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Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization committed to helping children and adults learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Lindamood-Bell Radio explores a wide range of topics revolving around learning, literacy, and education. Hear from public school leaders, parents of children with learning difficulties, literacy coaches, teachers, researchers and even an inspiring college football player who is passionate about getting kids in his community reading.
Lindamood-Bell's founders pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, comprehension, and math. We teach students at Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers, Learning Camps throughout the world, and Lindamood-Bell Academy—a K thru12 Private School. Also, the Lindamood-Bell for Schools division helps educators maximize student achievement through customized workshops and professional development.
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Join us for a special episode celebrating four decades of Lindamood-Bell’s impact on learning and literacy. Co-founder Nanci Bell shares inspiring stories and key insights from 40 years of student success.
Discover the unique, evidence-based approach that has helped thousands of individuals overcome learning challenges and unlock their potential. Whether you're a parent, educator, or student, this conversation will leave you informed and inspired.
Join us for a special episode celebrating four decades of Lindamood-Bell’s impact on learning and literacy. Co-founder Nanci Bell shares inspiring stories and key insights from 40 years of student success.
Discover the unique, evidence-based approach that has helped thousands of individuals overcome learning challenges and unlock their potential. Whether you're a parent, educator, or student, this conversation will leave you informed and inspired.
Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing and What Actually Works | Lindamood-Bell
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For four decades, well-intentioned literacy reforms have promised to fix America’s reading crisis—from A Nation at Risk in 1983 to the current Science of Reading movement. Yet, despite these efforts, scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) continue to fall. Why haven’t these reforms worked?
Paul Worthington, Director of Research and Development at Lindamood-Bell, explores why reading instruction—even approaches grounded in the Science of Reading—often misses the mark. This webinar will examine the root causes behind decades of stalled progress and reveal the essential, often-overlooked skills that truly drive reading success.
We discuss:
- Why past reforms have failed to deliver results
- The cognitive processes most reading programs overlook
- How Lindamood-Bell helps students achieve real, measurable gains in literacy
At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking.
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When a child has autism and faces challenges with reading comprehension and language processing, finding the right support can feel overwhelming. In this episode, a Lindamood-Bell parent shares their family's journey—navigating their son’s receptive and expressive language delays, reading struggles, and autism diagnosis. Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s evidence-based instruction addressed not only his reading comprehension but also his broader language skills, bringing meaningful progress and renewed confidence. This heartfelt story offers hope and insight for other families seeking support.
Mandy Melville, founder, and director of the nonprofit foundation Creative Language-based Learning (CLBL), will discuss her foundation’s partnership with Jamaica’s schools in providing professional development for teachers since 2017. This episode will also feature Yvette Richards-Thompson, principal of Denham Town High School in Kingston, Jamaica. In 2021, the school was identified as the worst-performing school in its parish. The school faced numerous obstacles, including high levels of crime and violence, and had very low literacy rates. Yvette and Mandy will share the results of a collaborative, year-long effort that sought to transform their desperately challenged inner-city school. Mandy will also discuss their future plans to scale an integrated literacy and life skills program across 272 public schools in Jamaica— 204 primary and 68 secondary schools—sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Youth for the country and in partnership with Lindamood-Bell and the International Youth Foundation (IYF), a global youth-serving organization.
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While you’d like your son or daughter to love reading as much as you do, the reality may be just the opposite. In fact, they might even say they dislike reading and when they finally sit down with a book, there are cries of, “Am I done yet?” or “How many more pages?” every few minutes. In this video, alumni parent, Melinda, describes how a Lindamood-Bell learning evaluation pinpointed exactly why her children were not excited about reading—and what could be done to help. While some students come to us with a diagnosis such as dyslexia, many students, like Melinda’s children, just need the right instruction to make learning easier. Though Melinda’s kids were wary about using summertime for learning, she describes what made them go from “push back” to saying they had “the best summer ever." She gives a parent's perspective on what makes our learning center sessions so fun and effective, and how improved reading and comprehension have sparked a love of books for the family.
In this inspiring episode, we meet Ben, a student whose life changed thanks to Lindamood-Bell instruction. Once the kid everyone laughed at during read-alouds, Ben shares his journey of overcoming school challenges and gaining confidence. With the help of Lindamood-Bell, he transformed his ability to read and comprehend, clearing the way for him to pursue his dream career in the culinary arts. Don't miss Ben’s heartfelt story of resilience, improved reading skills, and success!
In this heartfelt episode, we speak with a mom about her child’s transformative journey at Lindamood-Bell Academy. Struggling in the third grade, her child faced daily challenges with schoolwork that dragged on for hours, often ending in tears and exhaustion. Determined to break the cycle, she sought out a school that could meet her child’s unique learning needs.
