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Profiles of Success | Spotlight on Fort Smith Public Schools

Aug 7, 2019
 
 

Background

Fort Smith Public Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serves a large percentage of students who are at-risk of reading failure. Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, Fort Smith Public Schools implemented Lindamood-Bell® instruction to address the specific needs of dyslexic students and provide a solid foundation for all early learners. The partnership has been cost-effective for schools and life-changing for students.

Watch them speak about their experience.

Click to read about their successful summer reading program.

 

Professional Development

More than 300 teachers, including all K-2 classroom teachers, special education teachers, and reading interventionists, attended workshops to learn the steps of Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking, and Seeing Stars for Reading Fluency and Spelling.  The programs, written by Lindamood-Bell co-founder, Nanci Bell,  address the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, memory, and critical thinking.

 After the workshops, teachers continued learning throughout the year with job-embedded professional development. Support was provided in a cost-effective manner, via state-of-the-art telepresence coaching.

Professional Development:

 

Results | Tier 3 Students

Student gains were measured with a universal screener, the Istation ISIP Phonemic Awareness subtest. In Fall 2017, 210 first grade students scored in the lowest group, Tier 3, for Phonemic Awareness. Students scoring in the lowest tier qualify for immediate small-group reading intervention.

In January, the number of students in the lowest tier was reduced to 128, and by April, only 96 students still scored in the lowest tier. Crucially, these changes were reflected across the most at-risk subpopulations of Economically Disadvantaged, Special Education, and English Language Learners. The results of this study illustrate that Lindamood-Bell instruction in the Seeing Stars® program leads to improved reading, which is essential to achieving success with school curricula.

 

 

Longitudinal Results | Classroom Instruction

K-2 classroom implementation addressed a district goal of preventing literacy deficits from ever being established. All Kindergarten through second grade teachers across the 19 elementary schools attended Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing workshops. Teachers implemented the programs 15 minutes per day as a supplement to their core reading program, with support provided by Lindamood-Bell’s online job-embedded professional development team.

At the beginning of 2017-18, almost as many students (999) scored in the lowest tier on overall reading, as scored in the highest tier (1,283). Students scoring in Tier 3 are required by state law to receive intervention, placing substantial pressure on the district’s capacity. As a result of implementing sensory-cognitive instruction in the whole classroom K-2 setting, by April of 2019, only 621 students scored in the lowest tier (a reduction of 378 students), with 1,862 students scoring in the highest tier (an increase of 579 students). 

 

These changes were reflected across subpopulations of Economically Disadvantaged, Special Education, and English Language Learners. The results of this study illustrate that implementing Lindamood-Bell instruction in the Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing programs in whole classroom settings leads to improved reading, which is essential to achieving success with school curricula.

Read about Fort Smith‘s success in a recent article in the Entertainment Fort Smith Magazine titled, “Comprehensive Early Intervention Results Positive.”

 

Learn More

Schools partner with Lindamood-Bell for our expertise in research-validated programs that work within a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework and are aligned with state standards, including Common Core. We are uniquely prepared to help schools meet the needs of students with dyslexia.  

Explore our professional development workshops and contact us with any questions or to discuss how your school can get started: 800-233-1819.

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Leverage American Rescue Plan for Literacy Growth with Lindamood-Bell PD

Our learning center instruction helps individuals of all ages and abilities improve in reading, comprehension, and math.
☀️Now enrolling for summer!☀️
Get started at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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Our learning center instruction helps individuals of all ages and abilities improve in reading, comprehension, and math. ☀️Now enrolling for summer!☀️ Get started at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #lindamoodbell #testimonial #dyslexia

Concerned about your child’s literacy skills or academic performance?
Lindamood-Bell summer learning helps students of all ages catch up or advance in reading, comprehension, and math. Our evidence-based instruction is fun and effective whether you attend online or in person!
Enroll now for special savings on your first week of summer!
Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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Concerned about your child’s literacy skills or academic performance? Lindamood-Bell summer learning helps students of all ages catch up or advance in reading, comprehension, and math. Our evidence-based instruction is fun and effective whether you attend online or in person! Enroll now for special savings on your first week of summer! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #lindamoodbell #testimonial #tutor

🌞 Exciting Opportunity for Summer Tutoring Jobs at Lindamood-Bell! 📚

Are you ready to make a difference this summer? Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers are now hiring enthusiastic and positive individuals to join our team as clinicians (tutors). As a clinician, you’ll play a vital role in helping students learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! View our current open positions and apply today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#LindamoodBell #SummerJobs #NowHiring

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🌞 Exciting Opportunity for Summer Tutoring Jobs at Lindamood-Bell! 📚 Are you ready to make a difference this summer? Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers are now hiring enthusiastic and positive individuals to join our team as clinicians (tutors). As a clinician, you’ll play a vital role in helping students learn to read and comprehend to their potential. If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! View our current open positions and apply today! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #LindamoodBell #SummerJobs #NowHiring

At Lindamood-Bell Academy, our individualized approach to school is designed to meet the unique academic needs of each student. Get started now and set your child up for a successful 2024-25 school year! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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At Lindamood-Bell Academy, our individualized approach to school is designed to meet the unique academic needs of each student. Get started now and set your child up for a successful 2024-25 school year! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #LindamoodBellAcademy #LindamoodBell

