What do proven tutoring models look like? Guidance from the Education Department on effective tutoring models includes the use of evidence-based programs paired with high-quality training and support. A recent webisode hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) featured effective programs and recommendations to accelerate student learning. One example…
Spotlight on Special Education – Fulton County Schools Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a large, diverse school district in the Atlanta area. In 2019, the district began to address their ongoing learning gaps in literacy with sensory-cognitive instruction. Our guest speaker will describe Fulton County’s school partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with…
Many wondered how Ft. Smith Public Schools in Arkansas would fare in the 2020-21 school year during the pandemic. For its struggling readers and students with dyslexia, Ft. Smith beat the odds and increased their skills in reading. They did not experience widespread learning loss as many disadvantaged students did throughout the country. In 2017,…
Effective Comprehension Instruction Through Standards Best practices in developing comprehension are supported by a sensory-cognitive instructional methodology. As Einstein put it, “If I can’t picture it, I can’t understand it.” Comprehension instruction, in the form of teaching students how to visualize language (concept imagery), is a critical missing piece in standards-based instruction. Concept imagery is…
Our levels of professional development are designed to continually advance teacher skills and to help struggling students reach their potential. Level 1: Sensory-Cognitive Online Workshops Learn how to provide systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction in reading, comprehension, and math to help ALL students reach their learning potential. Our live, interactive online workshops include…
Accelerating Reading and Closing Learning Gaps with Sensory-Cognitive Instruction Students everywhere have lost months of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with disadvantaged students experiencing the largest impacts. Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan might seem to have the odds stacked against it—61% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch and students in the diverse district…
Learn the steps of renowned evidence-based programs in a Lindamood-Bell®️ Teacher Workshop. Start the new school year ready to help any student get back on track in reading, comprehension, or math. Lindamood-Bell Professional Development is uniquely prepared to help you make a difference for students who need it most. Level 1 Reading, Comprehension,…
We are recognizing the four million U.S. K-12 teachers for all that they have accomplished this last year. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to students and families. Enjoy a special offer! Get an EXTRA $100 off when you register for a Teacher Workshop by the end of May 2021. Use discount code…
Planning for Learning Loss Recovery In this webinar, we will feature a teacher-led panel discussion. As schools wrap up an unprecedented school year, planning is underway for learning loss recovery, especially for the most vulnerable students. Our guest panel of educators will review their previous summer school initiatives and successes. They’ll discuss how they plan…