The results were life-changing. From the very start, her child came home excited to share what they were learning, developed a newfound love for reading, and even began volunteering to read aloud for the family—a remarkable turnaround. "It was the best decision of our life," she shares.
Now thriving academically, her child has discovered a passion for science and is dreaming of a bright future. Don’t miss this inspiring story of resilience, hope, and finding the perfect educational fit.
Join us for an episode featuring Miss Massachusetts 2024, Kiersten Khoury.
Diagnosed with dyslexia in fifth grade, Kiersten began her journey with Lindamood-Bell as a student. Today, she's using her platform to advocate for literacy and inspire others on their reading journey.
In this episode, we discuss the impact of Lindamood-Bell’s online instruction through a parent testimonial and a look at student success data. Alyson, a dedicated mom, shares her story of how Lindamood-Bell’s online program helped her energetic kindergartener make significant strides in reading and spelling. Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, also joins us to discuss research showing that students achieve the same impressive gains online as they do in person. Tune in for insights into the transformative potential of Lindamood-Bell online learning!
Join Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, as he explores the connection between learning disabilities and attention challenges. Many children are diagnosed with attention deficits without a full understanding of their learning profiles. Paul discusses how to better diagnose and support students, offering insights from longitudinal data and customized interventions to address both learning and attention deficits.
In this episode, pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Oren Boxer shares his personal and professional journey with Lindamood-Bell. He discusses how our evidence-based instruction not only aligns with his professional expertise but also helped unlock his own child's learning potential.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Pasternack discusses the role of tiered intervention in preventing unnecessary referrals, the importance of teacher preparation and professional development, and the necessary components of effective literacy instruction.
As a teacher, New Mexico State Special Education Director, and, ultimately, as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Robert Pasternack has spent his career focused on improving student outcomes.
Dave Kiyvyra Director of Development, Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Honorable Robert Pasternack Former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education
As a teacher, New Mexico State Special Education Director, and, ultimately, as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Robert Parternack has spent his career focused on improving student outcomes. In these specially curated excerpts from his past Lindamood-Bell Leaders in Literacy webinars, Dr. Pasternack discusses the role of tiered intervention in preventing unnecessary referrals, teacher preparation and professional development, and the necessary components for thorough literacy implementation. Lindamood-Bell provides interactive, in-depth professional development courses for educators, in-person or online. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking.
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In this episode, Shelly shares her journey of finding the ideal school environment for her daughter, Brooklyn. As a student with dyslexia, Brooklyn faced challenges in keeping up with the curriculum while working to improve her reading skills. Shelly discusses how Lindamood-Bell Academy provided the perfect balance, offering a supportive learning environment that not only met Brooklyn's academic needs but also fueled her boundless curiosity.
In this episode, Ruth Gentry shares her son Roan's journey, including his reading challenges, dyslexia diagnosis and getting help at Lindamood-Bell. Ruth describes how a disabled rescue dog named Sammy became Roan’s best friend, providing emotional support during daily online sessions. Now, Roan is thriving and reads to Sammy every night. Roan’s journey has been full of challenges, but his future is bright with Lindamood-Bell and Sammy by his side!
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Paul Worthington, Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research and Development, discusses key topics in the Cognitive Science of Learning. Discover common misconceptions, explore evidence-based interventions, and learn about the latest peer-reviewed research findings: A new paradigm that encompasses the science of reading Reading abilities and cognition: a theoretical exploration Understanding the foundations of reading: the brain's sensory-based system for literacy Overcoming language disabilities: insights from new research The latest research on diagnosing and treating dyslexia and autism Effective, evidence-based intervention for dyslexia At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking.
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In this special forum, Drew’s Mom, Jody, discusses her eight-year-old son’s instruction at Lindamood-Bell and how his remarkable progress has changed their lives. Drew, a very bright second grader, was struggling with reading. Jody says, “I would lay in bed in the middle of the night with worry. Is his reading going to improve?” Jody and Drew’s story will directly address the concerns and questions of parents considering Lindamood-Bell’s services for their children. By showcasing their journey, we aim to inspire and empower parents with a message of hope and possibility.
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Robert "Bob" Pletka, the Superintendent of Fullerton School District, provides insights into how his district addresses the learning needs of its diverse student population. Dr. Pletka sheds light on the practices employed by the district to improve language and literacy skills, emphasizing the impact of Lindamood-Bell professional development.
