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Systematic Approach to Student Achievement | Support for your Team

14 Jan, 2022

    Effective sensory-cognitive instruction for your school online or in the classroom.   Equip your educators with systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction in reading and comprehension to help ALL students reach their learning potential.    Levels 1 & 2: Sensory-Cognitive In-service Workshops + Online Professional Learning Community Receive a full year of professional learning…

Leaders in Literacy

27 Dec, 2021

Growing Student Performance While Building Teacher Expertise In this webinar hear from a panel of leaders in literacy! Learn how they have successfully implemented intensive literacy and math intervention during summer school with hundreds of students while also providing job-embedded professional development in sensory-cognitive instruction. It is our pleasure to welcome: This presentation is appropriate…

Proven Tutoring to Accelerate Learning

19 Oct, 2021

  What do proven tutoring models look like?   Guidance from the Education Department on effective tutoring models includes the use of evidence-based programs paired with high-quality training and support. A recent webisode hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) featured effective programs and recommendations to accelerate student learning.   One example…

Leaders in Literacy

7 Oct, 2021

Spotlight on Special Education – Fulton County Schools Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a large, diverse school district in the Atlanta area. In 2019, the district began to address their ongoing learning gaps in literacy with sensory-cognitive instruction. Our guest speaker will describe Fulton County’s school partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with…

Sustained Professional Development the Key to Addressing Learning Loss

7 Sep, 2021

Many wondered how Ft. Smith Public Schools in Arkansas would fare in the 2020-21 school year during the pandemic. For its struggling readers and students with dyslexia, Ft. Smith beat the odds and increased their skills in reading. They did not experience widespread learning loss as many disadvantaged students did throughout the country.   In 2017,…

Leaders in Literacy

3 Aug, 2021

Effective Comprehension Instruction Through Standards Best practices in developing comprehension are supported by a sensory-cognitive instructional methodology. As Einstein put it, “If I can’t picture it, I can’t understand it.” Comprehension instruction, in the form of teaching students how to visualize language (concept imagery), is a critical missing piece in standards-based instruction. Concept imagery is…

25% Special Savings for Back to School Workshops

20 Jul, 2021

  Our levels of professional development are designed to continually advance teacher skills and to help struggling students reach their potential.      Level 1: Sensory-Cognitive Online Workshops Learn how to provide systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction in reading, comprehension, and math to help ALL students reach their learning potential. Our live, interactive online workshops include…

Leaders in Literacy

23 Jun, 2021

Accelerating Reading and Closing Learning Gaps with Sensory-Cognitive Instruction Students everywhere have lost months of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with disadvantaged students experiencing the largest impacts. Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan might seem to have the odds stacked against it—61% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch and students in the diverse district…

Prepare for Back-to-School Success!

3 Jun, 2021

  Learn the steps of renowned evidence-based programs in a Lindamood-Bell®️ Teacher Workshop. Start the new school year ready to help any student get back on track in reading, comprehension, or math. Lindamood-Bell Professional Development is uniquely prepared to help you make a difference for students who need it most.   Level 1 Reading, Comprehension,…

THANK YOU, TEACHERS! We have a special discount for you!

6 May, 2021

  We are recognizing the four million U.S. K-12 teachers for all that they have accomplished this last year. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to students and families. Enjoy a special offer! Get an EXTRA $100 off  when you register for a Teacher Workshop by the end of May 2021. Use discount code…

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Start 2026 Strong with Workshop Savings ✨

Kick off the year with special pricing on Lindamood-Bell for Schools professional development, aligned with the Science of Reading.
✔ Save 25% when you bring a colleague or bundle workshops
✔ Group inservice training discounts up to 25% available

Use code HELLO26BOGO

⏰ Offers end January 31, 2026.
👉 View the workshop schedule and reserve your spot.
🔗 Link in bio @lindamoodbellofficial
✨ Experience the Lindamood-Bell Academy Difference!
 
📅 Jan 12–16 | Academy Week
See firsthand how we help students build their learning ability while thriving in a full academic curriculum.

