For 50 years, the Institute of Reading Development has been a national leader in reading instruction, teaching students the reading skills they need to succeed in school and become lifelong readers. Since 1970, we have taught over 3 million students in every state in the country, working in partnership with more than 100 universities who want to offer a high-quality, proven educational program to their communities.

During these challenging times, the Institute is uniquely positioned to help students and families. We have been a leader in live online education for children for years—we’ve taught over 3000 face-to-face live online programs to more than 50,000 students of all ages. We know how to provide effective instruction in this format, with experienced, inspiring teachers who engage every student and provide the support each one needs to make real progress.

In addition, as a long-time provider of reading programs, we understand how regular reading can help stop learning loss. Uncertainty about what this school year will look like means that learning loss is a big concern for parents, who are worried about their children falling behind. Our fully-developed and time-tested online programs prevent learning loss and allow students to keep learning, keep reading and, importantly, keep connecting with other kids.

What drives everything we do is our core belief that being a reader not only prepares students to meet their academic challenges—it has the power to transform who students are and how they see the world. With our live online reading programs, parents can feel confident that their kids will continue to grow, building skills and immersing themselves in some of the best books written for children at every age.

For 50 years, the Institute of Reading Development has been a national leader in reading instruction, teaching students the reading skills they need to succeed in school and become lifelong readers. Since 1970, we have taught over 3 million students in every state in the country, working in partnership with more than 100 universities who want to offer a high-quality, proven educational program to their communities.

During these challenging times, the Institute is uniquely positioned to help students and families. We have been a leader in live online education for children for years—we’ve taught over 3000 face-to-face live online programs to more than 50,000 students of all ages. We know how to provide effective instruction in this format, with experienced, inspiring teachers who engage every student and provide the support each one needs to make real progress.

In addition, as a long-time provider of reading programs, we understand how regular reading can help stop learning loss. Uncertainty about what this school year will look like means that learning loss is a big concern for parents, who are worried about their children falling behind. Our fully-developed and time-tested online programs prevent learning loss and allow students to keep learning, keep reading and, importantly, keep connecting with other kids.

What drives everything we do is our core belief that being a reader not only prepares students to meet their academic challenges—it has the power to transform who students are and how they see the world. With our live online reading programs, parents can feel confident that their kids will continue to grow, building skills and immersing themselves in some of the best books written for children at every age.

Inspiring Instruction:
What it Means for Your Child

Inspiring Instruction:
What it Means for Your Child