In this compelling new episode, we welcome Jacquelyn, a 17-year-old learning disability advocate behind MindsLikeMine. Jacquelyn shares her transformative journey of overcoming dyslexia and dyscalculia, emphasizing the power of community and open dialogue about learning disabilities. The episode explores her perseverance, academic achievements, and the value of evidence-based instruction on her journey.
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We welcome Sarah Kodinsky to the podcast. Sarah is the CEO of a childcare service specializing in support for children with developmental needs.
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Emily Hoffman, the Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy, joins the podcast to explore our unique school and showcase the achievements of our students.
Lindamood-Bell Academy is a K-12 private school. We combine Lindamood-Bell's instructional expertise with a full curriculum. Our personalized school environment is an excellent solution for students who thrive in a flexible, non-traditional learning environment.
Our guest presenter is Jennifer Thompson, IRR Instructional Coordinator from Fulton County Schools. She describes the district's partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with Lindamood-Bell Teacher Workshops, and online job-embedded professional development. She'll share student achievement data, as well as lessons learned and key tips for success. 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. Lindamood-Bell is proud to host Leaders in Literacy. We feature educators sharing their insights on successful school improvement.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student, Alyssa, reflects on her own learning journey. Now a successful college freshman, she was once a struggling elementary school student. Alyssa credits Lindamood-Bell with increasing her learning ability and self-confidence.
Dr. Ronda Beaman("Dr. B") discusses Fit2Learn, a new addition to Lindamood-Bell Academy. Research shows the value of movement in learning, retention, and academic success. Fit2Learn aims to provide engaging, high-quality fitness classes emphasizing and reinforcing Lindamood-Bell instruction.
Dr. B's awards and certifications include training and certification from the prestigious Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and being named National Fitness Idol. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has taught, coached, and led people from ages two to 82.
Administrators from a large, urban school district describe their experience partnering with Lindamood-Bell to establish a Learning Center on Campus (LCOC). The LCOC model features direct instruction for students. Lindamood-Bell instructors are on-site, providing evidence-based intervention. We collaborate with school administrators, teachers, specialists, and instructional aides to address literacy needs.
Vanessa and Angel talk about how challenging it was for their son to keep up in a large, accelerated kindergarten classroom. When extra tutoring and reading time at home was not helping, they turned to Lindamood-Bell to get their young son’s reading on track for school.
Cheryl describes finding the right school environment for her son, John. With Lindamood-Bell Academy, "a light turned on for him." His foundational skills are improving and he is able to participate in school curriculum like never before.
A mother and her teen sons each give their perspective on Lindamood-Bell instruction. One son, on the autism spectrum, attends Lindamood-Bell Academy. His brother attends the learning center after school for academic support in challenging subjects.
In this podcast episode, we are joined by a panel of Jamaican educators. They explain how sensory-cognitive instruction has transformed their teaching and has impacted the lives of students.
Over the past five years, teachers across Jamaica have received Lindamood-Bell professional development to increase literacy for struggling readers and students with learning disabilities. The effort was initiated by Mandy Melville, President of Creative Language-Based Learning (CLBL), who experienced the positive results of Lindamood-Bell instruction with her own children.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent, Megan F., describes the Lindamood-Bell Learning Ability Evaluation and what sets it apart.
A retired professional describes his own experience receiving Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction at a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center.
Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development, Paul Worthington, shares valuable insights into common dyslexia misconceptions, peer-reviewed interventions, and the latest research.
Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development, Dave Kiyvyra, is joined by Heidi O'Leary, the Director of Special Education for Maine School Administrative District 75. They discuss strategies to address pandemic-related learning loss among at-risk students. The specific focus is on the district's successful implementation of Science of Reading-aligned literacy instruction.
We welcome Liz Angoff, Ph.D. to the podcast. Dr. Liz Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. She is the author of the Brain Building Books, tools for engaging children in understanding their learning and developmental differences.
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A mom describes her son's learning journey. Lindamood-Bell instruction not only improved his reading ability but also his confidence and self-esteem.
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Dave Kiyvyra, Director of Development, Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Dr. Andrea Stolar, Director of Special Education for Chicopee Public Schools in Massachusetts
In this presentation, "Implementing Reading Interventions Aligned with State Dyslexia Mandates," Dr. Andrea Stolar describes how her school district aligned literacy instruction with state mandates on dyslexia.
The webinar includes additional case studies and an expanded discussion of the cognitive science of learning for decoding and language comprehension.
This presentation is appropriate for administrators, including State, District and School Administrators, Staff Development Coordinators, and Lead Teachers.
Lindamood-Bell for Schools provides interactive, in-depth professional development for educators, in-person and live-online. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking.