🎓 Special Enrollment Offer available!
 Tap the link in our bio @lindamoodbellofficial to learn more.
📚 Teaching students to connect language with imagery strengthens reading skills and comprehension.

At Lindamood-Bell, our approach is grounded in Dual Coding Theory (DCT), a cognitive framework explaining how the brain processes information. Our founders’ programs, including Seeing Stars for reading and spelling and Visualizing and Verbalizing for comprehension and critical thinking, apply these principles through sensory-cognitive instruction.

✨ See how our approach translates into classroom practice and the real results it produces for students.
Read the full article - tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📖 Want to help your child build strong reading skills from the very start?
Our latest blog, Developing Early Literacy Skills: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Young Readers, shares practical tips for nurturing language, decoding, and comprehension at home. Discover how everyday reading and playful activities can spark curiosity and confidence.
✨ Learn how personalized support at Lindamood-Bell can strengthen the foundational skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond.
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we close out the year, we’re grateful for the trust you place in Lindamood-Bell and for our shared commitment to helping individuals learn to their full potential. 
Wishing you a holiday season filled with rest, joy, and connection, and a 2026 full of inspiration and possibility.
See the difference the right instruction can make. 💙
Miss Georgia’s Teen, Carrington Manous, shares how dyslexia once left her feeling discouraged about school and learning, and how Lindamood-Bell helped her build the skills and confidence to succeed. Today, she uses her voice to advocate for students with learning differences and to expand access to effective instruction.
🎥 Watch Carrington’s full, inspiring story. Link in bio at @lindamoodbellofficial.
Parents, ❄️ Winter Break ❄️ is a great time to give your child a boost. For a limited time, enjoy 10% off instruction. Contact your Learning Center to get started!
❄️ Don’t miss our Winter Wonderland Learning Savings!❄️
📚 10% OFF instruction during Winter Break!
Help your child catch up, conquer learning loss, or get ahead. Our individualized instruction will set them up for success and confidence in the New Year.
👉 Visit our website for details and to get started today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
See the impact our Lindamood-Bell instruction can have! This family shares how our evidence-based approach helped their child thrive. 🎥 Watch their full story and get inspired. Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

❄️ Parents, winter break is the perfect time to give your child a boost! For a limited time, enjoy 10% off instruction. Contact your Learning Center to get started!
Our free webinar featuring Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development, is now available to watch.
Learn how evidence-based instruction, the Cognitive Science of Learning, and effective leadership strategies can help drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in student learning.
▶️ Watch now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Reading fluency isn’t about extra drills or repetition.

It grows when students strengthen the sensory-cognitive foundation behind accurate, automatic reading. 

Symbol imagery is key. Visualizing sounds and letters in words helps students:
 • Decode accurately
 • Recognize words automatically
 • Enjoy reading

Discover why symbol imagery matters and how educators can build fluency. Read the full article at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 Attending the SENIA International 2025 Virtual Conference?

🎓 Don’t miss our session:
Join Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, for “Closing the Comprehension Gaps in the Science of Reading” on November 21, 1:30–2:45 PM. Melissa will explore how developing concept imagery builds comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing. 

💻 Visit Our Virtual Booth:
Stop by the Lindamood-Bell booth to learn more about our sensory-cognitive approach and how it supports educators in helping all students reach their learning potential.

Get more info at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Educators, join us for a free Lindamood-Bell webinar with Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development.
Discover how evidence-based instruction, the Cognitive Science of Learning, and effective leadership strategies can drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in student learning.

🗓 Wednesday, December 3rd | 11 am PST | 2 pm EST | 7 pm GMT

Can’t join live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording!
Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
At Lindamood-Bell, we align with the principles of the Science of Reading and expand upon them, offering programs rooted in the Cognitive Science of Learning.
Our goal is to unlock every student’s potential with targeted instruction that strengthens the sensory-cognitive foundations of reading and comprehension.
Visit our blog to see how our Science of Reading-aligned curriculum is transforming learning in schools every day! 🌟
🔗 Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
📚 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.
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