Best Lindamoodbell Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Robert “Bob” Pletka, Superintendent of the Fullerton School District 17:58

7M ago17:58

17:58

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 …

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Jacquelyn Taylor, Learning Disability Advocate 27:38

7M ago27:38

27:38

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…

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Sarah Kodinsky, CEO of Apex Social Group 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

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 33:52

8M ago33:52

33:52

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 wh…

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Spotlight on Special Education - Fulton County Schools | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 35:56

9M ago35:56

35:56

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 ke…

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Alyssa R., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student 14:02

9M ago14:02

14:02

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 20:17

10M ago20:17

20:17

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 ce…

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School Administrators' Viewpoints: Collaborating with Lindamood-Bell to Establish a Learning Center on Campus 21:36

10M ago21:36

21:36

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, spec…

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Vanessa and Angel, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parents 24:57

11M ago24:57

24:57

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.

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Cheryl W., Lindamood-Bell Academy parent 18:31

11M ago18:31

18:31

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.

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A family describes the impact of Lindamood-Bell instruction 20:00

12M ago20:00

20:00

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.

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Literacy Hope for Jamaican Students 11:28

12M ago11:28

11:28

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 student…

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Megan F., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent 21:41

1y ago21:41

21:41

Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent, Megan F., describes the Lindamood-Bell Learning Ability Evaluation and what sets it apart.

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Tony C., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student 25:25

1y ago25:25

25:25

A retired professional describes his own experience receiving Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction at a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center.

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Paul Worthington, Director of Research & Development, Lindamood-Bell 44:41

1y ago44:41

44:41

Lindamood-Bell’s Director of Research & Development, Paul Worthington, shares valuable insights into common dyslexia misconceptions, peer-reviewed interventions, and the latest research.

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Pandemic-Related Reading Struggles | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 34:05

1y ago34:05

34:05

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…

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Liz Angoff, Ph.D., Explaining Learning Disabilities to Children 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

We welcome Liz Angoff, Ph.D. to the podcast. Dr. Liz Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. She is the author of the Brain Building Books, tools for engaging children in understanding their learning and developmental differences. www.drlizangoff.com www.ExplainingBrains.com/parents…

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Charlette W., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

In this episode, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center parent, Charlette, discusses her son’s learning journey. Lindamood-Bell instruction not only improved his reading ability but also his confidence and self-esteem.

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Reading Interventions Aligned with State Dyslexia Mandates | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

Presenters: Dave Kiyvyra, Director of Development, Lindamood-Bell for Schools Dr. Andrea Stolar, Director of Special Education for Chicopee Public Schools in Massachusetts In this presentation, "Implementing Reading Interventions Aligned with State Dyslexia Mandates," Dr. Andrea Stolar describes how her school district aligned literacy instruction …

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Rajesh Kana, Ph.D., Director of the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab at the University of Alabama 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

29:47

Dr. Rajesh Kana joined us to discuss current initiatives at the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He researches individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function. A study using the Visualizing and Verbalizing program is now enrolling participants. For more information: w…

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Navigating the Future of Education: Trends and Expectations for 2023 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

35:35

Robert H. Pasternack, Ph.D. joins us to discuss educational topics, including learning loss and student mental health. Dr. Pasternack served as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education.

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Saskia Hostetler Lippy, M.D., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Parent 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

Saskia Hostetler Lippy, M.D. is a psychiatrist and education advocate whose child received instruction at Lindamood-Bell. She provides insight into the entire process—starting with the value of the initial evaluation and recommendations.

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Learning Center Employee Perspective - Sruti & Philip | Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

24:30

In this episode, we welcome Sruti and Philip, Center Director and Associate Center Director of our Portland Learning Center. They share what drew them to Lindamood-Bell, and they discuss one of the most rewarding aspects of the job - what it’s like helping students learn to read and comprehend to their potential with our unique approach.…

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Online Instruction for Two | Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers 20:53

1+ y ago20:53

20:53

A mom shares her experience homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic and seeking help getting her daughter and son on track with reading. Despite her misgivings about virtual learning, she gave Lindamood-Bell Online Instruction a try. She describes the incredible growth they made and how the instructors kept them engaged and excited every step of…

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Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Parent Coach and Teacher Consultant 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

24:10

We welcome Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, to the podcast. Cindy is a mental health counselor, ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider, and professional coach trainer. As an ADHD Specialist, she supports parents, educators, and other professionals in addressing the social and emotional impact ADHD & Executive Functioning have on learning, motiva…

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RtI, Science of Reading, and Learning Loss: What’s next? 45:59

2y ago45:59

45:59

Robert H. Pasternack, Ph.D., former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Pasternack joins us with an authoritative perspective on the history and evolution of Response to Intervention (RtI). He describes how data-driven practices prevent learning gaps and…

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Learning Center Employee Perspective - Gabrielle | Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers 19:44

2y ago19:44

19:44

Learning Center employee, Gabrielle, describes what makes her work at Lindamood-Bell so inspiring. She shares what it's like, as a former Lindamood-Bell student, to now be the one teaching kids how to reading and comprehend. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, memory, an…

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Dave Kiyvyra, Lindamood-Bell for Schools, Topic: State Dyslexia Mandates 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Director of Development, Dave Kiyvyra, describes how Lindamood-Bell professional development helps schools comply with state mandates on dyslexia. Lindamood-Bell for Schools helps increase student achievement through professional learning. Educators learn how to develop the imagery-language foundation that underlies reading, comprehension, and math…