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Dr. Rajesh Kana joined us to discuss current initiatives at the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He researches individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function. A study using the Visualizing and Verbalizing program is now enrolling participants. For more information:
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Robert H. Pasternack, Ph.D. joins us to discuss educational topics, including learning loss and student mental health. Dr. Pasternack served as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education.
Saskia Hostetler Lippy, M.D. is a psychiatrist and education advocate whose child received instruction at Lindamood-Bell. She provides insight into the entire process—starting with the value of the initial evaluation and recommendations.
In this episode, we welcome Sruti and Philip, Center Director and Associate Center Director of our Portland Learning Center. They share what drew them to Lindamood-Bell, and they discuss one of the most rewarding aspects of the job - what it’s like helping students learn to read and comprehend to their potential with our unique approach.
A mom shares her experience homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and seeking help getting her daughter and son on track with reading. Despite her misgivings about virtual learning, she gave Lindamood-Bell Online Instruction a try. She describes the incredible growth they made and how the instructors kept them engaged and excited every step of the way.
We welcome Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, to the podcast. Cindy is a mental health counselor, ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider, and professional coach trainer. As an ADHD Specialist, she supports parents, educators, and other professionals in addressing the social and emotional impact ADHD & Executive Functioning have on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system. www.PTScoaching.com
Robert H. Pasternack, Ph.D., former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education
Dr. Pasternack joins us with an authoritative perspective on the history and evolution of Response to Intervention (RtI). He describes how data-driven practices prevent learning gaps and improve student outcomes. Dr. Pasternack served as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education.
Learning Center employee, Gabrielle, describes what makes her work at Lindamood-Bell so inspiring. She shares what it's like, as a former Lindamood-Bell student, to now be the one teaching kids how to reading and comprehend.
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Director of Development, Dave Kiyvyra, describes how Lindamood-Bell professional development helps schools comply with state mandates on dyslexia. Lindamood-Bell for Schools helps increase student achievement through professional learning. Educators learn how to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, comprehension, and math. The evidence-based programs presented in Lindamood-Bell workshops address the needs of a wide variety of populations, including early learners and students diagnosed with dyslexia.
When a speech-language pathologist referred the family to Lindamood-Bell Academy, Peter's son, Bentley, had been struggling with literacy and attention for years. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, Bentley learned how to read and write to his potential—and experience success with school curriculum. Peter describes how the sensory-cognitive approach and positive, engaging instruction helped unlock learning for his resilient, remarkable son.
Robert struggled with literacy and comprehension his entire life. For years, he relied on his wife Lorinda whenever a task required reading or writing. Everything was about to change when 60-year-old Robert was presented with an inspiring volunteer opportunity. It would require training, including the successful completion of a college-level course. Anticipating the challenge, Robert enrolled at a Lindamood-Bell to improve his learning ability and prepare.
Lorinda and Robert describe his life-changing experience—how Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction "opened up his mind," and improved his communication skills and his ability to make decisions.
Lauren recently graduated from high school with honors. She starts college in the fall at a university where she will major in psychology.
She has come a long way since her elementary school days when she was a struggling reader who was the target of bullying.
Lauren and her mother, Donna, describe how she overcame adversity to become the thriving young person she is today.
In this episode, parents describe their son’s speech delays and associated struggles. Direct stimulation of concept imagery at Lindamood-Bell improved his language comprehension and thinking. They noticed it in communication, academics, and everyday life.
Dr. Patrick Sayne, a former superintendent of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District currently serves as a consultant to California public schools. Dr. Sayne shared his perspective on post-pandemic schooling, reading instruction, community input on eduction, and the future of the teaching profession.
Robert Cardiff draws a direct line from the reading breakthroughs he experienced as a child at Lindamood-Bell to his current success as a technology executive. "I'm excited about the future of my life and that wouldn't have happened without my parents investing the time and money to go to Lindamood-Bell.” Robert is a passionate fundraiser for children's literacy and is a Lindamood-Bell Foundation board member. He joins us to discuss their efforts to provide Lindamood-Bell Learning Center scholarships to students in need. LindamoodBellFoundation.org
Learning Center employees Ain and Rogelio describe what it's like to teach at Lindamood-Bell. They share the challenges and rewards of working with children and adults who struggle with literacy. And share how fulfilling it is to help individuals learn to their potential.
Karen describes her teen daughter's incredible results with Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction via a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and thinking. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
Learning Center employees Liz and Eric describe what it's like to teach at Lindamood-Bell. They share the challenges and rewards of working with children and adults who struggle with literacy. And share how fulfilling it is to help individuals learn to their potential.
