Lindamood-Bell Radio
by Lindamood-Bell
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.Thank you for listening to the Lindamood-Bell Radio podcast. Find more episodes and sub
Episodes
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Kyle Holbrook, Muralist and founder of Moving Lives of Kids
In this episode, Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra is joined by internationally recognized muralist and founder of the Moving Lives of Kids Community Mural Project, Kyle Holbrook. They talk about how art can change communities and how the mural project began, as Kyle...
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"After learning to read at Lindamood-Bell, he knows he's doing better!"
In this heartfelt testimonial, a pediatric nurse shares her son's journey from emotional struggles during reading time to newfound confidence after learning to read at Lindamood-Bell. She talks about how comfortable and supportive the evaluation felt, his excitement to return, and the everyday...
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More Than Phonics: What Makes Lindamood-Bell Different
For many families, phonics is one of the first places they turn when a child struggles to read. But what happens when phonics instruction has been tried, and reading is still difficult? In this webinar, we explore why some students need more than decoding practice to become confident, independent...
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Deeper than SoR: How a District Closed Gaps & Exited Students from SPED
Guest Speaker: Jessica Hunter Director of Student Services Madeira City Schools (Ohio) While many schools have adopted Science of Reading practices and implemented high-quality phonics instruction, some students continue to struggle. What additional supports can help educators meet the needs of...
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Helping At-Promise Students Succeed - Khieem Jackson, Managing Director of RAPSA
In this episode, we're joined by Khieem Jackson, Managing Director of the Reaching At-Promise Students Association (RAPSA), to discuss how schools and communities can work together to create opportunities for students to succeed, despite the obstacles they may face. Learn more about RAPSA:...
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Online Instruction That Actually Works: Outcomes, Evidence, and What It Looks Like
Online Instruction That Actually Works: Outcomes, Evidence, and What It Looks Like | Lindamood-Bell What does effective online instruction really look like? In this webinar, learn how Lindamood-Bell's live, one-to-one online instruction keeps students engaged while providing individualized…
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Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments
While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their potential. For these students, a smaller learning environment can provide the personalized support, flexibility, and confidence they need to succeed. Students who may benefit…
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Student success story: A teacher gets help for her own dyslexia
A literature teacher could inspire students and help them understand complex ideas. But her own dyslexia got in the way when it came to helping struggling readers. Hear why she got help, even when others thought it was too late.
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"I always knew I was smart": James Story | Lindamood-Bell Radio
School was not going well for James. Large class sizes meant that his teacher couldn't get to his questions and school meetings seemed to focus on his failures rather than his potential. At his new school, James gets the personal attention he needs. His teachers have expertise in…
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An Undeniably Successful Summer
Frustrated by the lack of progress their daughter was making in special education, Darcy and Mark sought out interventions on their own. They held out hope that something would eventually "click". In this short video, Darcy and Mark reflect on "the undeniable successful summer" their daughter had...
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Four Weeks Can Change Everything: A Look at Real Student Outcomes
In this webinar, Lindamood-Bell's Executive Director of Instruction, Jody Brown, shares real examples of student progress achieved through intensive, evidence-based instruction. Learn what intensive instruction looks like, how growth is measured, and why summer can be a powerful time for learning...
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From Dyslexia to a Career in Tech: Evelyn's Story | Lindamood-Bell Radio
Evelyn was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child and spent much of her early education struggling to read and keep up in school. After moving to the United States in high school, she received Lindamood-Bell instruction that transformed her learning experience. She went on to attend her first-choice...
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Closing Math Achievement Gaps for All Learners
National data show that many students struggle not only with computation, but with understanding mathematical concepts and solving problems. These challenges often stem from gaps in how students process math, not a lack of effort. Ongoing debates around instructional approaches, such as…
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When Math Stops Being a Struggle On Cloud Nine® Visualizing & Verbalizing® for Math
Presented by Karen Meigs, Co-Director of Learning Centers, Lindamood-Bell Developing conceptual math understanding is key to lasting success. Difficulties in math often stem from gaps in how students visualize and make sense of numbers, not from a lack of effort. Lindamood-Bell addresses these...
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When Math Stops Being a Struggle On Cloud Nine® Visualizing & Verbalizing® for Math
Presented by Karen Meigs, Co-Director of Learning Centers, Lindamood-Bell Developing conceptual math understanding is key to lasting success. Difficulties in math often stem from gaps in how students visualize and make sense of numbers, not from a lack of effort. Lindamood-Bell addresses these...
