Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing and What Actually Works
Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing & What Actually Works For 40 years, policymakers, educators, and experts have rolled out one reform after another, each designed to address America’s literacy crisis. Each new solution was supposed to be the answer, from “A Nation at Risk” in 1983 to the Science of Reading today. Yet, National Assessment…
Leaders in Literacy
Mandy Melville, founder and director of the nonprofit foundation, Creative Language-based Learning (CLBL), discusses her foundation’s partnership with Jamaica’s schools in providing professional development for teachers since 2017. This episode also features Yvette Richards-Thompson, principal of Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica. In 2021, the school was identified as the worst-performing school in its…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
For Dyslexia Awareness Month, we are again sharing our belief that all individuals can be taught to learn to their potential—including those with a previous diagnosis of dyslexia. View our video to learn more about how we help students with dyslexia learn to their potential. Our Experience and Results For nearly four decades, Lindamood-Bell…
New Research Webinar: Empowering Students to Overcome Learning and Attention Challenges
Paul Worthington Director of Research and Development In this webinar, Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, will explore critical topics regarding learning and attention challenges. Many individuals with learning disabilities also have attention deficit disorders. However, children are often diagnosed with attention deficits without a thorough examination of their learning profiles, which may…
From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights and Research on Online Instruction at Lindamood-Bell
Emmy’s mom, Alyson, discusses her bright and energetic kindergartener’s struggles with reading and spelling and how online instruction helped her catch up. Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, Paul Worthington, reviews how student gains from online instruction are equivalent to gains from in-person instruction. Learn how online instruction is an effective and convenient way to…
Beyond the Science of Reading: Evidence-Based Instruction Improving Literacy for All
Paul Worthington Director of Research and Development Watch our webinar where Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, will delve into key topics regarding the Cognitive Science of Learning. Discover common misconceptions, explore peer-reviewed interventions, and learn about the latest research findings: A new paradigm that encompasses the science of reading Reading abilities…
From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Comprehension Instruction at Lindamood-Bell
Meet Beth and Abbie Watch Abbie’s Mom, Beth, discuss her teenage daughter’s experience with Lindamood-Bell instruction and how her improved skills enabled her to thrive despite facing extreme challenges. Beth and Abbie’s story will answer questions of parents contemplating Lindamood-Bell’s services for their children. By sharing their journey, we aim to inspire and empower parents…
From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Reading Instruction at Lindamood-Bell
Meet Drew and Jody Watch Drew’s Mom, Jody, discuss her eight-year-old son’s instruction at Lindamood-Bell and how his remarkable progress has changed their lives. Drew, a very bright second grader, was struggling with reading. Jody says, “I would lay in bed in the middle of the night with worry. Is his reading going to improve?”…
Leaders in Literacy
As a teacher, New Mexico state special education director, and ultimately as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the US Department of Education, Dr. Bob Parternack has spent his career focused on improving outcomes for students. In these specially curated excerpts from his past Leaders in Literacy…
Make This Summer Count: How Effective Instruction Helps Students Learn
Summer instruction can make the difference of a lifetime for a student. It’s the perfect time for your child to catch up or get ahead with learning. Angelica Benson, Ed.M. Director of Development and Outreach will discuss: Student results: years of learning gained in only weeks of summer instruction Individualized, intensive instruction in basic…