School administrators around the world have been leading in the face of adversity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest, Jennifer Gaviola, is the Deputy Superintendent of a diverse school district with substantial numbers of low-income students; she is uniquely qualified to describe the challenge of providing public education during school closures. Jennifer's strong background in literacy and language education is formidable. She got her start in working in education at Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers and School Services departments. She went on to work in public schools as an educator, and SELPA director before accepting her current position.
Summer school can be an opportunity for schools to mitigate learning loss and to provide teachers with job-embedded PD. A panel of educators joins us to share their experience implementing intensive sensory-cognitive literacy instruction—both in-person and online.
In this episode, a mom describes how Central Auditory Processing Disorder(CAPD) was affecting every area of her son's life, including school. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, he received sensory-cognitive instruction to improve his oral and written language comprehension. He learned how to apply the imagery-language foundation to his schoolwork. Our personalized, evidence-based approach is helping him grow and thrive!
In this episode, a mom describes her autistic son's Lindamood-Bell instruction. Her son was able to make remarkable progress; one-to-one sessions were tailored to meet his unique learning needs and goals.
In this episode, we're joined by Lindsay, a Speech-Language Pathologist and an enthusiastic public school educator whose son made it clear that he hated school "from the minute he stepped into kindergarten." She describes his journey from a dyslexia diagnosis to getting targeted help at Lindamood-Bell.
A mother of two bright children with dyslexia describes her family's learning journey, their experience at Lindamood-Bell, and the results of instruction. Her son, now in fourth grade, tells us what reading was like for him before and after instruction, and all the ways he is using his new skills. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and thinking. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
In this episode, a parent of one of our students joins us to describe her family's online instruction experience. Her young son was engaged in one-to-one sessions that were tailored to meet his individual literacy needs. She explains what made the teaching effective—and how it was different from typical virtual learning environments.
In this episode, elementary school principal Michelle Downs describes the impact of sensory-cognitive instruction on students. Her district, Kentwood Public Schools, is genuinely global, serving students from over 60 countries who speak more than 70 languages. Years ago, as a special education teacher, Ms. Downs received Lindamood-Bell professional development. The district continues to integrate Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing with all tiers of instruction.
As a Technical Software Sales Engineer, Tim Waring is responsible for interacting with customers and colleagues about complex issues and solutions.
Tim shares why he sought help at Lindamood-Bell. He describes how instruction has affected his literacy and language skills—and bolstered his confidence at work.
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Lindamood-Bell Academy director, Emily Jayne, describes what makes the school unique and answers frequently asked questions.
Topics include in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning: one-to-one or small group classes; personalized curriculum; tuition packages; and how we incorporate Lindamood-Bell instructional expertise.
In this presentation, a panel of instructors shares how they apply V/V strategies when teaching English, math, writing, and science for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Applying V/V to the curriculum has had a significant impact on student performance, particularly for struggling students, including those with dyslexia and those receiving special education services. Our guest speakers have utilized V/V for many years, and have received ongoing professional development in the program to ensure instructional quality and fidelity. It is our pleasure to welcome: Kellyn Ross—Instructional Coach, Monte Vista School District, CO Ashley Morelli—3rd Grade Teacher, Pinellas County Schools, FL Kathy Ewing—Secondary Teacher, Ft. Smith Public Schools, AR Carla Mathis—Literacy Teacher, Ft. Smith Public Schools, AR Lindamood-Bell is proud to host Leaders in Literacy. We feature educators sharing their insights on successful school improvement.
After years of stagnation with Special Ed, a family makes the switch to Lindamood-Bell Academy. Within weeks, they witness a "monumental difference" in their son's reading ability and his attitude about school. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, we believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Our evidence-based approach, engaging instructors, and standards-aligned curriculum help create a school environment like no other.
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Experienced literacy educators, Sheri McCarthy and Holly Lewakowski, from Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan, join Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development, Dave Kiyvyra to discuss how their district is conquering COVID-related learning loss with intensive reading instruction.
Bella received Lindamood-Bell instruction in primary school to learn to read and improve her math ability. Years later she attended as an adult to get help with post-concussive learning issues.
Bella and her mom, Stacy, describe their family's unique journey and share how Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction at Lindamood-Bell is helping Bella reach personal and professional goals—Bella's most recent accomplishment was passing the EMT test!
