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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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📚 Teaching students to connect language with imagery strengthens reading skills and comprehension.

At Lindamood-Bell, our approach is grounded in Dual Coding Theory (DCT), a cognitive framework explaining how the brain processes information. Our founders’ programs, including Seeing Stars for reading and spelling and Visualizing and Verbalizing for comprehension and critical thinking, apply these principles through sensory-cognitive instruction.

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Miss Georgia’s Teen, Carrington Manous, shares how dyslexia once left her feeling discouraged about school and learning, and how Lindamood-Bell helped her build the skills and confidence to succeed. Today, she uses her voice to advocate for students with learning differences and to expand access to effective instruction.
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Learn how evidence-based instruction, the Cognitive Science of Learning, and effective leadership strategies can help drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in student learning.
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Reading fluency isn’t about extra drills or repetition.

It grows when students strengthen the sensory-cognitive foundation behind accurate, automatic reading. 

Symbol imagery is key. Visualizing sounds and letters in words helps students:
 • Decode accurately
 • Recognize words automatically
 • Enjoy reading

Discover why symbol imagery matters and how educators can build fluency. Read the full article at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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Join Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell for Schools, for “Closing the Comprehension Gaps in the Science of Reading” on November 21, 1:30–2:45 PM. Melissa will explore how developing concept imagery builds comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and writing. 

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Educators, join us for a free Lindamood-Bell webinar with Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development.
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At Lindamood-Bell, we align with the principles of the Science of Reading and expand upon them, offering programs rooted in the Cognitive Science of Learning.
Our goal is to unlock every student’s potential with targeted instruction that strengthens the sensory-cognitive foundations of reading and comprehension.
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At Lindamood-Bell Academy, students with dyslexia receive personalized, one-to-one instruction that builds reading skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Our evidence-based approach helps students overcome challenges and succeed in school and life.
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