
Visit our blog for these articles and more! Follow the ink in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Reading challenges can hold students back in school and in life. At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that addresses the root causes of reading difficulties.
Our new blog explains how our approach builds the skills and confidence students need to succeed.
📖 New on the blog: A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers
 🔗 Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
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