Our Learning Centers
Lindamood-Bell has evolved
from a small Learning Center in San Luis Obispo, CA
to an organization with over 60 Learning Centers
and dozens of seasonal clinics.
When you open our door you’ll notice
a difference right away.
Our welcoming and comfortable space sets the climate for student learning.
We are committed to teaching
all children and adults to read and comprehend. Our research-validated instruction is our foundation.
We strive to provide exceptional instruction
at each of our Learning Centers, where we can control the primary factors that impact the quality of how our programs are implemented with students.
What To Expect
Learn More About Our Instruction
Our instruction helps a wide range of individuals, children & adults, by developing the language processing
that is critical to becoming a proficient learner.
Problem
Difficulty with reading words on the page, recognizing sight words, reading fluency, and spelling. Students with these symptoms may be labeled as dyslexic.
Solution
Establish the underlying skills of symbol imagery, phoneme awareness, and orthographic processing.
Problem
Difficulty with understanding, remembering, inferring, following directions, and critical thinking from written and oral material.
Solution
Develop concept imagery to create mental representations for oral and written language. (Like making a movie in your mind’s eye.)
Problem
Difficulty holding math facts, functional concepts, as well as weak word problem solving skills.
Solution
Apply symbol and concept imagery to arithmetic and mathematical reasoning. This improves computational skills and the ability to solve word problems.
Lindamood-Bell does not diagnose, or label, any individuals we work with; however, many students have come to us with a previous diagnosis.
These self-reported labels have included:
Dyslexia, Hyperlexia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) {Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)}, Specific Learning Disability; Others:Down Syndrome, CAPD, Fragile X, TBI, Deaf, Gifted
Many adults experience weakness in one or more sensory-cognitive areas. These challenges may affect their work performance and limit their opportunities for advancement.
Instruction is differentiated and specific to the adult student’s need. Many of our adult students find great success.
Find a Lindamood-Bell
Learning Center or Learning Camp Near You
We`re proud to sponsor Everyone Reading Illinois` “Dynamics of Dyslexia” 2026 Fall Conference, November 4–5 in Naperville, IL!
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Directors Stephanie Grady (Deerfield) and Taylor-Marie Funchion (Elmhurst) will present “The Missing Link in Literacy: Understanding the Imagery-Language Foundation” on Wednesday, November 4, from 3:10–4:30 PM.
Their session will explore the important role of imagery in reading, spelling, and comprehension, drawing on decades of instructional experience and scientific research. Attendees will learn about the sensory-cognitive processes underlying literacy and practical strategies to support students with dyslexia and persistent reading challenges.
We look forward to connecting with educators and professionals dedicated to helping students succeed!
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial, for more info!
A great day supporting dyslexia awareness in Los Angeles! 🏃
Lindamood-Bell was proud to sponsor the International Dyslexia Association Los Angeles Branch`s 1-in-5k Dyslexia Dash!
Team members from our Pasadena and Westwood Learning Centers joined the fun, running and cheering alongside a wonderful community of families, educators, and advocates.
Thank you, IDA Los Angeles, for bringing everyone together for such a meaningful event!
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
🧠 2011: Georgetown University researchers publish a study showing changes in the brains of children with dyslexia following reading intervention.
Our next milestone highlights research conducted by Georgetown University`s Center for the Study of Learning in collaboration with Lindamood-Bell.
Published in the scientific journal NeuroImage, the study followed children with dyslexia who received eight weeks of instruction using the Seeing Stars® program.
Researchers found significant improvements in reading skills, along with measurable increases in gray matter volume in the brain. Follow-up testing eight weeks later showed that these gains were maintained.
These findings offered encouraging evidence that effective reading instruction can help children with dyslexia improve their reading skills while also supporting changes in the brain.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning!
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
📖 Our next milestone takes us to 2010, when Nanci Bell published the Symbol Imagery (SI) Test.
This standardized assessment measures a student`s ability to visualize the sounds and letters within words, an important skill for reading and spelling.
The SI Test helps educators identify and monitor skills that underlie word recognition, spelling, and reading fluency.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning!
🐱 Calling all cat lovers! Celebrate National Cat Day with a FREE reading resource for parents and teachers, courtesy of Gander Publishing!
