Prevent Learning Loss with Our Summer Tutoring Program for Reading and Math
When school resumes in the fall, many students return with gaps in their learning, having forgotten some of the material they mastered earlier in the year. Extended time away from school can result in measurable learning loss, particularly in critical subjects like reading and math. However, imagine your child returning to school in the fall…
Boost Your Child’s Learning This Summer with Our Reading Camp!
Summer is the perfect time for children to build confidence and strengthen their learning skills in a fun and engaging environment. At Lindamood-Bell, our Summer Reading Camp provides personalized, one-to-one instruction at our Learning Centers designed to help students make significant academic progress in just a few weeks. Students can attend in person or live-online….
Melinda A., Learning Center Parent: Summer Learning at Lindamood-Bell | Lindamood-Bell Radio
In this episode, parent Melinda shares her family’s journey with Lindamood-Bell. She discusses how a personalized learning evaluation uncovered the reasons her children weren’t excited about reading—and how the right instruction helped turn things around. Melinda reflects on her kids’ initial reluctance to learn over the summer and how, by the end, they had the…
Ben Z., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student: Cooking Up Success | Lindamood-Bell Radio
In this inspiring episode, we meet Ben, a student whose life changed thanks to Lindamood-Bell instruction. Once the kid everyone laughed at during read-alouds, Ben shares his journey of overcoming school challenges and gaining confidence. With the help of Lindamood-Bell, he transformed his ability to read and comprehend, clearing the way for him to pursue…
Addressing the Literacy Crisis: Proven Solutions for Individuals, Schools, and Districts
Addressing the Literacy Crisis: Proven Solutions for Individuals, Schools, and Districts The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores confirm an alarming reality: reading proficiency among American students continues to decline. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average reading score for fourth graders in 2024 dropped two points from 2022…
Maximize Summer Learning with Proven Professional Development: Transform Student Success
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…
Multi-Sensory Learning: A Lindamood-Bell Perspective
At Lindamood-Bell, multi-sensory learning is integral to our evidence-based approach. Decades of research and practical application have enabled us to refine techniques that build essential reading, comprehension, and math skills. By engaging learners through multiple senses, we help students learn to their potential. What Is Multi-Sensory Learning? Multi-sensory learning is an instructional approach…
What is the Science of Reading?
The Science of Reading refers to a body of research examining how humans learn to read and the most effective instructional methods for teaching reading. The Science of Reading integrates findings from psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, and education to inform evidence-based practices. The Science of Reading provides a framework for teaching reading grounded…
How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Does your child feel overwhelmed by reading or struggle to stay focused and motivated to complete their assignments? These challenges are more common than you think and can significantly impact academic performance and confidence. Many people face difficulties with reading comprehension, which can make academics and everyday life more difficult. Strong comprehension skills are…
Instruction Based on a Theory of Cognition
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®…