Keilah was a bright child who struggled to keep up with school work. Her undiagnosed dyslexia was slowing her down and by sixth grade, she hit a wall—the gap between academic text and her reading abilities was way too big. Keilah's mom talks about watching her daughter transform into a confident reader as a result of online Lindamood-Bell Learning Center instruction. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for language and literacy. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Locations Worldwide. 800-233-1819 | 805-541-3836 LindamoodBell.com
Kellie Cohen Minton, Director of Student Achievement and Accountability, Fort Smith Public School District joins us to discuss the district's literacy initiatives which have already resulted in increased reading scores for a large number of students. She also describes the impact of the pandemic on classrooms and how they continue to adjust instruction to meet the needs of struggling students during these unprecedented times.
Nanci Bell, Co-founder, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, describes how summer instruction can make the difference of a lifetime for students. —Individualized, intensive instruction in basic skills —Years of learning gained in only weeks of instruction. —Sensory-cognitive foundations for reading, comprehension, critical thinking, and math. —Evidence-based approach At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and cognition. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
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Moderator: Dave Kyvyra, Director of Development, Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Presenters: Kelly Loftin Special Education Teacher Laurens County Schools, Dublin, GA
Kevin O’Haire Teacher on Special Assignment Student Support Services Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Monterey, CA
As schools wrap up an unprecedented academic year, planning is underway for learning loss recovery. Our panel of educators each has first-hand experience using an intensive summer school model to get students caught up.
They discuss what has worked for their schools, the results of efforts, and what their intensive intervention Summer School model will look like in 2021. Lindamood-Bell is proud to host Leaders in Literacy. We feature educators sharing their insights.
Sydney Bassard was studying to become a pharmacist in college when her younger brother, a fifth grader, overcame his lifelong reading difficulties at Lindamood-Bell.
Impressed and curious, she started to work at the learning center herself and changed majors as a result of the experience. Now an outpatient pediatric speech-language pathologist, she continues to incorporate the programs and approach.
Sydney received both her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and her Master of Speech Pathology from The University of South Carolina. Her purpose is to help all children find their voice and assist families throughout the process.
Over the past three years, more than 150 teachers from across Jamaica have received Lindamood-Bell professional development to increase literacy for struggling readers and students with learning disabilities. Local educator, Ancelene, joins us to describe her experience using the programs with her own students.
A mother describes how instruction at Lindamood-Bell addresses the unique learning needs of each of her teen sons. One son, on the autism spectrum, attends Lindamood-Bell Academy; he makes progress in school curriculum while building language and literacy skills. His brother attends the learning center after school for specific academic support in challenging subjects.
As a child, Jack's hearing loss interfered with his ability to learn to read.
Now university-bound, he reflects on his experience as a student at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Centre in London.
Lori Boll is an experienced Special Education leader with a personal connection to individuals with disabilities. In 2003, Lori’s son was diagnosed with autism. This milestone event changed her focus from teaching elementary students to advocating for all children and their education.
In Shanghai, Lori worked as a program director for a school focused on students with special needs and went on to co-found the first inclusive school in the city. Currently, Lori is serving as SENIA's executive director.
Lori has two graduate degrees; one in Reading Education and the other in Special Education and has been teaching for over twenty years all over the world.
Our guest panel of educators discusses the pandemic's impact on their classrooms. They share how they are adjusting instruction to meet the needs of struggling students and how they are keeping kids engaged online. They'll also reveal insights gained during hybrid-remote learning that will positively impact their teaching moving forward.
Lindamood-Bell is proud to host the Leaders in Literacy series of webinars. We feature educators sharing their insights on student achievement and successful school improvement.
Brill Rawlins, Director of International Endeavors and Laura Martinez, Student Success Center Elementary Lead, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana(EIS), San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Since 2008, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana(EIS) has partnered with Lindamood-Bell to improve English language and literacy instruction. In this video, Student Success Center Elementary Lead, Laura Martinez describes how a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework is implemented at her bilingual international school. She shares how they transitioned support to distance learning during school closures and their plans for virtual instruction in the coming year. Lindamood-Bell provides interactive, in-depth professional development courses for educators, in-person, or live online. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Our Global Perspectives web series features educators from around the world sharing their experience with Lindamood-Bell professional learning and increasing student literacy. This presentation is appropriate for administrators, including Heads of School, Superintendents, Board Members, as well as Curriculum and SEN Coordinators; this presentation is appropriate for addressing the needs of a wide variety of populations, including Special Education, Regular Education, and English Language Learners.
Autism mom, Shel, talks about her amazing son's gifts and struggles. He attended Lindamood-Bell to get help with comprehension and thinking skills. After all-online instruction, he made almost four years of academic gain. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in how virtual learning can be engaging and effective for students on the autism spectrum.
A parent describes how Lindamood-Bell addressed the unique learning needs of her three children. A scientist, she explains why quantifiable results were important to her and how their reading skills and confidence have soared.
