Lindamood-Bell Radio

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...

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 interventio...

Abbie's Mom, Beth, discusses her teenage daughter's experience with Lindamood-Bell instruction and how her improved skills enabled her to thrive despite facing extreme challenges. Beth and Abbie's story will answer questions of parents contemplating Lindamood-Bell's services for their children. By sharing their journey, we aim to inspire and empower parents with a message of hope and possibility....

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.  https://www.orenboxerphd.com/  

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 Rehab...

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 n...

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...

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 founda...

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 question...

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 jo...

We welcome Sarah Kodinsky to the podcast. Sarah is the CEO of a childcare service specializing in support for children with developmental needs.  https://apex-social.com/  

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 e...

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 Georg...

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...

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 litera...

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 initi...

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.