Lindamood-Bell Radio

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 a...

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...

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.

Enjoy an audio version of our recent Virtual Open House! 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 speak...

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 curriculu...

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...

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...

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 duri...

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 th...

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...

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 approac...

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...

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 seri...

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 M...

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....

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!