Shireen obtained a B.Sc. in psychology from the University of Toronto and was a successful writer and computer programmer when she "slammed and somersaulted into the unknown life of brain injury with its paradoxes."
She has since made it her mission to change the standard medical treatment of brain injury to one based on healing the injury, restoring talents, abilities, skills, and a social life. She is an award-winning writer and has been published widely, including in Psychology Today. Shireen joins us to discuss her unique journey re-learning to read and comprehend after brain injury. Find more from Shireen at https://jeejeebhoy.ca/.
Liz, a parent of a dyslexic second-grader, details her family's experience with Lindamood-Bell Learning Center instruction, both in-person and online. This is a must-listen for parents and professionals who want to learn more about how we make intensive intervention engaging and effective for all students, no matter where they are!
A mom describes her son's struggle with learning his alphabet. Now at Lindamood-Bell, he is learning sight words, expanding his vocabulary, and boosting his love for learning.
Lindamood-Bell for Schools provides online professional development workshops and live, telepresence coaching to hundreds of teachers—who, in turn, make a difference for thousands of students every day. Melissa and Dave join us to talk about how they are helping our public school partners transition to distance teaching during school closures. We also discuss the professional development and support available to schools and teachers who want to get started.
The parent of a child with dyslexia describes participation in a research study conducted by the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington. The study examined growth in reading skills and white matter as a result of intensive reading intervention at Lindamood-Bell.
Dr. Kana discusses current initiatives at the lab. His efforts focus on the study of individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function. A University of Alabama-led study of an intensive reading intervention is now enrolling participants. For more information:
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A parent describes her bright, energetic daughter's reading struggles. At school, she was avoiding reading at all costs, causing her to fall further and further behind. Now at Lindamood-Bell Academy, she is finally getting the reading intervention she needs, while progressing in a challenging school curriculum.
Patrick Donnelly received his B.A. in Child Development from Tufts University, focusing on dyslexia and the reading brain in the lab of Dr. Maryanne Wolf at the Center for Reading and Language Research. He discusses current projects at the lab focused on how targeted reading intervention prompts changes in the brains of children with dyslexia.
Kelly and Dan describe their son’s learning and the experience of having him participate in a University of Washington research study on dyslexia.
Tarra talks about how her 9-year-old’s self-esteem began to plummet as a result of his struggle with math. A learning ability evaluation revealed an underlying comprehension weakness was the root cause of the math difficulty. She talks about their experience at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Sydney, Australia and the effect of On Cloud Nine math instruction on her son’s ability and confidence.
Mr. Kosko discusses Rock Hill’s experience implementing Lindamood-Bell professional development for all Special Education teachers across an 18,000 student district.
He describes the lessons learned during roll-out, and how the implementation is changing in response to state dyslexia legislation.
A college-bound student describes his own learning journey. He talks about how he overcame struggles with learning and motivation; and what it’s like to go to high school, and prepare for college, at Lindamood-Bell Academy.
Robert Cardiff draws a direct line between the reading breakthroughs that he experienced with Lindamood-Bell instruction in childhood, and his current success as a technology executive. Acting on his ever-present “attitude of gratitude” for what he describes as Lindamood-Bell’s “life-changing” results, Cardiff has launched a fund-raising initiative for kids who currently struggle with learning.
Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development, Paul Worthington discusses how the latest diagnostic and intervention studies and instruction results are offering major hope for addressing the needs of individuals diagnosed with dyslexia.
An educator discusses how her rural school district is successfully addressing the learning needs of a diverse student population using the Lindamood-Bell approach to language and literacy.
Mandy Melville is the parent of a child with dyslexia. During school holidays the family travelled from their home in Jamaica to receive specialized instruction at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Miami. On one of their trips, her son asked, ‘Mummy, why am I the only child that has to go away for extra lessons?’” From that point, Melville became determined to bring the learning programs used by Lindamood-Bell to Jamaica where more children could benefit. Hear about how the community came together to fund and support efforts to increase literacy and math competency for Jamaican students with special learning needs.
Abigail tells her son’s personal learning journey. She lovingly describes his big personality and how language delays have affected him at home and school. Lindamood-Bell Learning Center instruction has been key to unlocking his learning potential.
Kentwood Public Schools in Michigan is truly global, serving students from over 60 countries who speak more than 70 languages. Michael Zoerhoff, Superintendent, is joined by his wife, a district parent, Heather Zoerhoff, to discuss how the Kentwood learning community strives for excellence and equity, while celebrating its great diversity.
