Though evidence-based approaches for intensive intervention are readily available, the numbers of students who struggle with learning, and are identified for Special Education services, continues to rise. Educators understand that Response to Intervention (RtI) is merely a framework and not a solution for giving students the help they need. Our experience working in schools throughout the…
Response to Intervention (RtI) has been difficult for many school systems to implement effectively. In an ideal tiered system, general education classroom teachers present core curriculum through differentiated instruction. Reliable universal screening tools help identify students needing targeted intervention in Tier 2. Progress monitoring tools help keep Tier 2 instruction on track for success. Depending…
Today’s standards-based English Language Arts curricula have put a new spotlight on reading comprehension and vocabulary. To function in the classroom and do well on assessments, students are expected to have strong “everyday” language skills in addition to acquiring academic words—this is key for college and career readiness. At the same time, US schools are…
(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. Go to story. Lindamood-Bell can be a key factor in making…
Teachers of English Learners face a unique challenge—to quickly develop language and literacy skills in a differentiated manner. To address the needs of English Learners, teachers can add instruction that develops the imagery-language connection. English Learners can acquire the skills and knowledge they need, more quickly. By addressing the skills that underlie reading and…
English Language Arts Standards challenge students to comprehend and think, rather than remember facts. While the standards outline clear goals by grade level, the method for teaching students how to comprehend is not clear, even for students receiving intervention. High expectations and the opportunity to practice are simply not enough for many learners. Clinical research over…
Response to Intervention (RtI) always seems simple: in Tier 1, classroom teachers present core curriculum through differentiated instruction. Students who are not making adequate progress receive more targeted help a few times a week. Intervention effectiveness is checked out through progress monitoring and students either move on from needing the extra help, or their needs…
Nearly all the volumes written on memory include references to imagery. Memory is often referred to as a mental impression. When we remember something, we access a mental representation of it. -Nanci Bell, Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking Students are expected to learn new information, in topic areas they may or…
Students in Tiers II and III can spend years receiving services and still struggle in school. Many of these students lack the basic connections needed for reading and comprehension, and the root cause of their weakness may not be addressed with traditional interventions. This does not have to be the case. We believe…
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🎧 New Podcast Episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success 🌟
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Educators: struggling readers need instruction that targets the root causes of their challenges.
Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools to deliver proven reading interventions and teacher training that build essential skills.
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Big news for Educators!
Seeing Stars® by Lindamood-Bell co-founder Nanci Bell is officially recognized by the What Works Clearinghouse, a trusted U.S. Department of Education resource. This research-backed program helps students with reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling, including those with dyslexia,
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🎒 Start the school year strong!
New routines mean new opportunities, and a strong start can make all the difference.
At Lindamood-Bell, our evidence-based approach has helped thousands of students thrive. Today on our blog we’re sharing a few simple strategies to help your child start the year with focus and confidence.
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Let’s make this their best year yet.
Thinking about school options or how to support a struggling learner? Our latest blog posts offer helpful guidance:
🔹 What to Consider in an Online School
🔹 Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders
🔹 What is ADHD?
🔹 Reading Programs for Struggling Readers
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Reading challenges can hold students back in school and in life. At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that addresses the root causes of reading difficulties.
Our new blog explains how our approach builds the skills and confidence students need to succeed.
📖 New on the blog: A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers
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Imagine a school designed around one student: your child.
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ADHD can affect much more than focus; it can also make learning to read and comprehend more difficult.
In our latest blog post, we explore how ADHD impacts learning and how the right support can make a real difference.
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“Is his reading going to improve?”
Jody used to lie awake at night, worrying about her bright second grader, Drew, who was struggling to read.
Visit our website to watch an inspiring conversation with Jody as she shares Drew’s incredible journey and the remarkable progress he made with Lindamood-Bell.
You’ll see powerful before-and-after clips and hear answers to questions many parents have about our learning center instruction.
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