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Online Reading Help for Dyslexia
A mom describes how Lindamood-Bell helped her son with dyslexia. He received online and in-person reading instruction from staff at our Learning Center. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical...
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The Dyslexia Identification and Support Gap Part 2 | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
In this episode, Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra speaks with Winifred Winston and LeDerick Horne from the Black and Dyslexic podcast. They explore disparities in dyslexia identification, the limited access to effective reading instruction in many communities, and…
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The Dyslexia Identification and Support Gap Part 1 | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
In this episode, Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra speaks with Winifred Winston and LeDerick Horne from the Black and Dyslexic podcast. They explore disparities in dyslexia identification, the limited access to effective reading instruction in many communities, and…
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Kyle Holbrook, Muralist and founder of Moving Lives of Kids | Lindamood-Bell Radio
In this episode, Lindamood-Bell for Schools Director of Development Dave Kiyvyra is joined by internationally recognized muralist and founder of the Moving Lives of Kids Community Mural Project, Kyle Holbrook. They talk about how art can change communities and how the mural project began, as Kyle...
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A Mom Hears for the First Time: "Your Child Will Learn to Read." | Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers
In this podcast episode, Jocelyn shares her family's journey after her son was diagnosed with dyslexia while living in Australia. He was falling behind in reading, and the school had few answers or resources to support him. She began to wonder if he would ever learn to read. At a Lindamood-Bell...
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Ian's Story: An adult learns to read and comprehend after suffering a brain injury.
Ian, was an adult student at Lindamood-Bell, a veteran, and husband. While serving in the armed services, specialists discovered that he had sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an accident that happened a year before. He came to us full of self-doubt and frightened. His memory, reading...
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Unlocking Comprehension for a Student on the Autism Spectrum
April shares her son's journey at the Charlotte Learning Center. Her son is on the autism spectrum and, while he was a strong decoder, reading comprehension remained a challenge. Through Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction, his comprehension scores soared, and he is now making substantial...
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From Dyslexia to Determination: Carson's Journey to Success | Lindamood-Bell Radio
Carson was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child and, after third grade, received instruction at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Tampa. There, he developed the skills he needed to become a strong reader while building lasting confidence. Today, he is a college graduate working in the financial...
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success
When her daughter was diagnosed with autism at age four, Maribel refused to accept a list of things she would "never be able to do." Instead, she set out to create a "will do" list. In this episode, Maribel shares how her daughter, once struggling with comprehension, made remarkable gains through...
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Celebrating 40 Years of Learning Transformation with Nanci Bell
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...
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Celebrating 40 Years of Learning Transformation with Nanci Bell
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...
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Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing and What Actually Works
Why Literacy Reform Keeps Failing and What Actually Works | Lindamood-Bell Description: 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…
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A Parent's Journey: Supporting a Child with Autism Through Lindamood-Bell
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...
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Rewriting the Future: CLBL's Impact on Literacy and Transformation in Jamaica
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,...
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Melinda A., Learning Center Parent
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...
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Ben Z., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student: Cooking Up Success
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…
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Shari, Lindamood-Bell Academy Parent: Finding the Perfect School
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...
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Kiersten Khoury, Miss Massachusetts 2024 and former Lindamood-Bell student
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.
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Parent Insights on Online Instruction
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…
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Empowering Students to Overcome Learning and Attention Challenges with Paul Worthington
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...
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From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Comprehension Instruction
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.…
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Dr. Oren Boxer, PhD — Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent
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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Special Education Isn't Always Specialized - with Dr. Robert Pasternack | Lindamood-Bell Radio
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…
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Shelly V., Lindamood-Bell Academy parent
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...
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Ruth Gentry, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent on dyslexia and how her son found confidence to read to his disabled rescue dog
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…
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Beyond the Science of Reading: Evidence-Based Instruction Improving Literacy for All
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...
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From Our Families to Yours: Parent Insights on Reading Instruction
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.…
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Pletka, Superintendent of the Fullerton School District
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...
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Jacquelyn Taylor, Learning Disability Advocate
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...
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Sarah Kodinsky, CEO of Apex Social Group
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/
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Emily Hoffman, Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy
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...
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Spotlight on Special Education - Fulton County Schools | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
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…
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Alyssa R., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student
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.
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Dr. Ronda Beaman, Director of Fit2Learn, Lindamood-Bell Academy
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....
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School Administrators' Viewpoints: Collaborating with Lindamood-Bell to Establish a Learning Center on Campus
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...
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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.Thank you for listening to the Lindamood-Bell Radio podcast. Find more episodes and sub
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