Lindamood-Bell Learning Center

Location

For more information call 1-800-300-1818

"I made you a kite, so you would have to look up." — Dan Zadra

"We believe, passionately, that children and adults can be taught to read and comprehend.
We believe that sensory-cognitive factors are the first dominoes in language and literacy skills.
We believe that imagery is the primary sensory-cognitive domino in language and literacy development." — Nanci Bell

The Right Environment

The consistent quality of our instruction is complemented by our respect for each individual and our deep appreciation of the opportunity to aid a student in realizing his or her unique gifts and potential. Every aspect of our interaction with students is oriented toward enhancing their self-confidence and developing trust in their ability to think, reason, and communicate.

Students' answers are met with praise to encourage their efforts followed by Socratic questioning to build independence.

Structure of sessions keeps students engaged and excited about learning.

Students are motivated by a variety of rewards including:

• Immediate and positive reinforcement
• Student recognition shared with others
• Prizes earned throughout sessions
• WOW Stars to announce a student's success with a specific task
• Milestone Celebrations to honor student accomplishments during instruction
• "Hooray for You" celebrations to congratulate students on their achievements during their time at Lindamood-Bell

Learning Center Results

Our continued success is due to our unique approach: we accurately assess individual needs, provide research-validated sensory-cognitive instruction, and create an environment that is safe, positive, and focused.

Each year we serve a wide range of students with decoding and comprehension difficulties. Our Research division compiles data from the nationally-standardized assessments administered with each student at our Learning Centers.

Lindamood-Bell is More Than Research-Based, We Are Research-Validated.

"I want to make a quick distinction between research-based and research-validated because it's an important distinction. It's easier to be research-based, because research-based simply means you read the research and you imbed that research in what you are developing. What is more challenging is to be what is called research-validated, which means you want to see programs that have evidence of effectiveness. You want to know that the stuff works." — The Honorable Robert Pasternack, Ph.D., Former Assistant Secretary, US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Speaking at the 2011 Lindamood-Bell International Conference

Learning Center Instruction Services: Sensory-Cognitive Instruction

The research-validated instruction at Lindamood-Bell Learning Center develops reading, spelling, comprehension and math skills.

ONE-TO-ONE INSTRUCTION

• One to six hours per day
• one student to one instructor

SCHOOL YEAR SAVINGS PLAN

• Minimum enrollment of 180 hours
• Available September–May
• Up to 25% off one-to-one instruction

SCHOOL HOUSE

• Curriculum and school credit from a virtual school or homeschool or your selection
• Instructional support ranges from independent to partial to full
• Available during the school year only
• Significant discounts (30%–70% savings) with a six month minimum enrollment

GROUP INSTRUCTION

• Two to four hours per day
• Groups of two to three students
• Based on availability of students with similar learning profiles
• Instruction offered at a significantly reduced rate

APPLICATION

• As sensory-cognitive processing stabilizes, students may need help applying their new skills to school work. Application is available to students who have completed daily instruction at one of our learning centers.

FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTION

• Tailored to individual needs and school work
• One or two instructional hours per day
• Two or more days per week
• Flexible scheduling available

HOMEWORK MATTERS

• Assists students to complete homework independently
• Individualized attention
• Flexible scheduling: Students attend 1–4 afternoons per week

ENRICHMENT

• Enrichment offers students a boost as they enter a new grade or experience a new academic challenge. Enrichment is not appropriate for students in need of remediation.

KINDERGARTEN BOOST

• Provides preparation for Kindergarten
• Students receive one-to-one instruction for one to two hours per day, two or more days per week
• Available for students four to six-years old

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

• Focused on writing, study skills, test-taking strategies, note taking, and organization skills
• Individualized instruction

Driving directions

Lindamood-Bell Learning Center is located at 3300 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435, in Suite 206 of the Edinborough Corporate Center, which is connected to Edinborough Park, home to Adventure Peak, one of the largest indoor play structures in the country.

From I-494 west, exit on France Ave (exit 6B). Keep right at the fork and merge onto France Ave. Take the first right onto Minnesota Drive. Turn right onto Edinborough Way. The parking lot is on your left.

From I-494 east, exit on France Ave (exit 6B). Turn left onto France Ave. Take the first right onto Minnesota Drive. Turn right onto Edinborough Way. The parking lot is on your left.

Free parking is available in the lots on site.