At the Lindamood-Bell Academy, we build an academic foundation so that our students can achieve their dreams. The learning needs of each child are addressed so they are ready to learn. A private K-12 school, the Academy combines evidence-based Lindamood-Bell instruction with curriculum to help each child perform to their potential and experience school success….
The Challenge Students with dyslexia are often susceptible to falling behind their peers in academic skills. And it’s no wonder. It’s hard to keep up and get excited about learning when reading is labored and slow. Extra help at school doesn’t always get to the root of reading issues. For example, students might…
John struggled at his public middle school. He was unhappy and was picked on almost daily. His family found the right fit for him at Lindamood-Bell Academy. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, we help close the gap between potential and performance. Our instruction is flexible and differentiated to meet students where they are and…
Lindamood-Bell Academy (LBA) is a K-12 private school where we address each student’s learning ability and offer a full curriculum. Our Students Our unique learning model with a flexible and differentiated curriculum allows all types of students to thrive, including: Accelerated learners Learners who need a flexible environment Students with challenging…
At the Lindamood-Bell Academy, we provide our renowned research-validated instruction and offer a full, individualized curriculum that can make the difference of a lifetime for your child. We believe that all children can learn to their potential. Our personalized approach is an ideal school environment for students. See Lindamood-Bell Academy from a student’s…
At the Lindamood-Bell Academy, we believe that all children can learn to their potential. We provide research-validated instruction and offer a full, individualized curriculum that can make the difference of a lifetime for your child. Watch our open house video to hear director Emily Jayne discuss how Lindamood-Bell Academy may the school solution…
Teagan’s mom describes their family’s learning journey. Teagan, a bright, energetic student learned how to avoid reading at all costs. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, she is finally getting the intervention she needs while she progresses through school curriculum. Join us July 15-19 for Lindamood-Bell Academy Week at our Learning Centers! Come in and find…
The Challenge Students with dyslexia are often susceptible to falling behind their peers in academic skills. And it’s no wonder. It’s hard to keep up and get excited about learning when reading is labored and slow. Extra help at school doesn’t always get to the root of reading issues. For example, students might get…
Every child deserves to feel successful and fulfilled in school. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, our unique learning model offers a school experience that is individualized to meet your student’s needs. An accredited K-12 private school, available both in-person and online, Academy creates the magic of learning by developing the imagery-language foundation for success in language…
We’re excited to share that Emily Hoffman, Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy and of our Flagship Learning Center in San Luis Obispo, will be speaking at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning SLO on September 24!
As Lindamood-Bell celebrates its 40th anniversary, Emily will share the story of how our company began right here in San Luis Obispo in 1986 and has grown to serve students and families across the country and around the world.
📅 September 24 | 7–9 a.m.
📍 Good Morning SLO
We’re proud of our San Luis Obispo roots and look forward to celebrating 40 years of changing lives through learning with our local community. Get info and register at the link in @slochamber `s bio.
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
Our next milestone takes us to 1992!
📍 1992: First Learning Center outside of San Luis Obispo opens in Sacramento, California
Six years after Lindamood-Bell was founded, we expanded beyond our San Luis Obispo roots with the opening of a Learning Center in Sacramento.
It was an important step in our growth, bringing Lindamood-Bell’s one-to-one, individualized instruction to more students and families.
Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and revisit the milestones that shaped our story. ❤️
Learn more at the link in our bio.
🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Online Instruction That Actually Works
When you think of online learning, you might picture large virtual classrooms where it can be difficult for students to stay engaged. Lindamood-Bell online instruction is a different experience: live, one-to-one instruction with individualized support and active student engagement.
See what an online session actually looks like and learn about the research and results behind our reading instruction.
👉 Watch the recording at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
As we continue looking back at the milestones that have shaped Lindamood-Bell, we’re returning to where it all began.
📖 1986: Nanci Bell publishes Visualizing and Verbalizing®
The same year Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes was founded, co-founder Nanci Bell published Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking®, introducing an approach designed to develop concept imagery, the ability to create an imaged gestalt from language.