This Imagine That! lesson packet features five cat-themed stories for grades 2–6, vocabulary practice, puzzles, and a coloring page!
Perfect for use with Visualizing and Verbalizing® or with any student who could benefit from extra comprehension practice.
Download your free packet - follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial!
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
Our next milestone takes us to 2008, when Lindamood-Bell co-founder Nanci Bell was recognized by the California State Assembly as one of the state`s Top 50 Women Business Leaders!
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning.
#LindamoodBell40 #LindamoodBell
🎧 New Podcast Episode!
How can art help students share their stories and make a difference in their communities?
Muralist Kyle Holbrook joins Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra to discuss the Moving Lives of Kids Community Mural Project and the power of art to bring people together.
Hear how students are using creativity to express themselves and contribute to their communities.
Listen and subscribe at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
📚 2006: What happens when an entire school district works to improve reading?
In 2006, researchers from Texas A&M University published a study in the American Educational Research Journal examining reading achievement in Colorado’s Pueblo School District 60, where Lindamood-Bell had been working with schools since 1997 to support students at risk of reading difficulties.
They examined reading scores for students in grades 3–5 over several years and found that schools using Lindamood-Bell instruction made significantly greater gains than schools across Colorado. Those gains increased over time, including in Title I schools.
It was encouraging to see these results, especially in a district where so many students needed additional reading support.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning.
Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial, to learn more about our work and research.
📣 FREE Halloween Download for Parents and Teachers, courtesy of Gander Publishing! 🎃
The Imagine That! Halloween lesson packet features four high-imagery stories written at a 2nd–5th-grade reading level.
👻 Enjoy stories about a giant pumpkin, a ghost, and even a rooster accused of being a witch!
🎃 Build reading comprehension with higher-order thinking questions.
🍬 Strengthen vocabulary skills with engaging activities.
Perfect for use with Visualizing and Verbalizing® or any student who could benefit from extra comprehension practice.
Download your free packet and bring some Halloween fun to reading! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
🧠 2004: Georgetown University researchers publish an important study on adult dyslexia and Lindamood-Bell instruction.
Led by Dr. Guinevere Eden and published in the scientific journal Neuron, the study used brain imaging to examine changes in adults with dyslexia following eight weeks of intensive Lindamood-Bell instruction.
Researchers found improvements in reading skills along with changes in brain activity, showing that the adult brain can continue to change and develop with reading instruction.
More than 20 years later, these findings continue to offer hope for adults who struggle with reading.
For more about our evidence-based reading instruction, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning!
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
Our next milestone takes us to 2002, when Lindamood-Bell reached another exciting first!
🇬🇧 2002: Our first international Learning Center opens in London, England.
The opening of our London Learning Center meant more children could benefit from individualized instruction to strengthen their reading and comprehension skills. It was another meaningful step in helping more students learn to their potential.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning.
Explore Lindamood-Bell at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Supporting At-Promise Students
In this episode, we’re joined by Khieem Jackson, Managing Director of Reaching At-Promise Students Association (RAPSA), for a thoughtful conversation about helping at-promise and opportunity youth thrive.
Together, we explore how the words we use to describe students can shape their experiences, and how literacy and learning can open doors to new opportunities beyond the classroom.
🎧 Listen and subscribe at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Lindamood-Bell will be at the International Dyslexia Association 2026 Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning Conference, November 12–14 in Las Vegas.
Join Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development, for “ADHD and Dyslexia: Untangling the Comorbidity Conundrum,” which examines research on co-occurring ADHD, dyslexia, and language-processing difficulties, as well as implications for intervention.
📅 November 12–14
📍 Las Vegas + virtual attendance available
Learn more about our presentation and where to find us at the conference at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
📚 2000: Lindamood-Bell partners with juvenile justice schools in San Diego, California, for Project of Hope.
Through this partnership, Lindamood-Bell provided intensive reading and comprehension instruction to young people in the juvenile justice system.
Using the Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs, Project of Hope helped students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills. An independent evaluation found significant gains, offering new hope and opportunities for their futures.
Follow along as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning.
Explore Lindamood-Bell at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