Attention South Pasadena, California-area parents and professionals!
Lindamood-Bell will join @insightcollective.spasadena for their annual free dyslexia screening event on Saturday, May 4th! Appointments are limited and required—call 626-765-4482 or email admin@orenboxerphd.com

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Attention South Pasadena, California-area parents and professionals! Lindamood-Bell will join @insightcollective.spasadena for their annual free dyslexia screening event on Saturday, May 4th! Appointments are limited and required—call 626-765-4482 or email admin@orenboxerphd.com

The Lindamood-Bell Learning Ability Evaluation sheds light on how your child`s strengths and weaknesses impact their reading, comprehension, and math skills. You`ll receive personalized recommendations for the type and duration of instruction that can transform your child`s learning ability and confidence!
Get started at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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The Lindamood-Bell Learning Ability Evaluation sheds light on how your child's strengths and weaknesses impact their reading, comprehension, and math skills. You'll receive personalized recommendations for the type and duration of instruction that can transform your child's learning ability and confidence! Get started at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Join us this summer for Lindamood-Bell’s evidence-based instruction, where we improve Reading, Comprehension, and Math skills in just a few weeks.
Check out the full testimonial from pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Oren Boxer at the link—watch now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#lindamoodbell #testimonial #tutor

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Join us this summer for Lindamood-Bell’s evidence-based instruction, where we improve Reading, Comprehension, and Math skills in just a few weeks. Check out the full testimonial from pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Oren Boxer at the link—watch now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #lindamoodbell #testimonial #tutor

Now hiring for summer! 🌞📚
We’re looking for energetic, positive individuals to work as tutors (who we call Clinicians) in a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Join us as we teach students to read and comprehend to their potential! For more information and to apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#LindamoodBell #NowHiring

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Now hiring for summer! 🌞📚 We’re looking for energetic, positive individuals to work as tutors (who we call Clinicians) in a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Join us as we teach students to read and comprehend to their potential! For more information and to apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . #LindamoodBell #NowHiring

Students of all ages and abilities thrive at Lindamood-Bell Academy! We develop foundational skills and provide a personalized learning experience—in-person or live online.
📆Join us on Wednesday, April 18, for our Lindamood-Bell Academy Virtual Open House. Get details and register now—follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#LindamoodBellAcademy #LindamoodBell #dyslexia #privateschool

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Students of all ages and abilities thrive at Lindamood-Bell Academy! We develop foundational skills and provide a personalized learning experience—in-person or live online. 📆Join us on Wednesday, April 18, for our Lindamood-Bell Academy Virtual Open House. Get details and register now—follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #LindamoodBellAcademy #LindamoodBell #dyslexia #privateschool

📣Attention educators!
Join us Wednesday, April 17th, for a Leaders in Literacy Webinar featuring Dr. Robert Pasternack. As a teacher, New Mexico State Special Education Director, and, ultimately, as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Parternack has spent his career focused on improving student outcomes. Register now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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📣Attention educators! Join us Wednesday, April 17th, for a Leaders in Literacy Webinar featuring Dr. Robert Pasternack. As a teacher, New Mexico State Special Education Director, and, ultimately, as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Parternack has spent his career focused on improving student outcomes. Register now at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Lindamood-Bell summer learning can change your child’s life! Our evidence-based instruction improves Reading, Comprehension, and Math in just a few weeks.
⏳Enroll now for special savings on your first week of summer learning. Hurry, spots are filling fast! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#lindamoodbell #testimonial #tutor

Open
Lindamood-Bell summer learning can change your child’s life! Our evidence-based instruction improves Reading, Comprehension, and Math in just a few weeks. ⏳Enroll now for special savings on your first week of summer learning. Hurry, spots are filling fast! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . . #lindamoodbell #testimonial #tutor

Now hiring for summer!
We’re seeking energetic, positive individuals to work as clinicians (tutors) in a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Join us as we teach students to read and comprehend to their potential! For more information and to apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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#LindamoodBell #NowHiring

Open
Now hiring for summer! We’re seeking energetic, positive individuals to work as clinicians (tutors) in a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Join us as we teach students to read and comprehend to their potential! For more information and to apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. . . #LindamoodBell #NowHiring

Our learning center creates a personalized learning plan tailored to each child’s specific needs. Students often make years of improvement after just a few weeks. Now enrolling for summer! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Open
Our learning center creates a personalized learning plan tailored to each child’s specific needs. Students often make years of improvement after just a few weeks. Now enrolling for summer! Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founder of the @childmindinstitute, joined @nprfreshair to discuss why kids and teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression— and what parents can do about it.
On the topic of dyslexia and other learning difficulties, Dr. Koplewicz describes the value of evidence-based reading instruction and his family’s personal experience with Lindamood-Bell.
Listen to the full episode – Link in @nprfreshair’s bio.

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Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founder of the @childmindinstitute, joined @nprfreshair to discuss why kids and teens are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression— and what parents can do about it. On the topic of dyslexia and other learning difficulties, Dr. Koplewicz describes the value of evidence-based reading instruction and his family’s personal experience with Lindamood-Bell. Listen to the full episode – Link in @nprfreshair’s bio.
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