In this episode, Dr. Dan Brigman discusses how the Laurens County School District has taken steps to address its literacy needs. The district has partnered with the local libraries, the hospital, and Lindamood-Bell to institute a variety of programs serving their students from pre-natal care on. The conversation focuses on the changes necessary to create a culture of collaboration.
Rachel Morgan talks about her work and her own family’s journey. Her son Adam is on the autism spectrum and is non-verbal. Now a college student, he communicates through the use of technology. Named after her remarkable son, the Adam Morgan Foundation provides resources, sensory equipment, and communication devices to families raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Mom and pastor, Jerushah Tanner describes how her son’s difficulties with reading began to crop up as early as first grade. Like many parents, Jerushah was told he would likely catch up eventually. Lucky for him, she was unwilling to wait and see.
Mark Chandler talks about meeting the language and literacy needs of the Gallup-McKinley School District’s primarily Native American student population. A long-term partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools included program workshops and job-embedded professional development for hundreds of teachers—who would go on to make a difference for thousands of students.
Dr. Hendren shares his expertise about autism, including the latest in treatments. In addition to his current work as Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Hendren was Executive Director at the University of California, Davis M.I.N.D. Institute for many years, and was President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has published over 100 scientific papers and 5 books and has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America”, each year since it was first published in 1996.
Dinah, an educator in Melbourne, Australia, talks about her outgoing and bright daughter who was struggling with dyslexia when she came to Lindamood-Bell.
Ray Waterhouse is a successful rancher and law school graduate. He joins us from Sydney, Australia to give us his inspiring take on growing up with dyslexia.
Melissa Busolo is a literacy coach for a consortium of schools in rural Colorado. She provides her coaching in a very modern way, using technology to appear in the classroom from her home office over one thousand miles away. She describes the challenges and rewards of implementing consistent reading instruction in a rural setting.
Cathey Ford works at Fort Smith Public School District in Arkansas managing professional development for all teachers. The district's current dyslexia initiative aims to address the needs of dyslexic students and provide a solid foundation for all early learners. She talks about their specific efforts—which have already resulted in increased reading scores for a large number of students.
Theresa is a self-described "recovering attorney" whose daughter attended a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Her bright daughter struggled learning to read, which resulted in a negative attitude toward school. Hear about her struggles and triumphs as she overcame these difficulties.
Paul Worthington talks about current trends in reading instruction and professional development for educators. He outlines the variables that contribute to the success of school-wide literacy initiatives.
Dr. Pasternack describes how literacy gaps can often be mistaken for learning disabilities and why he "questions how 'special' special education is" for students. View Dr. Pasternack's webinar as a part of Lindamood-Bell's Leaders in Literacy series here.
Ann and Barry's son was a participant in a study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Cognition, Brain and Autism Lab. For the study, children with autism underwent fMRI brain scans before and after intervention using the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program. The parents discuss the challenges and successes that their son faced. Learn more in the short documentary, Improving Comprehension for Students with Autism. See the video on Lindamood-Bell's YouTube page.
Dr. Kana discusses current initiatives at the lab. His efforts focus on the study of individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function.
Barbara’s twin boys have neurological challenges that affect every part of their lives, including learning. She describes their experience as Lindamood-Bell Academy students.
When Jeff’s daughter started Kindergarten, she struggled learning to read. She had always attacked challenges with determination, but she was not progressing along with her peers. A Learning Ability Evaluation confirmed what her parents knew. She needed help.
See the video here.
Dr. Yeatman discusses what inspired him to engage in the field of reading research and brain imaging. Current projects at his lab focus on how targeted reading intervention prompts changes in the brains of children with dyslexia.
Dr.Guinevere Eden, Director of the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses her work as a neurologist and a reading researcher. She talks about the dyslexic brain, the evolution of fMRI brain scans, her current research initiatives, and more.
Moe shares about her son’s learning journey. As a young child, his intervention addressed developmental delays. Different challenges would lie ahead when he reached school. Hear how his love of books blossomed after learning to comprehend language.
George Welsh discusses his work improving reading proficiency in high poverty, high minority school districts. We’ll hear how he led one of the lowest performing schools in the state, Haskin Elementary, to become a model of School Turnaround success.
University of California Berkeley's Patrick Laird is a running back on the Golden Bears football team. He joined us to talk about one of the great passions of his life—reading. A scholar and an athlete, Patrick is giving back to the community in an extraordinary way. We discuss how he is using football to get kids excited about reading this summer.
Nanci Bell describes how she and Patricia Lindamood met, and about the beginnings of what would become Lindamood-Bell. She describes an early research project and the first student to receive intensive intervention; now a standard protocol, it was a unique practice at the time.
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