About us

Our History

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    Gander Publishing is proud to join Lindamood-Bell® Learning Processes in its mission to grow learning around the world, helping students learn to their potential.

    Launched in 1995 by Nanci Bell, Co-Founder and Director of Lindamood-Bell, Gander produces instructional resources based on a theory of cognition. Our sensory-cognitive programs are research-validated and have been proven effective for individuals with learning challenges including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

    The programs are also used with high-performing students to enhance learning and increase achievement further.  We are proud of our contributions to best practices in language, literacy, and math instruction, and of the life-changing impact our programs have had on so many.

Meet Nanci Bell

  • Nanci Bell is Co-Founder and Director of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, an organization dedicated to enhancing learning for all people.

Read Nanci's story

Nanci Bell is Co-Founder and Director of Lindamood-Bell® Learning Processes, an organization dedicated to enhancing learning for all people.  A former elementary school teacher in California, Nanci is driven to help students of all ages and abilities learn to their potential.

After receiving her Masters in Reading from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1981, she became passionate about researching and developing programs to address reading, comprehension, and math skills.

Along with her colleague and friend Patricia Lindamood, she expanded Lindamood-Bell from one small learning clinic to a renowned, worldwide education company.

 In 1995, she developed Gander Publishing with the goal of producing innovative educational tools designed to transform instructional practice. An acclaimed author and speaker, Nanci has received numerous awards including the Professional Achievement Award from Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities in 2010 and the Distinguished Leader in Special Education Award from Education Update in 2013. When she is not working hard to make the world a better place, she works on a cattle ranch and rides horses.

Lindamood-Bell, Our Partner in Education

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    About Lindamood-Bell

    Lindamood-Bell® Learning Processes is committed to helping all individuals learn to their potential. Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has been a leader in the education field in meeting the language, literacy, and math needs of all students. We believe that everyone has the ability to reach their potential with an accurate diagnosis and relevant instruction. Our instruction is based on a theory of cognition, rather than reading methods or strategies that do not address the global needs of learners. As the industry leader, we integrate the best research on reading and brain processes into our programs.

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    Learning Centers

    Lindamood-Bell has evolved from a small Learning Center in San Luis Obispo, CA to an international organization with over 50 Learning Centers and dozens of seasonal clinics. When you open our door, you'll notice the difference right away, apparent in the happy and invested faces of both students and instructors. Our Learning Centers offer the best in diagnostic learning evaluations and intensive instruction. Take a virtual tour of one of our Learning Centers, or contact a Lindamood-Bell location near you to schedule a free informational visit.

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    Lindamood-Bell for Schools

    Our research-validated programs support educators in their mission to increase academic achievement. We offer a comprehensive level of professional development including teacher workshops, on-site and virtual coaching, and a proven school-improvement model. We also partner with schools to bring a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center on Campus, providing all the staff and materials for instant quality instruction. Click below to find a Lindamood-Bell Workshop near you.

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