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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 services industry and remains deeply grateful to his mother and the Lindamood-Bell instructors who helped shape his future. In this heartfelt episode, Carson reflects on his journey and shares a powerful story of perseverance and the long-term benefits of evidence-based instruction.

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 200 hours of Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction in a research collaboration between Lindamood-Bell and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. By age eleven, her daughter's comprehension had reached a high school level.

Hear this inspiring story of determination and the power of evidence-based instruction to unlock a child's potential.

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.

Learn about the Creative Language-Based Learning organization: http://creativelearning.info/

At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, and critical thinking. Locations Worldwide Online and In-Person (800) 233-1819

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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.