Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction to Support the Minnesota READ Act
Lindamood-Bell Approved for Minnesota READ Act Intervention List
The Minnesota Department of Education has approved Seeing Stars® and Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) as evidence-based reading interventions aligned with the Minnesota READ Act.
These structured, multisensory programs accelerate foundational literacy skills and support educators in delivering high-impact instruction. Both programs address essential components of reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, orthographic processing, sight word vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, helping districts meet READ Act requirements with confidence.
Supporting Minnesota’s Literacy Goals
The Minnesota READ Act emphasizes evidence-based instruction and effective intervention to ensure all students achieve reading proficiency. Lindamood-Bell aligns with these priorities through:
- Explicit, systematic instruction for struggling readers
- Multisensory approaches that strengthen language processing
- Targeted intervention for persistent reading challenges
- Job-embedded professional development that builds long-term capacity
Through Lindamood-Bell for Schools, districts gain both approved interventions and the implementation support needed for sustained results.
READ Act–Approved Interventions
Seeing Stars® Symbol Imagery for Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling
The Seeing Stars® program develops symbol imagery—the ability to visualize sounds and letters in words—as a basis for:
- Orthographic mapping
- Sight word recognition
- Reading fluency
- Spelling accuracy
Often a critical missing piece in reading and dyslexia interventions, symbol imagery is explicitly and systematically developed for orthographic mapping, fast word retrieval, fluency, and global reading skills. Seeing Stars aligns with all instructional principles and components of a structured literacy approach (SLA). However, unlike many SLA interventions that focus predominantly on or overemphasize phonemic awareness, Seeing Stars systematically integrates phonological and orthographic processing necessary for automaticity in word reading skills.
Download the Seeing Stars Fact Sheet
Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® for Reading, Spelling, and Speech (LiPS®)
The LiPS® program develops phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, and speech. Students discover the physical characteristics of each phoneme and use this kinesthetic feedback to verify sounds within words. Instruction using the LiPS program strengthens:
- Phoneme identification and sequencing
- Decoding and encoding
- Speech-to-print connections
- Reading accuracy and fluency
Download the LiPS Fact Sheet
To request a sample set of materials and a free program overview, call 800-233-1819.
Job-Embedded Professional Development
Educators can begin with a comprehensive workshop as a standalone learning experience or extend their learning through ongoing, job-embedded support.
After completing a workshop, educators can access our online professional learning community and take additional courses to expand and deepen their skills. For schools and districts seeking deeper implementation and sustained impact, Lindamood-Bell provides job-embedded coaching to support instructional fidelity and continuous improvement.
Our professional development options include:
- Comprehensive teacher workshops
- Access to an online professional learning community and additional coursework
- Live, online coaching while working with students
- Ongoing feedback and instructional support
- Extended learning opportunities during the school year and summer
This flexible approach enables educators to build expertise while strengthening literacy instruction across classrooms and schools.
To get started, view our schedule of Teacher Workshops or contact us to discuss a group inservice and customized professional development options.
Evidence-Based
Lindamood-Bell professional development features programs that are grounded in decades of research and implemented in thousands of schools nationwide. Research supporting LiPS and Seeing Stars includes:
- A District-Wide Literacy Initiative demonstrating significant gains in reading skills through structured, phoneme-based instruction, as described in a Texas A&M University study
Download the research summary
- The Project of HOPE (Juvenile Ranch Facility) demonstrating measurable improvements in literacy outcomes with incarcerated youth receiving Lindamood-Bell instruction
Download the research summary
Additional evidence for Seeing Stars includes:
- District-wide K-2 instruction and K-12 dyslexia initiative – Accelerating student learning in Fort Smith Public Schools, Arkansas.
- Peer-reviewed research – Rewiring the dyslexic brain with Seeing Stars intervention.
Profiles of Success – See how one district focused on professional development to implement best practices based on the science of reading. Watch Webinar
A Proven Partner for Schools
For 40 years, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools and districts to improve outcomes for struggling readers and students with learning challenges. Our approach combines evidence-based programs, intensive intervention, and professional development that builds internal capacity. Districts nationwide report gains in reading performance along with increased student confidence and engagement.
If your school is exploring READ Act–approved interventions, Lindamood-Bell can help design and implement an effective literacy plan. Contact Lindamood-Bell for Schools to learn how we can support your Minnesota READ Act implementation and help your students reach their full learning potential. Call 800-233-1819, or click here to schedule a brief consultation with a program expert to discuss your professional development needs.
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