Where is Lindamood-Bell Chicago?

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes offers specialized programs designed to develop literacy and comprehension skills for students of all ages. Our main courses include:

• Seeing Stars: A program that teaches symbol imaging for reading, helping students visualize words and develop orthographic processing. Through intensive lessons, participants learn to form mental images of letters and words, improving decoding, sight word recognition, and spelling abilities. This multisensory approach is particularly effective for students struggling with dyslexia or other reading challenges.
• Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS): Focuses on phonemic awareness, teaching students to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in words. Lessons involve air writing, mouth movements, and sound cards to build a strong foundation in phonics, essential for early reading success and addressing phonological processing deficits.
• Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V): Builds concept imagery for reading comprehension, enabling students to form mental pictures from text. This program enhances higher-order thinking, vocabulary, and critical reading skills by prompting students to visualize narratives and informational content, leading to deeper understanding and retention.
• Talkies: Enhances oral language skills through concept imagery, improving expressive language, storytelling, and conversational abilities. It's ideal for young children or those with language delays, fostering creativity and communication confidence.
• On Cloud Nine Math: Develops numerical and spatial reasoning for math skills, using visualization techniques to teach concepts like number sense, geometry, and problem-solving. This program helps students who struggle with math due to weak imagery overcome barriers and achieve proficiency.

These programs are delivered one-on-one or in small groups by certified instructors in a supportive environment. We begin with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment to identify specific weaknesses and customize instruction accordingly. Intensive sessions, typically 4-6 hours daily over 4-6 weeks, ensure rapid progress. Based on over 30 years of research, our methods have transformed the lives of thousands of students, including those with learning differences. In addition to core instruction, we provide parent workshops, teacher training, and online resources to reinforce skills at home and school. Our curriculum integrates visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and verbal modalities for holistic learning. Engaging activities, games, and digital tools keep students motivated. Ongoing progress monitoring through assessments allows real-time adjustments to maximize outcomes. Whether targeting foundational literacy, advanced comprehension, or math reasoning, our courses empower students to reach their full academic potential, boosting confidence and independence in learning.