The program grew from Nanci’s work with students who could read words but struggled to understand, remember, and think critically about what they read.
Today, Visualizing and Verbalizing® remains central to our approach to developing language comprehension and higher-order thinking skills.
Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning. ❤️
Learn more at the link in our bio.
🎧 New Podcast Episode!
Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra speaks with Winifred Winston and LeDerick Horne from the Black and Dyslexic podcast about the dyslexia identification and support gap.
They explore disparities in dyslexia identification, limited access to effective reading instruction in many communities, and the challenges families face in understanding and securing the support their children need.
Listen and subscribe at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📚 When should kids start reading?
Our latest blog article explores typical reading milestones, signs of readiness, the foundational skills that support reading and comprehension, and when additional support may be helpful.
👉 Read “When Should Kids Start Reading? Age Guidelines, Readiness Signs, and How to Help.” Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎉 40 Years of Changing Lives Through Learning
This year marks a very special milestone for Lindamood-Bell: 40 years!
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be looking back at some of the milestones that have shaped our story. From our beginnings in 1986 to the work we do today, there is so much to celebrate.
And where better to begin than at the beginning?
📷 1986: Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is founded.
Pat Lindamood and Nanci Bell co-founded Lindamood-Bell with a shared belief that all students can be taught to read to their potential. From the beginning, our approach was grounded in the understanding that reading is a sensory-cognitive process and that the underlying skills can be developed.
What began 40 years ago has grown into a journey we’re excited to revisit and share with you.
Follow @lindamoodbellofficial as we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning and share more milestones from our story.
For more information about Lindamood-Bell, visit the link in our bio. ❤️
Considering online homeschooling for your child? There’s a lot to think about beyond curriculum and flexibility.
How will instruction be personalized? Will your child have live interaction with teachers? What kind of support and school community will they have? And will the program help strengthen the learning skills they need to succeed?
Our new guide explores what families should consider when comparing online homeschool programs and how Lindamood-Bell Academy approaches learning from home.
Read Online Homeschool Programs: A Guide for Families at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
New Podcast Episode!
Tom Mendoza, Co-Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, and Deci Douroux, Professional Development Mentor Presenter, explore how developing concept and numerical imagery can help close math achievement gaps.
They discuss a three-step instructional approach that moves students from hands-on experiences with manipulatives to imagery and language, then to computation and problem-solving. Learn how this approach can support stronger number sense, mathematical reasoning, and confidence.
Listen and subscribe at the link our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
What’s the difference between Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham?
Our latest blog article explores the similarities and key differences between these approaches, including Lindamood-Bell’s emphasis on developing the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Parent’s Perspective on Lindamood-Bell Live-Online Instruction for Dyslexia
In our latest podcast episode, a mother shares her son’s journey with dyslexia and the impact personalized instruction had on his reading skills and confidence.
Through a combination of live-online and in-person reading instruction at our Learning Center, he developed the skills he needed to make meaningful academic progress.
Hear his story and his mother’s perspective on their Lindamood-Bell experience.
👉 Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🍂 Fall workshops are here, educators!
Strengthen your teaching with live-online workshops grounded in the cognitive science of learning and aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy.
• Practical strategies for reading, comprehension, and math
• Support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism
Save 10% with code 26READY2LEARN10.
Reserve your spot through the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Dyslexia is complex, but understanding its causes can help parents and educators make informed decisions about support. Our latest article explores what research tells us about dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence behind effective intervention. Read more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What is phoneme awareness, and why does it matter for learning to read?
Many people know phoneme awareness is important, but fewer understand how it fits into the bigger picture of reading development. Our latest blog explains what phoneme awareness is, how it differs from phonics, signs a student may need support, and why successful reading depends on more than phoneme awareness alone.
Whether you`re a parent or educator, this guide offers practical insights into the sensory-cognitive functions that support reading.
Read the blog at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
