SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, a leader in literacy research and remediation, will host their 18th International Conference at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® and Spa in Anaheim, California from March 7th through March 9th, 2013.
Renowned researchers and practitioners will present at the conference, including Allan Paivio, Ph.D.; Guinevere Eden, Ph.D.; John Gabrieli, Ph.D.; Jane M. Healy, Ph.D.; The Hon. Robert Pasternack, Ph.D.; R. Malatesha Joshi, Ph.D.; Nancy J. Minshew, M.D.; Ricki Robinson, M.D.; and Nanci Bell, co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. The conference will also offer several Lindamood-Bell® Professional Development workshops, including the Seeing Stars®, LiPS®, Visualizing and Verbalizing®, On Cloud Nine® Math, and Talkies® programs.
"We take pride in offering an educational conference that attracts researchers who are the preeminent minds in the fields of education and cognition," says Nanci Bell, co-founder of Lindamood-Bell. "The keynote speakers, distinguished researchers, and workshop presenters bring with them experience and knowledge at the highest level. Whether you are an education professional, parent, or student, the information you take away from this year's conference will be invaluable."
About Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing – the foundation of all communication and learning. For over 25 years, our intensive, process-based instruction has been used to strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension, and has proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. With 50 Learning Centers in and beyond the United States, our continued growth includes research collaborations with MIT, UAB, Wake Forest, and Georgetown University, as well as recognition from the U.S. Department of Education, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report, Neuron, NeuroImage, CNN, and PBS. Visit www.lindamoodbell.com for more information.
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