Lindamood-Bell Menlo Park Learning Center

08/17/2026

Great growth for Christel House Jamaica students! 👏

After training all K–6 teachers in Lindamood-Bells' approach, Christel House Jamaica is seeing encouraging gains in student literacy. Now, 72.2% of Grade 6 students have achieved Mastery in Literacy, surpassing the national target, and the percentage of students reading at or above grade level has risen from 46% to 59%.

We’re proud to be part of this work and grateful for the support of the Creative Language-Based Learning (CLBL) Foundation.

Congratulations to the students, teachers, and everyone helping make this progress possible! 🌟

Read more about their progress:

For the past three years, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has partnered with Christel House Jamaica to fund our Academic Booster Programme, providing the additional support our students needed to bridge the learning gaps in preparation for their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations on Saturdays...

08/14/2026

What’s the difference between Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham?

Our latest blog article explores the similarities and key differences between these approaches, including Lindamood-Bell’s emphasis on developing the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4wpDsed

  Families and educators comparing Lindamood-Bell and Orton-Gillingham are often looking for the right approach to support reading and language

08/11/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Parent’s Perspective on Lindamood-Bell Live-Online Instruction for Dyslexia

Hear one mom share her son’s journey with dyslexia and how personalized instruction helped make a difference. Through both live-online and in-person reading instruction at our Learning Center, he developed the skills and confidence to thrive academically. Hear his story and his mom’s perspective on their Lindamood-Bell experience.
👉 Listen now at the link. https://bit.ly/4hzm96V

08/05/2026

Attention, Educators! Our Fall Live-Online Workshop Schedule is here!
Join workshops grounded in the cognitive science of learning and aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy. Gain practical strategies to support students with reading, comprehension, and math, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Save 10% on any live-online workshop with code: 26READY2LEARN10
✨ Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/4fMJhwd

08/04/2026

Dyslexia is complex, but understanding its causes can help parents and educators make informed decisions about support. Our latest article explores what research tells us about dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence behind effective intervention. Read more:

Understanding the causes of dyslexia helps parents and educators make informed decisions about effective, evidence-based support.   What Is

08/04/2026

🎥 Now Available On-Demand: Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy
Could a smaller school make a big difference for your child? In this webinar, explore which students often benefit from a more individualized learning environment, how personalized instruction can build confidence and academic growth, and how Lindamood-Bell Academy's flexible approach is tailored to each student's learning needs.
Watch on demand and learn whether a smaller learning environment could help your child thrive.
👉 Watch now:

While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their potential. For these students, a

08/03/2026

What is phoneme awareness, and why does it matter for learning to read?

Many people know phoneme awareness is important, but fewer understand how it fits into the bigger picture of reading development. Our latest blog explains what phoneme awareness is, how it differs from phonics, signs a student may need support, and why successful reading depends on more than phoneme awareness alone.

Whether you're a parent or educator, this guide offers practical insights into the sensory-cognitive functions that support reading.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3Rx7pLc

  Phoneme awareness is an important component of reading and language development, but it is not reading itself. To understand phoneme awareness, it

07/29/2026

Attention Educators: Back-to-school savings on Lindamood-Bell professional development!
Equip yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies to better support students with reading, spelling, comprehension, and math.

📚 Save through September 30
• 10% off live online workshops with code 26READY2LEARN10
• 20% off in-service workshops for school teams (10+) with code 26READY2LEARN20

View the workshop schedule and get started today: https://bit.ly/4fMJhwd

07/29/2026

Join us for the second session of our webinar series exploring the research, instruction, and outcomes behind meaningful learning change.

Why Some Students Thrive in Smaller Learning Environments: Lindamood-Bell Academy

📅 July 30, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 6 PM BST

Could a smaller learning environment help your child thrive? We'll explore which students often benefit from smaller class sizes, how individualized instruction builds confidence and academic growth, and how a flexible curriculum can be tailored to each student's learning needs.

Register for free at the link. If you can't attend live, we'll email the recording to everyone who registers after the event. https://bit.ly/4wtLymN

10 am PT | 1 pm ET | 6 pm BST While many students do well in traditional classrooms, others need something more individualized to fully develop their

07/29/2026

Helping students build stronger literacy skills before they begin secondary school can make a lasting difference.

We're proud to support Barbados' Summer Learning Pods, part of the Ministry of Education Transformation's National Literacy Programme. Students are strengthening reading, spelling, and comprehension through instruction using the Seeing Stars® and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs, while educators receive coaching and ongoing support to help sustain these evidence-based practices in classrooms.

Barbados Today recently featured the initiative in the article "Summer Learning Pod Gives Students Pre-High School Literacy Boost."

📷 Photo Credit: Lauryn Escamilla

Read the full story: https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/07/23/summer-learning-pod-gives-students-pre-high-school-literacy-boost/amp/

02/01/2025

📚 In light of the recent NAEP findings, addressing the root causes of reading struggles is more critical than ever.
Parents and educators looking for an evidence-based approach that yields real, measurable results can turn to Lindamood-Bell to help students learn to read and comprehend to their potential.

Our Impact:
✔️ 85,000+ teachers trained in sensory-cognitive instruction
✔️135+ school systems with comprehensive literacy partnerships
✔️68,000+ students received intensive intervention for reading disabilities
✔️Educators from all 50 U.S. states and 75 countries trained in our methodology

👉 https://bit.ly/4hDUmyL

01/22/2023

Wishing everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year a healthy, safe, and happy Year of the Rabbit!
Join us in learning about and the traditions that make it unique. National Geographic Education has resources for grades 3-12.

Learn a little about the festivities, food, calendars, and colors of the Lunar New Year.

01/13/2023

Here’s to sharing the magic of learning every day. 💫

12/23/2022

Lindamood-Bell Academy helps every student learn to their potential!
✅ Evidence-based programs
✅ Standards-based curriculum
✅ In-person and live online
We welcome new students year-round—get started at the link! https://bit.ly/3vea8KE

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays from Lindamood-Bell!
✨May the magic of the season fill your home with warmth and your heart with peace, laughter, and love.✨

12/22/2022

New Podcast Episode!
We're joined by Saskia Hostetler Lippy, M.D., a psychiatrist and education advocate whose child received instruction at our learning center. She provides unique insight into the entire Lindamood-Bell experience. Listen and subscribe at the link. https://bit.ly/3FSesnw

12/21/2022

Watch this family’s entire testimonial at the link!
Learn about how our evidence-based instruction helps students get back on track—no matter their age or struggle.

A mom describes describe how Lindamood-Bell instruction improved their daughter’s language and literacy skills. Academic work became easier, and she has