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Peter - Lindamood-Bell Academy parent 25:01

2y ago25:01

25:01

When a speech-language pathologist referred the family to Lindamood-Bell Academy, Peter's son, Bentley, had been struggling with literacy and attention for years. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, Bentley learned how to read and write to his potential—and experience success with school curriculum. Peter describes how the sensory-cognitive approach and pos…

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Robert and Lorinda, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student and Spouse - Testimonial 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

Robert struggled with literacy and comprehension his entire life. For years, he relied on his wife Lorinda whenever a task required reading or writing. Everything was about to change when 60-year-old Robert was presented with an inspiring volunteer opportunity. It would require training, including the successful completion of a college-level course…

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Lauren and Donna, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student and Parent Testimonial 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

Lauren recently graduated from high school with honors. She starts college in the fall at a university where she will major in psychology. She has come a long way since her elementary school days when she was a struggling reader who was the target of bullying. Lauren and her mother, Donna, describe how she overcame adversity to become the thriving …

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Lindamood-Bell Parent POV — Speech Delays and the Impact of Visualizing & Verbalizing Instruction | Learning Centers 25:24

2y ago25:24

25:24

In this episode, parents describe their son’s speech delays and associated struggles. Direct stimulation of concept imagery at Lindamood-Bell improved his language comprehension and thinking. They noticed it in communication, academics, and everyday life.

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Dr. Patrick Sayne, Public School Administration, Former Superintendent of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District 23:23

2y ago23:23

23:23

Dr. Patrick Sayne, a former superintendent of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District currently serves as a consultant to California public schools. Dr. Sayne shared his perspective on post-pandemic schooling, reading instruction, community input on eduction, and the future of the teaching profession.…

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Robert Cardiff, Lindamood-Bell Foundation Board Member and Former Student 21:40

2y ago21:40

21:40

Robert Cardiff draws a direct line from the reading breakthroughs he experienced as a child at Lindamood-Bell to his current success as a technology executive. "I'm excited about the future of my life and that wouldn't have happened without my parents investing the time and money to go to Lindamood-Bell.” Robert is a passionate fundraiser for child…

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Learning Center Employee Perspective - Ain and Rogelio 32:41

2+ y ago32:41

32:41

Learning Center employees Ain and Rogelio describe what it's like to teach at Lindamood-Bell. They share the challenges and rewards of working with children and adults who struggle with literacy. And share how fulfilling it is to help individuals learn to their potential.

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"A Lightbulb Went Off!" A teen learns how to read and comprehend to her potential 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

20:13

Karen describes her teen daughter's incredible results with Visualizing and Verbalizing instruction via a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and thinking. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential.…

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Learning Center Employee Perspective - Helping Students Learn to Their Potential 37:18

2+ y ago37:18

37:18

Learning Center employees Liz and Eric describe what it's like to teach at Lindamood-Bell. They share the challenges and rewards of working with children and adults who struggle with literacy. And share how fulfilling it is to help individuals learn to their potential.

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Jennifer Gaviola, Deputy Superintendent of Paso Robles School District 27:17

2+ y ago27:17

27:17

School administrators around the world have been leading in the face of adversity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest, Jennifer Gaviola, is the Deputy Superintendent of a diverse school district with substantial numbers of low-income students; she is uniquely qualified to describe the challenge of providing public education during school cl…

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Growing Student Performance While Building Teacher Expertise | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

57:31

Summer school can be an opportunity for schools to mitigate learning loss and to provide teachers with job-embedded PD. A panel of educators joins us to share their experience implementing intensive sensory-cognitive literacy instruction—both in-person and online.

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Lindamood-Bell Parent POV, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and Online School 24:34

2+ y ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, a mom describes how Central Auditory Processing Disorder(CAPD) was affecting every area of her son's life, including school. At Lindamood-Bell Academy, he received sensory-cognitive instruction to improve his oral and written language comprehension. He learned how to apply the imagery-language foundation to his schoolwork. Our pers…

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Lindamood-Bell Parent POV, Student with Autism | Learning Centers 17:18

2+ y ago17:18

17:18

In this episode, a mom describes her autistic son's Lindamood-Bell instruction. Her son was able to make remarkable progress; one-to-one sessions were tailored to meet his unique learning needs and goals.

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Lindamood-Bell Parent POV: Lindsay, SLP, and Parent of a Dyslexic student | Learning Centers 24:21

2+ y ago24:21

24:21

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.…

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Jennifer | Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Parent 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

29:44

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 …

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Lindamood-Bell Parent POV: Online Instruction | Learning Centers 23:36

2+ y ago23:36

23:36

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.…

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Michelle Downs, Elementary Principal, Kentwood Public Schools | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 9:17

2+ y ago9:17

9:17

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…

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Tim W., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Student, Topic: Work Skills 21:09

2+ y ago21:09

21:09

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.…

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Virtual Open House 2021 | Lindamood-Bell Academy 57:27

2+ y ago57:27

57:27

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-B…

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Effective Comprehension Instruction Through Standards - Leaders in Literacy 53:53

3y ago53:53

53:53

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 rec…

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Anthony | Lindamood-Bell Academy Parent 16:16

3y ago16:16

16:16

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, eng…

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Accelerating Reading and Closing Learning Gaps with Sensory-Cognitive Instruction | Lindamood-Bell for Schools 25:25

3y ago25:25

25:25

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.

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