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Learn how Fort Smith turned their state dyslexia mandate into an opportunity to fundamentally restructure how reading instruction was provided across their entire district.   In this webinar, Cathey Ford, Intervention/Dyslexia Coordinator for Fort Smith Public School District, will discuss how her district provided extensive professional development in sensory-cognitive reading instruction to teachers across 19…

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Background Fort Smith Public School District in Arkansas is one of the many communities around the country trying to make the new state dyslexia laws work for students and teachers. In Arkansas, the law requires schools across the state to screen all students in kindergarten through second grade for signs of dyslexia.   In 2017,…

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Districts and schools spend extensive resources on professional development designed to improve student outcomes, but sustaining implementation is challenging.   Lindamood-Bell has structured a professional development model to provide initial program knowledge, increase fidelity, and sustain implementation by utilizing job-embedded professional development.   Join us for a webinar—Sustaining Investments in Professional Development where we walk…

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Most reading experts agree on one thing: To comprehend what they read, students must have strong decoding skills and adequate oral vocabulary. A child must be able to accurately decode every word on the page, and know what each of the words mean.   Unfortunately, many students who can decode well and understand words still…

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Lindamood-Bell for Schools now features online professional development for educators that is innovative, interactive and relevant for today’s classroom.  Whether you’re a teacher learning our research-validated programs for the first time, or an administrator who needs to bring scalable professional development to your district, you are going to love Lindamood-Bell for Schools online.    …

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Now more than ever, educators are meeting the needs of students who require an alternate learning path or support during their K12 career. In districts with a high level of learner diversity, the impact on resources can become formidable.   Join us for a 30 minute webinar, Using Data to Drive Personalized Learning in the Classroom.  We’ll feature…

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Many students can grasp addition and subtraction problems using math manipulatives. But take away the concrete objects and their understanding seems to disappear. Manipulatives are a very helpful visual representation, but math students of all ages need to learn to visualize what numbers mean as well.   Mathematics is cognitive processing, or thinking, that requires…

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Teacher helps students connect imagery and language with the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program.     A group of dedicated teachers in Jamaica is taking a deep dive into language and literacy instruction this summer. They are building on what they learned at introductory teacher workshops for developing reading and comprehension this past spring. At an…

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(Photo: Sara Knuth / Daily Record) Cañon City School District is using a Colorado Department of Education grant to change outcomes for their struggling readers. The Cañon City Daily Record has been following the progress of teachers and students alike and has exciting news to report after the first year of the project. Go to story….

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Looking for a meaningful summer opportunity, or know someone who would be a great fit?

We’re hiring seasonal Educational Clinicians (Tutors) for in-person roles this summer. This is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about education who want to make a real impact, helping students build confidence and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in a supportive environment.

Paid training is provided.

Learn more and apply at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Spots are still available in our live online April teacher workshops!

Strengthen your instructional practice with:
✅ Visualizing & Verbalizing® (VV) for Comprehension and Thinking
✅ Seeing Stars® for Reading and Spelling
✅ Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® Program (LiPS) for Reading, Spelling, and Speech

Our workshops provide evidence-based programs grounded in the Cognitive Science of Learning, with practical strategies you can apply immediately to support student success.

Availability is limited. Reserve your spot today at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
We’re hiring seasonal Educational Clinicians (Tutors) for in-person roles this summer.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a real impact, join us to help students build confidence and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in a supportive environment.

Paid training provided.

To apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 Now Hiring Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)

Our Learning Centers are hiring individuals who are passionate about education and supporting student learning. We're seeking seasonal Educational Clinicians and Tutors interested in literacy, teaching, child development, tutoring, or academic support.

Be part of a team dedicated to helping students of all ages strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

Paid training provided.

Apply today through our Career Site. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbell official.
📣 We’re Hiring: Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)
 
We’re seeking individuals passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. An interest in education, teaching, literacy, child development, tutoring, or academic support is a plus.

Join us as we help students of all ages read and comprehend to their potential.

✨ Paid training provided!
Apply today. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 We’re Hiring: Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)

Our Learning Centers are hiring. We’re looking for individuals interested in education, teaching, literacy, child development, tutoring, or academic support who are passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. Join us as we help students of all ages read and comprehend to their potential.

✨ Paid training provided!

Apply today through our Career Site. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Mother’s Perspective: Autism, Comprehension, and Real Progress 🌟
Hear April share her son’s journey at Lindamood-Bell. Although he was a strong decoder, reading comprehension remained a challenge. Through Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction, his comprehension scores soared—and he’s now making substantial progress in math.

Discover how personalized, sensory-cognitive instruction helped him gain the skills and confidence to thrive academically.
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
At Lindamood-Bell, our support doesn’t end on the last day of instruction.

Families who have previously attended are invited to schedule a School Year Checkup, a dedicated time to reflect on progress and realign as academic demands change.

Each Checkup includes:
 • A conversation about school progress
 • A complimentary Learning Ability Evaluation
 • Clear insights and next steps, if needed

The School Year Checkup is an exclusive benefit for past Learning Center families.
New to Lindamood-Bell? Explore how our personalized instruction can support your child’s learning. 
Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Is your child having a hard time with math?
Math remediation is not about more worksheets or memorizing steps. It is a targeted, structured approach that identifies why a child is struggling and rebuilds the foundational skills needed for lasting understanding.
At Lindamood-Bell, our On Cloud Nine® program integrates imagery with language to help students connect math concepts to verbal reasoning. Students learn to understand the process behind the problem, strengthening both reasoning and computation.
Learn more through the link in bio at @lindamoodbellofficial.
It’s a great time to plan professional development for your school district.

Book a Lindamood-Bell inservice workshop by March 15 and save 20% per attendee (minimum 10 participants). Workshops can be scheduled through December 18, 2026.

Practical, classroom-ready training for:
• Early literacy and math
• Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities
• Struggling readers

Give your team research-based tools they can use right away.
Learn more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What does a reading specialist actually do, and how do you know if your child needs one? 📘
Our latest blog article breaks down the role of a reading specialist, what expert instruction looks like, and how individualized support can make a lasting difference in reading and comprehension.
 👉Read more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Young students need strong listening comprehension to learn, communicate, and succeed in school, but these skills are often expected to develop on their own instead of being taught intentionally.

Join us at the Head Start California Annual Conference in Ontario, California for Closing the Comprehension Gap: Develop Language Comprehension, Expression, and Critical Thinking for Early Learners, presented by Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell For Schools, and Zuzy Chaves, Director of Jardin de la Infancia.

Learn how developing Concept Imagery can strengthen listening comprehension, vocabulary, language expression, and early critical thinking for young learners.

Get session details and conference information at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we begin Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the achievements, leadership, creativity, and resilience of African American leaders, educators, scholars, and artists—past and present.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” —Harriet Tubman

Explore resources and learn more with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. Link in Bio.
If your child has dyslexia, accommodations may help them get through the school day. But what about building real reading skills?
Our latest blog explores common school accommodations and why developing sensory-cognitive skills is essential for independent reading. 
🔗 Read the full article at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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